Fitness

9 Creative Ways To Spice Up Your Run

No matter how much you love running, sometimes you need to shake up your routine.

by Jay Polish
A person with natural hair and a sports bra wears a black mask while running outside. Your run doesn...
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Turn Off The Tunes

As a personal trainer, I know the value of working out to (loud) music. But when I'm training for a lifting competition or a race, I switch off my headphones — without the external motivation of a thumping bass, you'll have to dig deep to rack up those miles.

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Get New Gear

Changing your wardrobe can give your run the extra kick it needs. If your wallet can handle it, grab yourself a new running jacket or even new kicks. Running low on funds? Arrange a socially-distant clothing swap (post-laundry, of course) with a running buddy.

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