The Extra Mile! What Is The 10 Minute Rule Of Running?

In this episode of The Extra Mile, host Jenny Faulkner introduces the 10 Minute Rule, a simple yet powerful mindset shift designed to help runners overcome days of low motivation or unfavorable conditions. The rule is straightforward: when you don’t feel like running, commit to just 10 minutes. Most people can agree to spend only 10 minutes exercising, making the initial decision less daunting.

Once you lace up your shoes and start running, the body begins to warm up, and the initial lethargy often dissipates. Jenny explains that getting started is often the most significant barrier to exercising, and this rule aims to make that barrier lower. If after 10 minutes you still feel like stopping, you are free to do so without any guilt. The 10 Minute Rule helps maintain the habit of running without imposing heavy demands on your time or motivation.

The episode concludes with a reminder that even a short run is valuable, emphasizing that no run is wasted, and that spending just 10 minutes on the activity can lead to positive feelings afterwards. Jenny encourages listeners to try the rule the next time they feel tempted to skip their running session, as it might lead to an unexpectedly fulfilling experience.