[Sportsandrec] Finding motivation

[Rachel Kuntz]

A few years ago I was motivated to try something that I had never done before, running. My cousin said that she could do it so anyone could. I loved spending time with her so I gave it a shot despite not having an athletic bone in my body. 

The next thing I knew we were signed up for a half marathon. By the time of the race I ran 11 miles without a walk break. 

Then my partners running stamina fell apart and the race didn't go well but I had a great time. 

I have gotten away from running. More recently, I am struggling to find the motivation to take a walk. 

My question to the list is how do you find the motivation to take that first step? What kinds of things do you tell yourself when the decision to workout seems like a choice between walking on glass and staying under a nice warm blanket?

Warmly,
Rachel Kuntz