Five tactics that sustain distance-running motivation.

1. Sign up for a race. External deadline changes training consistency.
2. Track mileage, not pace. Mileage compounds; pace obsession burns out.
3. Run with others occasionally. Group run weekly breaks solo monotony.
4. Rotate routes. New territory every 2 weeks keeps runs interesting.
5. Reward the long run. Coffee, bath, specific treat tied to completing the long run.