164: How To Find Consistency without Motivation

Most runners understand the idea of consistency and how small consistent steps can pay off with a huge reward.  Major milestones are not reached overnight, and meteoric rises are usually followed by similar falls.  Runners, especially long distance runners, understand the idea of grinding out for rewards.  We search for the appropriate inspiration and motivation to keep training.  Motivation wanes, but a deeper understanding is unflappable.   Highlights of the Episode   The 3 steps more important than motivation Motivation will get you to start a run and may help finish a run What it means to become a runner and living a healthy lifestyle Running as one aspect of your overall health The balance of pushing hard and recovery How commitment leads to action that creates consistency and enjoyment Building a more positive attitude towards running   Challenge of the Week: Tell us one thing you will decide to do this week to move you forward in your running journey We all know there are countless amounts of steps we can take to improve ourselves, both in our running, our health, and our lives. What is one decision you need to make to move you forward?  How can you commit to that through action? As always, share it wherever you follow us or tag us on your own page, with #rlrchallengeoftheweek.   Thanks for Listening!! To join the RLR Training Team, click here.  To download our FREE strength guide for runners, click here.   To join the RLR Tribe, click here. If you have a topic you would like us to talk about, please send us an email at [email protected]    Come find us on Facebook and Instagram and say hi! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or Google Play Interested in Training plans and Coaching? Check that out here!   Don't forget: The information in this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation. Gain access to my new secret podcast, Unbreakable: The Runner's Guide To Injury-Proofing Your Body After 40. Click here: https://www.realliferunners.com/secretJoin the Team! -->  https://www.realliferunners.com/team Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one!Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.