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What worked for my spouse is “run slow and long to run fast”, but that doesn’t work for me 'cause I get bored and my mind starts to drift to unpleasant zones, so now I run intensely over a shorter distance. There is an older woman who goes out for walks in the morning when I’m out and she’s always encouraging me, which is pretty awesome! There is also the “couch to 5k” style of run/walk intervals.

Proper attire can really make a difference, especially if you get hot easily when you exercise.

Treats (experiences, food, or fun purchases) can also be a good motivator if that’s something that works for you. On run days I’ll settle back with a nice IPA once it’s quittin’ time. Or you can keep track of your distance and set goals and have a bigger reward when you reach them. I try to avoid quantifying stuff too much now because I’ll push too hard if I do that but it can work well for some people.

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