Trying to motivate my sister to run

Leave her alone. Let her make her own decision.

I'm not forcing her into doing anything. If she decides that she doesn't want to run, then I will respect her decision. I am only trying to motivate her to achieve something with her talent. You don't see someone's talent and then just give up easily when they don't show motivation. You have to try and motivate them -they might be very thankful to you in the future.

Or they might resent the unwelcome pressure you put on them which could actually push her farther away from the sport...and you.

You're saying the very opposite of what I am trying to do. Making her feel pressured is exactly what I'm trying to avoid. THAT IS WHY I AM ASKING HOW I CAN MOTIVATE HER. How can I help her love the sport?

You can't make her do anything, especially name her live something. Take a long, hard look in the mirror.

Why doesn't she try joining the team? My sister got me into running by letting me know cross country didn't cut people. This was an issue for me because I'd been cut from the soccer team and the girls on that team were mean to me. I joined cross country, made real friends and the rest is history.

That being said, she doesn't have to do anything she doesn't want to do. I know some very good runners who didn't run in high school and college. I also know plenty of people who ran in high school and college (and were good), but then got burned out, injured and no longer run.

I say you continue running with her and see where it goes from there.

Most people like to be told they have potential in something. Maybe if you frequently remind her how much potential you think she could have in running, or what you think she could accomplish one day, she will start to get a little motivated.

Also, I know this would be difficult, but finding a rival or training partner helps a lot, especially if they are the same age as each other. Personally, that helps to keep me motivated. It might be easy to be a little lazy or demotivated when you beat everyone badly, but when you have someone right on your heels or in front of you in practice and in races, it changes things.

pics?

Not sure why you want my pic, but here you go: http://goo.gl/WgISw

Well, if she does not mind somebody pushing her, then perhaps you could get her to train with the school XC team, and if she likes it, join. Another option would be to check out the local running club. If that is too much work, nothing motivates better than racing. You two should sign up for a few road races (not dumb stuff like color or mud runs) and let her soak in the experience.

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pics?

Here is my pic too. I gave up running last year.

Thanks for the advice.

That was a lot helpful. Thanks.

I will definitely have her join the school XC/track team and then see how she progresses.

That was a lot helpful. Thanks.

I will definitely have her join the school XC/track team and then see how she progresses.

That was a lot helpful. Thanks.

I will definitely have her join the school XC/track team and then see how she progresses.