{"id":1896,"date":"2020-05-26T12:27:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T11:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1896"},"modified":"2020-05-26T12:27:43","modified_gmt":"2020-05-26T11:27:43","slug":"six-new-years-resolutions-for-runners-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/six-new-years-resolutions-for-runners-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Six New Year’s Resolutions for Runners in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ideas from the Nature Travels team to ramp up your running in 2020, perhaps in preparation for one of our running holidays<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking up a New Year’s resolution can be a good motivation to get into a new habit – and if you’re like me and you love your running, it shouldn\u2019t be such a difficult resolution to hold at least part of the year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a list with some running-related New Year’s resolutions that you might want to consider for 2020!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution #1: Run your first Half Marathon, Marathon or Ultra<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Why not let 2020 be the year you break the comfort of your normal distance and book in for a longer distance than you normally do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re normally a 10K runner, why not book in for a Half Marathon? Or if you’ve already done a Half, maybe this year should be the year you book in for your first Marathon. Or if the Marathon has already been crossed off that bucket list, why not aim for an Ultra or a Sprint Triathlon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution #2: Join a running group<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Another great thing to do this year is to get social with your running and join a local running group or a club!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great way to develop new friendships with people who share your interest in running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can bring a new level and new interest to your running. I’d say the main benefits joining a running group will give you are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n