What motivates you to become a better runner?

Answer 1

Comparing myself to my friends and teammates has always pushed me to train and race harder because i am a very competitive person.
Also, when I began to see steady improvement in my running, I became exponentially more motivated to get better.

Answer 2

Truthfully, nothing motivates me more than the fact that the better I am at running, the better I feel about myself. There's no fitness goals involved, since I'm already too skinny and by most people's standards need to bulk up (I agree with this, and am trying to put on some fat or muscle or SOMETHING...but it doesn't really work). There's no competition, since to me running just isn't a competitive sport. I don't need to prove anything to myself- I already know I'm a pretty good runner, when I put my mind to it-not the best, but then again, I don't really want to be the best. So basically, it's the fact that I feel better about myself, and am happier with myself when I run that motivates me to become a better runner. That, and the fact that if anyone ever tries to mug me, I'll be able to outrun him-lol ♥

Answer 3

what motivates you to become better is entirely up to you..it doesnt matter why you get out on the roads or on the track as long as you're doing it for the right reasons. I do it because it's what i love to do...i'm motivated by the simple human nature to drive to be the best. i get out there and see if i can push the limits of the human body and go faster and faster each time. Plus running is something everyone can do...nike has a quote that says something like this "There are friends you can't have, and clubs you'll never get into, but the roads are always open. If you're looking to motivate yourself. you have to decide why you're running in the first place...

Answer 4

What motivates me is knowing that I am doing what my body wants me to do. Our bodies are designed to move under their own power over distances, but like all things they have their limits.

Too much distance, speed or racing (as well as too little) leaves me feeling flat and unmotivated. I feel best about my running when I finish a workout knowing I did what was right for my body that day, under those circumstances. Somedays that's an easy three miles in the park, others it's a set of 400 m. intervals, other days its a 15 mile run in the country or a fast 10-K race. Some days it is just taking a rest from running.

Listen to your body and find out what it is trying to tell you. What's right for me today may be wrong for you or even wrong for me tomorrow. If you can tune in to your body's messages you'll find that - over the long term - you'll be the best you can be.

Answer 5

absolutely, no longer something motivates me more effective than the shown reality that the bigger i'm at strolling, the bigger i imagine about myself. there is no well being objectives worried, once you concentration on that i'm already too skinny and through a lot persons's specs have were given to bulk up (i trust this, and am searching to placed on some fat or muscle or something...in spite of the undeniable fact that does no longer extremely artwork). there is no competition, once you concentration on that to me strolling basically isn't a aggressive interest. i do no longer have were given to finally end up something to myself- I already understand i'm a captivating properly runner, even as I placed my mind to it-now no longer the customary, in spite of the undeniable fact that on the different hand, i do no longer extremely opt to be the customary. So very virtually, this is the shown reality that i imagine more effective about myself, and am happier with myself even as I run that motivates me to change right into a more effective runner. That, and the shown reality that if someone ever tries to mug me, i'd be geared up to outrun him-lol ?

Answer 6

there are many reasons why i am motivated to run.

1. to stay in shape
2. to be proud of my body
3. to become better at hockey and basketball
4. runner's high
5. peace of mind
6. to set new goals - half marathon, marathon, etc.
7. to see more of my neighborhood
8. to escape the in-laws and/ or co-workers
9. to get rid of any stress
10. because my dog loves it

i ran a half-marathon last year and was incredibly happy that i finished. since then, i have not pushed myself, instead i have chosen to run for shorter distances. but when the weather improves, i will probably push my body to the limits again. there is nothing like running in new territory. a rush that i remember for the rest of the day.

Answer 7

My main motivation is my friends. There's nothing better than a morning run with some of my buds. I also like getting a 'fresh air fix' on a daily basis. When I'm done with a run I feel more alert and ready to continue my day. Can you tell I'm addicted?

Answer 8

Hello,

Motivation is a unique phenomenon. What makes me "tick" may not work for everyone. But, in general, I like it when I meet a goal. I like to sign up for a race and beat my best time, or run a new distance. It feels great when you set a goal, train, and meet your goal. If this is in-line with your aspirations...make sure that you set a realistic target. It's better to smash your goal and set a new one (mentally), than it is to miss an overly aggressive goal.

Use the tools below to help you set some goals & meet them. Another motivator: Share your goals with others. If I share my goal race time with others, I'm more likely to attain it!

Best of luck.

- Mike

Answer 9

It works better when you play a sport and you want to fit yourself for a season, playoffs or a special game. If it´s all about running, then just think that you are not going to be alive the following day and running is all you have to fight for. When you reach your limits (not enough oxygen to your brain), slow your pace but don´t stop. By the way, music helps a lot.

Answer 10

What motives me, i am not a runner i run but not on a team i just run because wen i run away i can get away from it all