5. Change up the music.
If you regularly run while listening to music, change your playlist. Think about making a new playlist that is either slower or faster than your usual pace. The beat of the music may help you change your usual running pace and help you break out of your rut. For added fun, have someone else make you a playlist and have fun anticipating what the next song will be while you're on the road.
If you don't usually run with music, you may want to give it a try. Borrow a friend's iPod first to see if music works for you. If it does, then you can make the investment in time and money into your own playlist.
More: Can Music Make You a Better Runner?
6. Take a break from running.
If you've tried some or all of the suggestions above and they just aren't working, think about taking a short all out break from running. Literally, do not go for your run for a week or two and see how you feel. Many runners will want to jump right back into their favorite pastime after they sit out for a little while. Sometimes all you need is the realization that it's all right not to run constantly. You're still a runner even if you take a break.
More: The Importance of Rest for Runners
Do you have any other methods you use to break out of ruts?
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