Comments on: Running On Empty, Part 2 http://collegecandy.com/2008/04/17/running-on-empty-part-2/ Advice on student style, collegiate dating discussion guides, relationship advice and women's studies. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:20:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Kate http://collegecandy.com/2008/04/17/running-on-empty-part-2/#comment-10597 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:09:00 +0000 http://www.collegecandy.com/body/8430#comment-10597 This may be a bad idea… but what about rewarding your running with a treat? Kinda like the pedicure idea, but with chocolate as the reward. It also helps to have a good running playlist to get you pumped up (ie- Kanye West "Stronger", possibly the best song to run to EVER). Creating a designated "running time" in your schedule helps too, along with a running partner. Both of you should agree that every other day, no matter what, you'll meet at X time . And always try exploring new neighborhoods, new parks, new routes, etc to keep you on your toes!

Good luck from one runner to another!

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Set smaller goals to work up to your race… example- if you run 3 times this week you will go get a pedicure.

Get a running partner, or if that isn't possible consider investing in the nike+ipod (it is pretty amazing.)

Switch it up. Look you aren't going to want to go running every day nor do you have the time, consider doing a simple at home workout. I personally love pilates, a 20 min ab workout and trust me results are pretty kick ass.

most importantly, don't dwell if you miss a day of working out. Sure it sucks but it happens…and always have fun!

Good luck!

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