subject: Tips for a More Routine Workout Schedule [print this page] Another thing to consider when first getting out the door for a run is that you don't need to go a certain distance. A good way to get a good workout in without over doing it is to run for a certain time. If you say to yourself, "I'm going to go out and run for 3 miles," then you won't know how long that will take you. If you push the pace, you could end up running at a comfort level that will discourage you from going out in the future. But if you say to yourself, "I'm going to go out and run for 25 minutes," you know that from taking your first step to completing your workout will take you 25 minutes. This approach can make it easier for you mentally to get out of the house and run. There is no better feeling then to get home from work and know that in 25 minutes, you will have your workout done for the rest of the day. Then you can sit home and relax all night knowing that you have accomplished something that you ordinarily wouldn't have done. Consider these tips the next time you are going to workout and it might make it that much easier for you.
