Post Competitvie Motivation

Q: For the last 8 years i have been an avid runner. I ran college track and now that I am done i have a hard time motivating myself to exercise. What tips do you have to motivate me?

A:  Sometimes motivation in an activity that you have participated in is tough, especially when you have been competitive at the level that you have. Sometimes it can seem like a grind and you might have flash backs to the college days. When competing, you had goals and milestones and a schedule and an outlet (the actual track meet, huge fun and real intense) and it was very social. If you want to continue running, either find some others to run with or join a running club. You can also try alternate activities like inline skating (which I like), or any other sport, but hook up with the some friends or make some new one with whom you can run, skate, bike etc. set up some structure and get back to a regular schedule.

Good Luck,

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