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24 New Year’s Resolutions for Runners To Have a Better Year

Get your running gear ready because these new year's resolutions will help you become an even better runner!
Aidan H.By Aidan H.January 1, 2024Updated:January 2, 20248 Mins Read
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Running is an excellent way to stay healthy and fit, making it a popular choice for New Year’s Resolutions. However, consistently sticking to this routine can be challenging, especially if you’ve been running for a while. It’s even tougher to get started and maintain commitment through life’s various ups and downs.

Here are just 24 great resolutions to keep you fit and focused as a runner in the new year.

1. Start Small

Don’t get so carried away in your enthusiasm that you run too much too fast. Stick with a three- or four-week fitness plan that eases you back into the world of running with walks, jogs and endurance-building exercises.

2. Change Your Diet

Once you start running regularly, you’ll need increased amounts of carbs, proteins and omega fatty acids. Start keeping nuts on your desk and eggs in your fridge. If you’ve vegan, up your intake of raw vegetables like spinach, carrots and broccoli.

22 New Year's Resolutions for Runners To Have a Better Year
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3. Buy A Heart Monitor

The right kind of heart monitor can track everything from your distance to your average recovery time. You can also use their data to calculate your aerobic target zones and create new running plans based on your evolving fitness needs.

4. Go To The Gym

“No!” you cry. “I’m already running! You can’t make me go to the gym too!” But increasing your overall strength, coordination and flexibility will make you a better runner too.

5. Know Thyself

You’re probably aware that some people have flat feet while others suffer from high arches. But did you know these variations in foot type also correlate to variations in running style? Learn all about them and see where your foot strikes fall.

6. Remember to Rest

Running every day is just as bad for you as not running at all. Studies have shown that overtaxing your calves can lead to muscle fiber necrosis and “significantly impaired” function.

7. Get Others Involved

Accountability can be a powerful motivator. You’ll be much less likely to skip your evening jog when your friend is waiting at the park or your dog is eagerly sitting by the door with the leash in his mouth.

8. Record Everything

Log your hours and distances. Make a note of every pound lost. Being able to look at tangible results from your running will keep you motivated and energised for what’s next.

9. Start Doing Pushups

Your legs may power your run, but your upper body strength is what gives you form, endurance and speed. Aim for 5-10 pushups your first week and then increase the number by 2-3 every time you exercise.

10. Check Out the Shops

Is there a running shop in your neighbourhood? Even if you don’t need any gear, stop by and see what products they offer, what classes they host and what inspiration they might have for new runners in the new year.

11. Mentor Someone Else

If you’re an experienced runner, consider taking a newbie under your wing. Their passion will keep you passionate as well, and you never know when they’ll find some fact or tidbit that surprises even you.

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12. Drink Chocolate Milk

Studies have shown that a glass of chocolate milk after your workout will strengthen your bones and give your body a much-needed dose of protein and sugar. Who says it’s only for kids?

13. Know Your Weaknesses

What stops you from running? If it’s bad weather, invest in a treadmill for rainy days. If the weather is hot, buy yourself some new gear that will keep you cool and stylish.

14. Fix Your Breathing

The simple act of changing your breathing can have drastic effects on the length and quality of your runs. Try it out and see for yourself!

15. Make Running Friends

The Internet is a great way to find like-minded individuals with the same goals or routes as yours. Get online to see what kind of friends you can make in your area who are just as devoted to a great year as you are.

16. Find New Hobbies

Enthusiasm in one area of your life will bleed into the next, especially if you discover a love for something like martial arts or rock climbing. Running will help you excel in those areas too.

17. Buy the Right Shoes

Once you understand both your foot type and your running style, find a good pair of shoes that will keep you sprightly and uninjured on the track.

18. Sign Up for an Event

Join a marathon, triathlon or some other kind of “-thon.” It will improve your dedication to running on those groggy mornings when your bed looks so much more inviting than the world outside.

19. Listen To Faster Music

Scientists once performed a sneaky study where they increased the tempo of the music cyclists were listening to while they exercised. The cyclists weren’t consciously aware of the change, but they still pushed themselves harder and were able to cycle longer without knowing why.

20. Change Your Route

It’s easy to lose motivation when you spend every day running on the same old trails with the same old trees. Shake things up by running through a mysteriously foggy forest or along the beach at sunrise.

21. Make Your Goals Non-Negotiable

Do you ever tell yourself that you just “don’t have time” to brush your teeth? Are you ever so “stressed from work” that you don’t dress yourself in the morning? Make your running goals as non-negotiable as your other daily tasks.

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22. Take Up Yoga

There are even special yoga poses for runners that will improve your breathing, strengthen your balance and increase your flexibility. Grab a mat and get on with the downward dogging!

These are just 22 ways for runners to live a happier and healthier new year. Do you agree with the resolutions listed? Is there anything you’re going to do that you would encourage others to do so as well?

23. Incorporate Cross-Training into Your Routine

Cross-training involves engaging in different types of exercises besides running, like swimming, cycling, or weight training. This practice not only enhances overall fitness and reduces the risk of injury by balancing muscle groups but also keeps the workout routine varied and interesting, preventing burnout and maintaining motivation.

By integrating cross-training, runners can improve their running performance, increase flexibility and strength, and break the monotony of a run-only routine

24. Join A Purposeful Virtual Race – Alpha Omega 2024 Challenge

Take the ‘Alpha Omega Challenge 2024‘ and rise to the challenge of 2,024 kilometres in 2024! You can choose to run, cycle or walk it at your own pace, wherever and whenever you like.

If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, consider reducing the time span to complete it – such as within 6 months! Get fit, have fun and challenge yourself with this amazing opportunity. Once achieved, proudly wear the finisher tee in recognition of your success.

New Year’s Resolutions for Runners

What is a good yearly running goal?

Take the ”Alpha Omega Challenge 2024‘ and rise to the challenge of 2,024 kilometres in 2024! You can choose to run, cycle or walk it at your own pace, wherever and whenever you like. If you’re feeling particularly ambitious, consider reducing the time span to complete it – such as within 6 months! Get fit, have fun and challenge yourself with this amazing opportunity.

How do I plan my year of running?

A year of running requires a plan with specific goals in mind. Break up the year into three, 12-14 week seasons focused on goal races as well as a 7-13 week season devoted to base training. Additionally, be sure to factor in rest periods with 2-4 weeks of no running spread dispersed throughout the year.

How do you make a smart goal for running?

When setting smart running goals, it is important to ensure they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-related. Take the time to determine exactly what you want to achieve and how you can measure it when you have reached your goal. Set achievable targets that are realistic given the time frame available for completion. This will help motivate you to stay on track and reach success!

What are goals for a runner?

Here are some of the best running goals for a runner: Run Non-Stop, Run Regularly, Enter A Race, Aim For Specific Running Distances, Lose Weight Through Running, Run A Personal Best, Run For Charity, Enjoy Your Running.

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Aidan is the Editor-in-Chief of RunSociety. With more than a decade of editorial and marketing experience working with over thousands of writers. Aidan has also written for several popular websites reaching millions of readers. Recognised as an expert on the web, his focus is to oversee RunSociety’s Creativity Channel, spanning a wide range of inspirational and enriching topics daily to the community. Get in touch with him if you have something to say, or want to weigh in on an interesting topic at hello@runsociety.com.

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