I have a terrible time sticking to an evening workout regimen (I usually try to run in the morning). That said, you can't always choose when you have the time to run, so I like to take everything that I need to work out (shoes, socks, jogbra, shorts, shirt, water bottle) and lay it out or hang it up full-person size somewhere that I have to step over it or at least walk past it to get to the lazy spot (couch, recliner, whatever) and preferably where I can actually see it from the sofa. Then that fit badda$$ chick that wears those sneakers looks at me and my box of Ho-Ho's and provides some extra incentive. That's step one. Step two means you have to actually do something, so I tell myself that I'm going to put all that on and just go run for six minutes. I don't want to go, but I can tolerate anything for six minutes, right? So you get out there and for three or four minutes you still don't want to do it, but then you start to warm up and hit your stride and think about other things (like dodging traffic) and next thing you know you're on a real run. Other than the mental aspect of it, your blood sugar may be playing a role - so be sure and have a scheduled afternoon snack to keep your energy up. Your sofa should have to make an appointment with you to get your time!

I also use the event motivator to keep me on track. Another thing, have you ever considered running in the morning before you go to work. I am always much less motivated to run when I get home from work than I am in the morning. My dog keeps me on track on days that I don't feel like going for a run, she's kind of my drill sergeant! You were a competitive running not that long ago, I'll bet those competitive juices will kick in once you get started and it will get much easier! Good luck!!

I was lacking motivation recently, and the only thing that finally worked was to go ahead and register for the 5K I kept thinking about. I'm a couple weeks behind in training now because of those two weeks of slacking, but now having the event paid for has gotten my rear in gear!!! Hopefully I can make up for lost time!