But plenty of folks aspire to do that, and havent quite figured out how.
Qualify for some race or meet or tournament thats months to years away?
If you want that thing bad enough, you could use it as your motivation.
But heres the thing: Big goals arent enough on their own.
What you really need, then, is a plan that you could focus on.
(Dont have a workout plan?
Find a coach, or download a plan, or otherwise come up with one.)
you better connect what you doeach dayto that goal that motivates you.
you should probably be able to trust the process.
Heres what you do: Setsmallgoals.
You might not even be ready to start running.
I dont know what I want
Good news: thats okay!
Youre actually in an enviable position right now.
You dont have to stick to any specific plan or do any one specific thing.
Your job right now: to explore.
Find yourself a structure within which to explore.
If you like fitness classes, join a gym that has a lot of different kinds.
Dont pressure yourself; feel free to follow your explorations wherever they lead.
As youre trying things out, dont plan too far ahead.
Maybe this week you try out a cycling studio, and it turns out youlovecycling.
Or at least you think you like it.
You kind of want this exploratory phase to break down, dont you?
Try things until one of them sucks you in, and you keep coming back because you like it.
You brush your teeth, you feed the cat, you go to work.
Working out can be like that, too.
But it depends what kind of workout.
Just put on a good podcast and head out for an easy half-hour jog.
If you like lifting, you might pick the throw in you find most pleasant.
If you have one such person in your life, cherish them.
The rest of us need a different approach.
Take advantage and meet some new people.
