17 Proven Motivations to Get You Running
Published October 2013: Livestrong
17 Proven Motivations to Get You Running
Article Excerpt:
Commit to a Race
Nothing can motivate a runner more than putting your money where your feet are. Whether it’s your first marathon, a trail race, an obstacle race or mud-covered 5K — just go for it, suggests Doug Piller, owner and lead trainer of CrossFit Go Time in San Diego. “You’ve paid money out of your pocket and you’ve announced to everyone what you’re doing,” says Piller. “This means that, whether or not you feel you have time to train, or whatever the weather conditions are like, race day is coming.” What’s next? Start running.
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– Shannon Philpott
October 8, 2013 - Posted by sphilpott | Feature Stories, Magazine Writing, Sample Work | running motivation, tips for runners
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