How to Make a Running Habit that Sticks - And Really Enjoy It

Despite our creativity and quirks, when push comes to shove we humans are creatures of habit. The truth is that developing and maintaining healthy habits—especially the running habit—is no easy feat. But fret not! Today you’re going to learn some valuable lessons to help you stop skipping runs and beating yourself up about it. Helping you build a mindset for success is Dr Heather Mckee, health behaviour change specialist, host of Bitesized Habits podcast and founder of drheathermckee.co.uk. She shares her research-driven methods to help you find freedom and joy in your healthy habits. Accompanying her is Peloton tread instructor and marathon runner Becs Gentry. Hear how Becs went from using running to escape a successful career to making it her career and life passion. Consider this episode your framework for setting realistic running goals that you’ll enjoy hitting.

Topics covered:

New year's resolutions: why many people will have already have fallen off the bandwagon

How to form new exercise habits and actually enjoy them

What tools are important for helping you achieve your goals

How do the people around you play an important role in your health journey

Tips and Tricks for achieving success

Get in touch with Amy on insta @wellness_ed using the hashtag #wellfar when posting about your running journey. Or, join our Well Far running club on Strava: WELLFar

Get in touch with Dr Heather McKee on her website drheathermckee.co.uk

Follow Becs Gentry on instagram @becsgentry or catch her live in one of @onepelaton tread classes.

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