5 little tips for getting out even when it's HOT or raining:

1. Run with a group. Take along pals and you'll forget that you're there to run. Just hang out while you move your feet and talk.
   
2. Sign up for a race. If you pay for and sign up for a race in the near future, you'll "fear" not being able to run it - and you're less likely to slack off.
   
3. Set small goals. Like, "By August 10th I will have run 100 miles." You are more focused on tallying up the miles and planning rather than skipping one day with the excuse of going the next.
   
4. Race other runners in the park. Even if you don't admit it, everyone loves to pass another runner. Pick out people and make a goal of catching up or passing them and maintaining it.
5. Plan the day that you'll rest. Like: "I'll take July 19th and 24th off to go to a movie." Plan and anticipate how you'll savor every minute of the time you now have - free!
   

I had to get out and run even though it seems it's been pouring for a week now. I made my run shorter and ran with a few friends. Then when you're trying to run in the heat - heh - rain doesn't seem so bad!