February 25, 2015

By: Julian Gross

Content: Check in on how runners’ New Year’s resolutions

are going. Share tips on how to maintain them during the

year.

3 Tips for Maintaining Runner Resolutions

For many, New Year’s resolutions are always easy to make, but difficult to commit to. Most

find themselves going strong in January only to fall off after the first few weeks.

So here are some tips to help you maintain your New Year’s resolution and ensure that you

will be in tip-top shape for the next race.

Speak it into existence

Running is as mental as it is physical, as a runner you have to tell yourself that you can do

it. A strong mind equals an even stronger body.

Create a training plan

Create a training plan that includes what you intend to work on and get out of your training

regimen. Runners World has several training plans that detail your specific type of regimen.

Run with a friend

If staying motivated is becoming a challenge, run with a friend. There are also several

running groups around Philadelphia to join as well. The conversation and moral support

makes the run move a lot smoother. That’s what friends are for, right?

What are some of your tips for staying the course and maintaining your resolutions? Tweet

me at @DPBell and follow Philadelphia Marathon on Facebook and Twitter for updates on

this year’s marathon.