There are many people who do not enjoy running as a form of exercise simply because they find it boring. However, running a great thing for and is a free form of exercise that almost anyone can participate in. So, we are here to give you a few ways to make running more fun and interesting that your typical, steady state jog that many people find boring.
- Trail Running
- Running on a trail adds a ton of variety and challenge as the terrain is always changing. Not to mention, running on trails tends to have much better scenery than a treadmill or the sidewalk.
- Fartlek Running
- Use this type of running to break up the monotony of a typical run. Pick a destination ahead and run as fast as you can until you get there, then take it back to a jog. Keep this up for the duration of your workout and your run will be over before you know it.
- Sprinting
- Take your run to a field or a track and do a series of sprints using 100% effort each time. This will not only help your speed, but you will have a great running workout in a very short amount of time that won't allow you to be bored.
- Running Hills
- Yes, hill repeats are a tough workout, but they will definitely help your fitness level and add variety to your run. Try doing some hill repeats in the middle or at the end of your run to add a challenging strength and endurance portion to your workout.
- Stair Running
- Find a stadium or set of stairs at a local park to run to change up your running routine. Stair workouts are challenging, but offer the same benefits as a run.
- Podcasts
- Agility Drills
- Hiking
https://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/6492/9-ways-to-make-your-run-more-fun?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ACE-Fit-Life-2017-07-19&utm_content=Consumer+Outreach&spMailingID=29837268&spUserID=ODAxODU5NDQwOTQS1&spJobID=1082410726&spReportId=MTA4MjQxMDcyNgS2
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