I don't make New Year resolutions. I started running when I had to go out of the house during Covid right before Xmas and then it slowly became an obsession. Last year I clocked in 1424 miles running and beside races I did all of that running alone. As I am working from home I have to go running when I can and so I got into the habit of running alone.
I've stopped making NY resolutions. I just try to improve on my good habits. The only major change I've made this year compared to last year is to quit alcohol (at least until I'm finished with this year's goal).
In my personal experience, it took 3 months of forcing myself out the door to run before something clicked and I started looking forward to it - frankly running sucks until it doesn't.
What you really need that is proven to work, is a plan in place when you face your crucial moment. Example, your crucial moment may be as you walk through your door into your house. Suddenly you have a choice, get your kit on and go for that run or grab the remote and sit in front of the TV with food and drink. Your plan may be as simple as having your kit just inside the door where you are far more likely to put it on, and in addition, make the remote more difficult to reach.
For me it was after my off season during the holidays, I ate and ate, and didn't do sports, but now I am back on track, tackling my bodyfat and getting better:)
I love running in winter when it's cold and dark, I think it's great. It's different for sure, maybe it keeps my mind a bit more on task, maybe it's just the crunch of the ground or the crispness in the air, but it's great
I'm okay with that. My usually lonely morning seaside run has become suspiciously busy with runners in shiny new gear. Back to normal soon then 🙌🏻 Happy running!
Got back into running early last year and have loved it. I said to myself I will probably stop in winter, but I carried on as I love it. The only time I skip a day is when it is icey... not risking a stupid injury to then set me back!
I think many beginners get a standard plan, which is made by runners, which is really not for total beginners. If you have not run before - or for a long time - most people need to start with walking and make the distance longer and longer. And then add small running distances of fx 10 x 50 m, within your longer walk - for several weeks with 2 min walk in between. Then gradually increase that distance over many weeks. People tend to go too farst forward and risk injuries or feeling it being just too hard. Easy does it. One should not think about speed and interval training until much later. Just plain slow running.
My goal for the year was to run every day, complete my first marathon, and set some PBs in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon along the way. About to go for my run today so I'm off to a good start. I will say, living in Toronto (Canada) I can understand why committing to running in January is hard given the cold days and limited hours of sunlight. I get why people set new years goals but honestly if it's running related, starting in the middle of winter is not ideal lol.
I HAD to not run yesterday due to health reasons but picked it up again immediately this morning but so far I have been on a daily run streak this year (again except yesterday but there was nothing I could do about that!)
Ever heard about off-season break and training periodization? January is the best month in Northern Hemisphere to do something different and give your running shoes and lower body structural elements and bio-material time to recover and strengthen. You had a video devoted to kettlebell training, have diverse training sessions 2-4 times a week. The sessions should not be long, and don't ask me why, just use this advise.
My running increases in the winter. It is inside on a treadmill though. I live out in the country in Canada and roads are narrow and not plowed often . Lots of snow. What motivates me? A nice house gym set up and a indoor race scheduled for March.
I'm not a runner, I tried to take up running a couple of years ago. Set some reasonable goals but couldn't find any motivated friends to go along with me. I'm happy to say I met my, admittedly modest, goal of running 5k or 3 miles consistently, though not fast. I did a couch to 5k style approach and progressed up to the goal. However, I never liked doing it, maybe I even hated it. So when I had achieved my goal I was done, I just didn't want to keep trying. I'm amazed at the content here and how motivated other people are, but I just can't match it.
It is still early days, so you have time to set some running goals and achieve them. Maybe this year, you could work your way up to a 10k? We understand that the right company can be difficult to find, but maybe you could try finding a few motivated individuals at your local parkrun or run club? 😊
@@gtn not sure parkrun is a thing here in the US. I'm sure there are run clubs. I would be starting over completely at this point. Keep making the great content though, you are helping people and entertaining them.
Don't start running in January if you life in the northern hemisphere. There's little daylight, it's cold, the weather can be awful. Even me, addicted to running, finds it hard to go out training these months. Start in early spring instead, or perhaps at the very end of winter, as days are lengthening and weather is improving. Really way easier ho stick to it in fair weather.
2:00 Studies have shown telling others of your goal doesn't work! People WON'T keep you accountable, as they don't want to upset you. Ideally tell no one your goals. If it slips out in conversation, move on and don't bring it up again!
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Are you keeping up with your New Year resolutions? 👀
i simply didn’t make any this time
I don’t make new year resolutions. If I want to make a change, I don’t wait until 1 Jan to start.
I don't make New Year resolutions. I started running when I had to go out of the house during Covid right before Xmas and then it slowly became an obsession. Last year I clocked in 1424 miles running and beside races I did all of that running alone. As I am working from home I have to go running when I can and so I got into the habit of running alone.
I've stopped making NY resolutions. I just try to improve on my good habits.
The only major change I've made this year compared to last year is to quit alcohol (at least until I'm finished with this year's goal).
In my personal experience, it took 3 months of forcing myself out the door to run before something clicked and I started looking forward to it - frankly running sucks until it doesn't.
I wish it was that simple! Been running "properly" for 14 years now. I still hate it at times! 😂😂
I can confirm that-something has to 'click' and then you start looking forward to it. I usually have a one day break between runs (+300 km a month).
I agree. 3 months for me as well before I started to actually enjoy it!
Welcome back Heather! I hope to see a lot of running videos from you in 2025!
