It's finally getting nice out in the Northeast. After being stuck inside for the past 5 months, it’s time to get outside and get moving. This time of year always makes me appreciate the warm weather and realize maybe my brother was onto something moving to California...
After being stuck in the gym all winter, it also gives me an itch to change up my workout program.
Do you feel lost with your workout routine? Do you go to the gym and float around without any goals, or just don’t know what to do even if you do have specific body changing goals?
We all go into these lulls; I can assure you, it happens to me too.
A great way to combat the monotony is to train for an event. Pick something that interests you, register for it, find a training program, and start training. Make sure to choose something that will be a challenge for you. Running a 5k when you already run 15 miles per week probably won’t be much of a challenge. A race that will require 3-6 months of training is a great choice. It will keep you focused and striving for a goal. It can also help you accomplish weight loss goals as a happy side effect.
I don’t run much from November to March- it's too cold to run outside in NY, and I don’t like treadmills; they make me feel like a hamster. When the weather gets warm I like to train for obstacle races (tough mudders or spartan races). It mixes up my training and gets me running outside, which is always welcome during these warmer months.
There are so many options to choose from. Runs, obstacle runs, biking events, weight lifting competitions, triathlons...just to name a few. Choose something that sparks your interest and run with it.
Pick something, get outside and start moving!