No Winter 5Ks, Now What? Need motivation!

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Sweet13_Princess
Sweet13_Princess Posts: 1,207 Member
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
So... with winter fast approaching and 5K options dwindling in the area, what do you guys do to keep motivated during the off-season months? I'm going to miss 5Ks, because it gave me something to train for.....

Shannon

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  • awkwwward
    awkwwward Posts: 73
    Just because you're not paying an entry fee and wearing a bib doesn't mean you can't train toward your own "mini" 5K. Set a date, a time, map a course and DO IT.
  • bhelmreich
    bhelmreich Posts: 254 Member
    I am training for a 22k in Spring! It'll take longer to train for but it keeps me motivated.
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    Move down here to Louisiana...we are just starting our race season, lol!
  • Huskeryogi
    Huskeryogi Posts: 575 Member
    I'm having the same issue. I have one run left this year - a 10 mile on 10/29. After that I think I'm actually going to fork over some money and try crossfit for 3 months over the winter while its too cold and snowy to run outside.
  • serena569
    serena569 Posts: 427 Member
    I have a friend who runs his own personal 5K every morning and every night.
  • sweetheart03622
    sweetheart03622 Posts: 928 Member
    Pick a destination race early next year! Early December is the perfect time to start training for a February or March Half Marathon!!

    I'm doing one at Disney World in February =)
  • sweetheart03622
    sweetheart03622 Posts: 928 Member
    Double post!
  • JoBfit4life
    JoBfit4life Posts: 35
    Just because you're not paying an entry fee and wearing a bib doesn't mean you can't train toward your own "mini" 5K. Set a date, a time, map a course and DO IT.

    That's exactly what I was going to say. Get some decent winter gear and get out there! I love running on cold frosty mornings, it gives me such a kick!!
    Good luck.
    x
  • GymRatRaceRunner
    GymRatRaceRunner Posts: 160 Member
    I run 5k's and 10k's on the treadmill at the gym.
  • AnaNotBanana
    AnaNotBanana Posts: 963 Member
    Try a winter sport. I love snowshoeing in the winter.
  • CoachsWife4
    CoachsWife4 Posts: 79 Member
    I'm glad you asked this!

    Down here in Texas, we DO get cold weather but not a lot of snow. My brother has graciously loaned me his treadmill for the winter, since he has no room for it, but I actually hope to continue outside as much as possible. A friend and I have plans to map various parks and decent running areas around and do that a couple times a month on good weather days.

    I LOVE the idea of planning a destination run for the spring - that would keep me frugal and running!
  • LilSomethin
    LilSomethin Posts: 545 Member
    I'm using the winter months to train for races in the spring to keep me motivated :)
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