I hate running in winter, its cold and dark. I usually get back in March. Nothing wrong with that
What you really need that is proven to work, is a plan in place when you face your crucial moment. Example, your crucial moment may be as you walk through your door into your house. Suddenly you have a choice, get your kit on and go for that run or grab the remote and sit in front of the TV with food and drink. Your plan may be as simple as having your kit just inside the door where you are far more likely to put it on, and in addition, make the remote more difficult to reach.
For me it was after my off season during the holidays, I ate and ate, and didn't do sports, but now I am back on track, tackling my bodyfat and getting better:)
Great to hear that you are back on the routine!🔥
I love running in winter when it's cold and dark, I think it's great. It's different for sure, maybe it keeps my mind a bit more on task, maybe it's just the crunch of the ground or the crispness in the air, but it's great
I'm okay with that. My usually lonely morning seaside run has become suspiciously busy with runners in shiny new gear. Back to normal soon then 🙌🏻
Happy running!
Got back into running early last year and have loved it. I said to myself I will probably stop in winter, but I carried on as I love it. The only time I skip a day is when it is icey... not risking a stupid injury to then set me back!
I Nordic ski in January. Also February. So not exactly quitting, just different.
I never give up.
Heather, you're the Best coach!!!
Embrace the run/walk, it makes the thought of running much less onerous, it also reduces the chance a new runner will push too hard, too soon.
Very true!
I think many beginners get a standard plan, which is made by runners, which is really not for total beginners. If you have not run before - or for a long time - most people need to start with walking and make the distance longer and longer. And then add small running distances of fx 10 x 50 m, within your longer walk - for several weeks with 2 min walk in between. Then gradually increase that distance over many weeks. People tend to go too farst forward and risk injuries or feeling it being just too hard. Easy does it. One should not think about speed and interval training until much later. Just plain slow running.
My goal for the year was to run every day, complete my first marathon, and set some PBs in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon along the way. About to go for my run today so I'm off to a good start. I will say, living in Toronto (Canada) I can understand why committing to running in January is hard given the cold days and limited hours of sunlight. I get why people set new years goals but honestly if it's running related, starting in the middle of winter is not ideal lol.
Running everyday is a perfect plan for getting injured from overtraining. Give yourself the rest days. You will need it.
ParkRun was a great solution for me. It's regular and being a group activity more interesting than running alone.
I HAD to not run yesterday due to health reasons but picked it up again immediately this morning but so far I have been on a daily run streak this year (again except yesterday but there was nothing I could do about that!)
It's simple: from december till late february I have off season. Then it's great for ten months and then it's off season again.
I love running in the winter months. I tend to not run during the summer because it is too hot.
Ever heard about off-season break and training periodization?
January is the best month in Northern Hemisphere to do something different and give your running shoes and lower body structural elements and bio-material time to recover and strengthen. You had a video devoted to kettlebell training, have diverse training sessions 2-4 times a week. The sessions should not be long, and don't ask me why, just use this advise.
I love running in the winter. The main reason I may give up running is I constantly get injured despite obeying all the rules etc.
My running increases in the winter. It is inside on a treadmill though. I live out in the country in Canada and roads are narrow and not plowed often . Lots of snow. What motivates me? A nice house gym set up and a indoor race scheduled for March.
That's a great way to stay motivated, especially during the winter!
I'm not a runner, I tried to take up running a couple of years ago. Set some reasonable goals but couldn't find any motivated friends to go along with me. I'm happy to say I met my, admittedly modest, goal of running 5k or 3 miles consistently, though not fast. I did a couch to 5k style approach and progressed up to the goal. However, I never liked doing it, maybe I even hated it. So when I had achieved my goal I was done, I just didn't want to keep trying. I'm amazed at the content here and how motivated other people are, but I just can't match it.
It is still early days, so you have time to set some running goals and achieve them.
Maybe this year, you could work your way up to a 10k?
We understand that the right company can be difficult to find, but maybe you could try finding a few motivated individuals at your local parkrun or run club? 😊
@@gtn not sure parkrun is a thing here in the US. I'm sure there are run clubs. I would be starting over completely at this point. Keep making the great content though, you are helping people and entertaining them.
Hey Heather back 👍👍
I’d tell them to take up running in the spring, January might be the worst month to start 😂
Damn Heather, you look amazing 🥰
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I quit in December!
Jokes, I was taking some time to recover from a minor injury.
Don't start running in January if you life in the northern hemisphere. There's little daylight, it's cold, the weather can be awful. Even me, addicted to running, finds it hard to go out training these months. Start in early spring instead, or perhaps at the very end of winter, as days are lengthening and weather is improving. Really way easier ho stick to it in fair weather.
Most runners start in January and quit in January. New Year's resolutions.
most people like the idea of running and what it does/can do for them but they don't actually like running unfortunately
The beginning is always the difficult part. But as Heather says, once you make running a habit, it becomes hard to lose it. 😊
Because it's so hot in the middle of summer
2:00 Studies have shown telling others of your goal doesn't work! People WON'T keep you accountable, as they don't want to upset you.
Ideally tell no one your goals. If it slips out in conversation, move on and don't bring it up again!
Heather looking especially attractive here ❤
People lack discipline, as soon as things get hard they quit. You see it in every walk of life.
Buy a new running watch. It will keep you going for at least another two runs.
Because my fuckin TFL is back>.....
Because they just started, overweight, no motivation....standard. Not everyone's racing.
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