BOREDOM BUSTERS

Are you feeling bored with your run or are you feeling stuck? Boredom and plateaus can be hard to break past. But, here are some ideas to help you move through a sticky workout.

First, determine if you are feeling burnt out because of the following reasons. If so, reach out to your coach for guidance:

Mental stress

Overtraining

Poor sleep and recovery

No variety

Poor fueling and hydration

CHANGE ONE DETAIL

Run at the opposite time of day than usual.

Change what you usually listen to while running. If you are a podcast fan, listen to music or vice versa.

Complete your usual run in the opposite direction.

Change your "I am" running mantra from last week.

Change your warm-up routine.

Ask a fellow Run Club+ mama to run with you this week.

Change your cool down stretches.

Run somewhere new.

ADD SOMETHING SPECIAL

Plan a post-run treat: Reward yourself with something special after your run, like a favorite snack or a relaxing bath.

Meet a friend pre-run: Catch up with a friend before your run. The laughter and conversation will boost your mood and energize you.

Focus on the experience: Instead of tracking time, tune into how your body feels, the scenery, and the sounds around you.

Run to a destination: Plan a run that ends at a favorite café, park, or scenic spot for a little reward at the end.

Incorporate a fun challenge: Add a playful challenge to your run, like a scavenger hunt or trying to spot certain landmarks.

Take photos: Plan to stop and take photos of interesting sights along your run. It turns your run into a mini-adventure.