It’s getting colder - Kezziemac’s Running Tips to keep motivated during the winter

•Set yourself goals. Write down your goals as well as tell people what your goals are so it will make you achieve them and keep you motivated.

•Enter a winter race. This is another way to keep you focused and motivated to train.

•Hire a personal trainer or find a running buddy. Book a session or meet a buddy for a run. You are more likely to turn up because you will have to pay your trainer even if you do not turn up or you will be letting your buddy down.

•Train in the morning. Get your session done first thing and then you do not have all day to talk yourself out of going for a run.

•Add variety to your running training:

Strength exercises
Treadmill running
X-trainer
Swimming
Exercise classes
Circuit training

•Ensure you dress for winter. Buying new clothes can also help motivate you. Remember to dress down 10% to what the actual weather is outside because you will warm up as you get going on your run.