Tips for Making Walking, Jogging or Running Enjoyable

For some of us, walking, running and jogging aren't the most enjoyable actives we do for ourselves. And we don't want to do things we don't enjoy. So how can we enjoy walking, running and jogging? What could help give us that extra lift in the morning to get out of of beds and exercise? Here are a list of things we can do to make them more bearable:

1. Invest in some good running shoes. They are more comfortable your feet are the better. There is nothing worse then exercising in the wrong kind of shoes.

2. Invest in moisture wicking clothing. They are light and not heavy to run in. If that's to much money, wear cotton shirts to help circulate air and pull moisture off of you body. Other materials can stick to you and make you more hot and sweaty. That can be extremely annoying and in the future can fail to motivate you to get up and exercises.

3. Have a friend to go with you. Its nice to take people along with you for company and for safety. And sometimes its easier to let yourself down then a friend. So in the morning if you know someone is waiting for you to go walking, your probably more likely to get out of bed rather then hit the snooze button twice.

4. Take music. Running with music can make it a whole new experience. Music can empower, inspire and relax you.

5. Set incentives. If you run two miles every day for three weeks, you can get yourself that new PlayStation game or pair of shoes you saw in the mall. When you buy them, you'll feel inspired and good about yourself.

6. Be well rested. Walking a morning grogginess doesn't mix. And if your miserable the entire time, your not going to want to get up the nest day and go walking.

7. Walk where the scenery is nice. No one wants to exercise in sketchy places were they feel terrified or disgusted. So try to find place where you can enjoy nature or other scenic places around you.

8. Switch it up. The same trail gets boring after a while. Try different routes to see a variety of different things so you don't get bore.


Give some of these suggestions a try. They could help change your experience of walking for the better!