Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never run outside, for a start. That's the best way to look like a hag! I have a climber-type machine at home and binge watch Netflix. I assume hot yoga is more of a draw in the winter, no? I prefer regular yoga, which I also do at home.

As someone who loves the outdoors and the mental calm that exercise brings, your routine sounds incredibly depressing!
I don’t think exercise outdoors = haggard. But I also can imagine a particular type of woman (hard to define) who believes this, and that’s fine.

PP you replied to. I'm slim, fit, love the outdoors, but I don't run in it, and I go out with sunscreen and my dog. If you were running on trails in the forest, there would be less pollution, more shade, less impact on joints. But on sidewalks in polluted cities and suburbs? No thanks.

Also, to return to the hag thing that seems to be tripping you up... you might be too young to notice, but most dedicated runners look like hags past a certain age. It's a combination of not enough sun protection and unforgiving pavement pounding. Humans were not meant to run on something that hard, no matter what shoe you're wearing. After a while, it disturbs skin elasticity and harms joints.

I find outdoor running challenging in the winter bc what I need to wear to be warm in the first 5 min makes me totally overheated after 15 min. One hack is to power walk, bc I don’t get quite as hot and sweaty. On really cold days I wear wind pants over leggings annd wool socks, occasionally snow boots instead of sneakers. another is to do a loop or track where I can shed the jacket or whatever I need to take off.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never run outside, for a start. That's the best way to look like a hag! I have a climber-type machine at home and binge watch Netflix. I assume hot yoga is more of a draw in the winter, no? I prefer regular yoga, which I also do at home.

As someone who loves the outdoors and the mental calm that exercise brings, your routine sounds incredibly depressing!
I don’t think exercise outdoors = haggard. But I also can imagine a particular type of woman (hard to define) who believes this, and that’s fine.

People that say runners look haggard have poor cardio fitness and are addicted to cheese cake.

Anonymous wrote:I never run outside, for a start. That's the best way to look like a hag! I have a climber-type machine at home and binge watch Netflix. I assume hot yoga is more of a draw in the winter, no? I prefer regular yoga, which I also do at home.

As someone who loves the outdoors and the mental calm that exercise brings, your routine sounds incredibly depressing!
I don’t think exercise outdoors = haggard. But I also can imagine a particular type of woman (hard to define) who believes this, and that’s fine.

My “hack” is to buy cold weather running clothes that keep me comfortable in the lower temps. Rainier leggings from athleta, neck gator, hat or headband, running gloves, long sleeves and warm vest. I go out every single morning so that it becomes as routine as brushing teeth or drinking coffee/tea. I take in the sunrise and the cool crisp air and it makes me feel alive and ready to start the day. Nothing better than winter running!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never run outside, for a start. That's the best way to look like a hag! I have a climber-type machine at home and binge watch Netflix. I assume hot yoga is more of a draw in the winter, no? I prefer regular yoga, which I also do at home.

I dont know any runners who look like hags. WTH are you talking about? Ever heard of a hat? Seriously no one I know.

They look old and haggard to me

Anonymous wrote:I never run outside, for a start. That's the best way to look like a hag! I have a climber-type machine at home and binge watch Netflix. I assume hot yoga is more of a draw in the winter, no? I prefer regular yoga, which I also do at home.

I dont know any runners who look like hags. WTH are you talking about? Ever heard of a hat? Seriously no one I know.

I’m in the same boat, OP! I can’t even motivate myself to take a quick walk most dreary December days.

Anonymous wrote:I also hate running outside in the cold, but prefer to go in the AM. My hack has been going around 11am when it's a little warmer. At least I can go tomorrow since it will be in the 40s.

Now pretend you have a job and answer.

I never run outside, for a start. That's the best way to look like a hag! I have a climber-type machine at home and binge watch Netflix. I assume hot yoga is more of a draw in the winter, no? I prefer regular yoga, which I also do at home.

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Tbh I am that way too, especially in December when life is really really busy and it’s really really dark. I usually just tell myself that it’s normal for energy levels to decrease in December and I’m not going to lose all my progress if I am working out less this month. It’s true that in spring and summer I am very, very active, and usually in January I feel energized to get back at it after a month of working out less and indulging more, so I figure it evens out.

It’s not really a hack but I have a very nice treadmill - peloton tread + they no longer sell. I train on that probably 85% of the time. This year probably 750 miles or so at least. I also have a very nice indoor bike trainer setup. I’m adding a spare 70 inch TV on the wall for that.

Most of this is because of time constraints and it just works out well for when the weather turns to crap.

I also hate running outside in the cold, but prefer to go in the AM. My hack has been going around 11am when it's a little warmer. At least I can go tomorrow since it will be in the 40s.

I truly LOVE my exercise routine (alternate hot yoga and outdoor running), and know how great I feel when I am on a good schedule - but I am SO unmotivated this time of year. It’s just so cold and grey outside…

But the more I put it off, the worse I feel. Just draggy and even more unmotivated.

Please help. What hacks keep you motivated and moving?