You don’t feel like running. I get it—we’ve all been there. And since there's only a small window before your hesitation turns into a definite no (because you got distracted reading this article), I’ll get straight to the point.

Here are 20 ways to get out for your run—even when motivation is at an all-time low.

As a former self-proclaimed insomniac, I’ve gone to bed the same day I woke up more times than I can count. Once I started naming and befriending the sheep I was counting, I knew I needed a new approach.

After years of trial and error, I finally landed on a few key methods, consistent routines, an app called Headspace, and a little thing I like to call Podcast University—a.k.a. The Huberman Lab Podcast. Together, they helped me create a wind-down practice that now lets my mind gently drift off within minutes.

Whether you're training for a mile or a marathon, foundational running workouts help build fitness, momentum, durability, and confidence.

Mental toughness is a skill you can train—here’s how.