One of the best ways to ensure you will stick with a workout routine is to start one with a friend or group of friends. When you workout in a group you are likely to workout longer, push harder and you are less likely to skip days. By finding friends who share the same workout goals, you instantly create a support system for yourself.
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| Hubby and I after completing our first Ragnar Relay together |
One of my favorite running races is the Wasatch Back Ragnar Relay. This race covers almost 190 miles and lasts (for the average team) over 30 hours. The best part about this race, though, is not the beautiful scenery (although it is amazing in parts), or the freebies and swag provided by the race (actually, I have run local 5K races with better post race food and swag bags). The most amazing part about this event is that you do it with 11 of your good friends. For months you plan your strategy, decide on food, pick who will run which sections of the race. You have to work together, and everyone is dependent on one another. You wouldn’t dare not train, because you would be letting your whole team down!
How do you find someone or a group to work out with? Look around, I think you would be surprised at how many people really want to start working out, but just can’t seem to get motivated enough to start. You can talk to other moms at the bus stop, church, PTA, etc. Enlist your spouse to be your workout partner; ask your sisters or brothers if they want to start a fitness program. Look around and don’t be shy, you might be surprised at who is just waiting for that little push to get started.
