What do you do when you need to take it to the next level?

[Galio]

Hi. I'm here because I've been running and cycling more intensively for a little over a year now, and I'm proud to say that everything is going well for me. My legs and lungs feel stronger and when I get into the zone, it's not hard for me to stay motivated. The problem is that I feel like I've reached a cap at what my body can do/how toned it is. I feel like I wear my particularly unique body size well (5'0", 120-130 lbs), but want to be even more toned. I work out alone and have problems staying motivated sometimes, because I don't know where I'm at in terms of how fit I should be. What do you guys do to stay motivated? What do you guys do to work out even harder when you know that you've reached a cap? Thanks.

 

[andyrodgers]

i also have been running since last year. After some time i faced same problem when i started, i was getting demotivated and could not get cross my routine, then i started to run with a group of friends who were doing very well and i felt very motivated.by doing this i broke the cap that was irritating me for some time. try to be the part of a group or get your partner with you.

 

[sparrow]

If you are running and cycling that much its time to set some race goals! Nothing will get you motivated faster than signing up for a race. Once that money is put out you'll want to follow through, and do it to the best of your ability. I second getting some like-minded buddies to train with. Find others who train for races and are interested in going to the "next level" as well.

 

[Albert Smith]

I used to listen my most favorite music while running or cycling. The song i usually listen is greatly motivational. But my intention are several. Those are described below:

• I want to start my each day with positve note.
• Listening music is make me motivated and
• I do not feel bored while listening music and running/ cycling.

If you like my method then you may try follow.