Cold Weather Blahs? This May Help.
husband goes to work at seven in the morning and on the way there makes a stop. He stops at a bend in the road that is my turn around point (my half way point ) in my usual running route. He places a special package there and then drives on to work. When I get there a short time later I stop for a moment and pick up the package he left. That is all the motivation I need to get out the door even on days when it is snowing. Oh, would you like to know what he places there for me? Why a small thermos of hot chocolate!
He does his running routine during his lunch hour on an indoor track and tells me the least he can do is leave me the hot chocolate! It works every time!"
Bill from North Dakota wrote: "What keeps me in training during the winter months is my dog, Chips. No matter how cold it is or how dark it is, he is always ready to go for a run. As soon as I have my coffee he goes to the front door and starts wagging his tail so hard he almost knocks himself over. He also has the leash in his mouth and whines his "happy" whine that lets me know he is ready to run! I just can't let him down, so I put on my running gear and head on out with him. That's what keeps me going in the winter!"
Sharon from Vermont wrote: "Well I'd have to say I run for the fun of it, not really to compete. What keeps me running in the winter is that I just don't go outside much. I know a lot of runners like to be out in all types of weather, but I'm not one of them! I run on a treadmill and watch my favorite show. It's a great way to stay in shape and to accomplish my exercise for the day."
Glen from Pennsylvania wrote: "I use a Nordic Track during the days when the weather is too cold or the snow too deep to run in. Plus it breaks up my routine so I don't get bored. I also use the winter months to do most of my weight training so I come out of the winter ready to race."
Susan from Pennsylvania wrote:
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