Little Motivators

Tomorrow is the first official day of fall. It's the most beautiful time of year to start or kick up your outdoor walking routine. Need some motivation to get those feet hittin' the pavement? If and when you hit a plateau or find yourself in a workout rut, try some of these little tricks to get you re-motivated:

1. Download some new 'tunes. Sometimes all it takes is the right ditty to make you feel like dancing. And isn't that the point after all?
2. Buy some new workout gear. They don't have to be pricey, hoity toity designer duds. Just a little something that might help you feel okay about being seen out on the trail.
3. Try a new walking path. Go somewhere (safe) where you've never been before and just let your feet wander. A park, a different neighborhood...even a different street.
4. Join a walking/running group. There are few things as inspiring or motivating as having a buddy (or several) to join you in your workout. To find some groups or events in your area, try these links: keysports.net or upandrunningindayton.com in Dayton; and runningspot.com, fleetfeetcincy.com or runmojo.com in the Cincinnati area.

Just keep moving. Everyday. Even when you don't feel like it. Keep moving and you'll move closer and closer to your goal of being truly fit and healthy. And maybe, once January rolls around, you can move a new resolution into that number one spot.