I mean, the weather does not have to be the deciding factor in a case like this; there are tons of reasons to why you don’t want to hit the track sometimes.

In this article, I got 4 tips that I recommend to all my clients when they first come to me and say they hate to run.

• Tip #1 – Interval Training.

Throw away the “good old-fashioned” 1 hour run. Believe me, I understand that you think running is boring when you do it for as long as an hour at the same tempo.

The solution to the problem is Interval Training.

- First of all, it’s a lot more time-efficient than steady state cardio.
- Second, research are showing that Interval Training is WAY more effective than steady state cardio both when it comes to fat loss and improving your overall health and condition.
- Third and last, it’s so much more fun than 1 hour running at the same tempo. Interval Training can last for only 15-20 min and you will see amazing results!

• Tip #2 – Apparel Shopping

When people come to me in their own gym-class outfit from -98, I tell them right away to do put it back on the top shelf in their wardrobe. Not that I am saying that everything from the “old days” are bad – I have a reason for saying this!

When you decide to make a lifestyle change, such as losing body fat, you need to change a few things with your life. Most common things are your nutrition, exercise habits and your mindset. But what also is important is to find new things that you associate with your new lifestyle.

So by investing in a new and good-looking track-suit, you associate that to your new lifestyle, and you feel good about it. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive track-suit you can find, but definitely something new and fresh!

• Tip #3 – Running shoes

I could have put this one together with the previous one, but fact is; this one is too important to be put together with another tip.

Sure, what I said about associating new things to your new lifestyle appears here as well, but it is not the main reason for investing in a pair of new running shoes.

You see, my guess is that your old sneakers looks more like an old gym bag or something. They have probably lost their colors and cushion, which mean they’re worthless.

A new pair of running shoes are essential for you overall health and to decrease the risk of injuries. But what a new pair of running shoes definitely does is giving you that feeling that you actually can fly.

The biggest brands of running shoes these days often have very high quality shoes, and the more you pay, the more you feel like flying.

The saying “you get what you pay for” definitely applies to running shoes, so have that in mind when you visit your local sporting goods store. I highly recommend you NOT to buy a pair of cheap sneakers; it will only get back at you at a later point (pain in ankles, knees, etc).

• Tip #4 – Music

Here is one area where you are allowed to keep something from the “good-old days”, and that applies both to your walkman (if that’s the case) and your good old rock’n’roll.

However, music really is essential for getting enjoyment out of your workout sessions. I always have my iPod with me when I work out.

As I said, what music you choose and what type of media player (Walkman, iPod, Mp3) is completely up to you, but I highly recommend that you have one with you for all your workout sessions!
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Alright, you now have 4 good tips to what you need to do in order to stay motivated and focused through your running sessions!

What are you waiting for? Go out there and get them right now!

Good Luck,
Jonas