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Old 01-08-2007, 12:08 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Motivation follows action, especially when it comes to AM exercise.

I recall many cold mornings when the last thing I wanted to do was go for a run. I'd tell myself, "It's only 5 minutes." I know that when I don't want to go running, I just have to run for 5 minutes before I feel motivated to continue. It's like a miniature version of the 30-day trial. You tell yourself you're just going to do it for 5 minutes, and if you don't want to continue after that, you're free to quit. It's hard to say no to 5 minutes.

I've used this technique to get out and exercise even in the pouring rain. In fact, those were some of the most fun and memorable runs I've done. I vividly recall a 2-hour run in the wind and rain along the beach in Santa Monica with a marathon training group. Everyone thought we were crazy, and some pause to cheer us on.

Once you continue this habit for a few weeks, that AM energy will come. Your body will learn to pump you up for exercise time.
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