Bored? Try this

So, you tell me, you're bored. You're not into this whole "running" thing and it's just not doing it for you. It's like a boyfriend who only plays nintendo and gives you doritos for dinner when you want to be playing Wii and eating fro-yo.

That didn't make sense, but it was fun to write.

The best cure for boredom is something new, so get on out there and give it a shot. Running doesn't have to mean running the way I do it. It can mean that you find a track and do some sprints. It can mean that you decide to go catch butterflies in the park and spend some time chasing them like a lunatic. Running can be a run/walk experience.

You HAVE to add some new stuff in though.

Change your ipod playlist. Right now. Do it! Do it now!!! That will definitely help. If you want me to make you a cd, let me know. I have, as I've probably mentioned, notoriously bad taste in music. But I make a mean workout playlist, so send your requests my way.

Try bribing yourself. My freshman year roommate used to get on the treadmill and her mantra was "more food, more food, more food." Whether it's food, a massage, a shopping trip, a new haircut, or just TV time, setting goals and limits for yourself will help you.

Think of a mantra. Mine used to be "3 miles? 3 miles is nothing!" Now that I'm doing triathlon training, I need to find something new.

Keep a journal. Or a blog. Or mark your calendar on days that you run. Have a run log. Or, call me every time you run. Call me as you run. Set up some sort of system that requires accountability.

Go out and buy some new running gear. I know that sounds shallow but you will not be able to resist running if you have something new to wear that you're excited about. Go buy some delicious chocolate GU, because then you have to run more than 5 miles. Go to a running store and buy something fun for yourself. You're beautiful. You deserve it.

Get the Nike +. The startup kit is like $15. You don't need to buy the shoe. Just buy the kit, stick it in your ipod and go, go, GO! It will inspire you, I promise!

YOU CANNOT EAT THAT COOKIE UNTIL YOU RUN!