Maybe a new playlist on your mp3 player? I don't always run to get my exercise...in fact I rarely do so I don't know much about motivation for that. Good luck!

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I suggest signing up for small road races. It keeps me on track, and when I finish one I always feel great. Check to see if there are local running clubs near you-it's tough to do it alone!

I agree with anne. There's nothing like signing up for a race to make you get yourself out the door to run. Also, don't just sign up, but set a goal. So, say, you sign up for a 5K in six weeks, then make a goal of maybe finishing under 25 minutes and then find running plans (like on runnersworld.com) that will help you get to that goal.

Training schedules are always a motivating factor for me. If there's a schedule that says I have to run 4 miles today, I most likely will go just so I can put an x through it and smile!

Also, if you're not ready for road races, you could try setting a goal (maybe run 30 miles in two weeks) and then if you meet that goal, get yourself a one hour massage as a reward!

Find a friend to run with. Or, if you don't have any friends that are interested, see if there's a running club in your area that has weekly runs. I find that the socializing and competition that comes with group runs is very motivating!

Great tips ladies, thank you! It's just so hard to stay motivated sometimes, and I have really been running out of trick-up-my-sleeves.

I sign up for races, then I have to run because I don't want to be embarrassed. Also, and I don't know if this is something you can do, but I bought the nike+ when I bought my new shoes- it seriously motivates me. I like going home and uploading my info and seeing how I am progressing. Also it lets you set goals, and you can see how you are doing on those. Its fun. But I am a technology dork so...

ooh yeah, I have a GPS forerunner, same idea, just worn on the wrist. Love it too!

everyone had great ideas... I just bought a bunch of CDs and have new music to start running too as soon as I get back at it!!!Oh yeah... and I love the GPS forerunner too that Syako mentioned. =o) Aimeesugar said RACES. another great thing.

I'm so unoriginal here.

I just bought that pod that goes in your shoe and in your IPod Nano and it is so helpful! You can choose a male or female voice to announce your progress for each run (or walk) and Lance Armstrong congradulates you upon completion! It's only 30 dollars on Nike.com. Also I find that new running clothes make all workouts more fun