Three Weeks After the Runner’s High – How to Stay Motivated!
1. Do a Form Check: Ride Your Runner’s High
You’ve spent weeks or even months training for the adidas Runners City Night. The good news? That fitness doesn’t disappear overnight. The endurance and leg strength you built up are peaking right now.
Tip: Don’t view the adidas Runners City Night as the finish line, but as a stepping stone. Avoid wasting your hard work by taking weeks off; keep your momentum going with easy, relaxed runs.
2. Set Yourself a New (Small) Goal
Nothing kills motivation like asking yourself, “So, what am I running for now?” You don’t need to sign up for another race right away, but setting a new milestone helps:
- The Re-Entry Run: Commit to three easy, watch-free runs over the next fortnight.
- Try a New Format: Sign up for a trail run, tackle a track interval session, or set a monthly mileage goal.
- Target the Next Event: Mark the next highlight on your calendar—whether it’s a local autumn race or setting your sights on a new PB next spring.
3. Shift Your Perspective: Quality over Quantity
After intensive training, your mind needs a break from the pressure.
Tip: Run by feel instead of pace. Leave your watch at home or switch the display to show just the time. Use your sessions to take in your surroundings—completely free of pace pressure.
4. Mix Things Up with Cross-Training
If putting on your running shoes feels like a mental hurdle, swap your kit!
Tip: Introduce alternative sports in the weeks following race day. Road cycling, swimming, yoga, or strength sessions will keep your baseline fitness high, challenge different muscles, and clear your head for your next run.
5. Harness Crew Power
Heading out solo after a big race often takes double the effort.
Tip: Join the regular adidas Runners sessions or drop in on local run clubs. Community energy is there to catch you when your own motivation dips. Running together is not only easier, but it’s also the best way to share your favourite memories from the Ku'damm.
