10 Essential Steps to Get Back on Track

Whether you are a fresh runner or an old hand in running, remember that dropping the habit of running happens to the majority of people all over the world. At one point in time, you might find yourself without any motivation to run and you might stop running altogether. This is when you need help and assistance to get back on track and resume the practice of running regularly. Ten major steps to help you get back on the running track are presented here.

1. The first step to get back on track when you have stopped running is to remember how you used to feel when you ran. You were at peace with yourself, new ideas and thoughts came to you while running, and solutions to problems appeared on their own in your mind. Running transformed you. When you concentrate on these memories, you would be back on track without further delay.
   
2. There are several ways to stay healthy, which includes various types of exercises and workouts. However, moderate running is better than all of them. You lose excess weight without too much strain, your heart gets strengthened, and cholesterol levels come down. When you contemplate on the benefits of running, you would be motivated to resume your running again.
   
3. Do not indulge in excuses. Your mind would give you hundred reasons why you should not strain your body by regular running. Never listen to that. Make running part of your life. If necessary, write it on the wall in big letters.
   
4. When you had broken off your running habit, do not start where you left off. Start slowly with mild jogging and proceed to medium pace running before returning to full running. Create a fresh running plan. Start with procedures and steps of running as if you have never run before.
   
5. Analyze the reasons why you stopped running and eliminate them from your fresh running program. Set new goals and fix a running routine that would help you continue running without stopping again.
   
6. Since you have left off running, your legs would have become slack and your lung capacity would have been reduced. Start with leg strengthening exercises and breathing exercises to get back into shape before resuming your running habit.
   
7. To pep up your running, you should participate in running races once in a while. Even if you do not win or even come within the first 10, the camaraderie that develops among runners is a huge motivating factor. The sheer thought that you are competing with the best runners will inspire you to continue running.
   
8. Keep track of your progress. You could reward yourself with small diversions or gifts when you run again regularly for additional inspiration.
   
9. Overcome the negative thoughts and ponder again deeply about your running and health goals. Look at running as an essential part of your life instead of another routine chore and this would motivate you to become more determined and persevere in running.
   
10. When you keep it in mind that you are not running to improve and maintain your health alone but the morning run gives you a feeling of satisfaction, enjoyment, and accomplishment, you will automatically be on track to run again. The most important step is to get your mind back to all the effects of running.

Cheers

/Dejan