: How can I motivate myself if I am feeling bored of running? After really enjoying running for a couple of years and running a few times a week and entering some races, I have lost the motivation to go out after work in the

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New places, music or podcasts. I need to occupy my mind, and that means listening to something or looking at something new.

Sometimes I'll drive to a city or state park for my workout, or run in a new part of the city I'm not familiar with. Even areas you think you know are very different on foot than seem from the driver's seat. You'll realize how much you miss driving.
I try to avoid suburbs...most are very boring and repetitive.

Music, comedians, and good podcasts are great for when you're running in a familiar area. If you have something to think about the time passes quicker, and music can keep you pushing yourself.

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Run for fun: Do not push yourself to reach a certain distance, speed,
time or any other criteria for success. Just do what you like to do
today, make a random choice each time you reach an intersection, jump
over smaller fences, run backwards and so on.
Change style: Try trail-running or something different from usual.
Buy some fancy sportswear, which makes you look cool and feel
comfortable.
Think about other people who stayed at home. Tell yourself that you
are outstanding, what you actually are, when you get out in the cold
night.
Mix your runs with functional exercises like air squats, lunges,
push-ups etc.
Get friends and have fixed times each week for running together.
Get a personal trainer, which for sure will push you beyond any
reasonable limit.
Accept winter is not optimal for running and have fun trying some
other sports. You will most likely feel better at springtime.

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Running with other people can be fun alot of fun, like sharing here on StackExchange.

Otherwise destination running can be fun too. For me I used the Pikes Peak Marathon as a source of inspiration. Now I have Grindstone 100, Keys 100, Hardrock 100 and Nolans 14 as similar destination type sources of motivation.
I use Strava and Endomondo and seeing others accomplish things motivation me to get out there too.

Also I had a goal to beat my times from the past, done, and have taken up my goal from the past to see how fast I can run. So self competition is a big factor for me to go run.

So enjoy your runs :)

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Along with Gyrfalcon's suggestions, I'd also recommend an app like "Zombies, Run!" which gives you a narrative while running. I've got a mixed opinion on the "zombie chase" bits, which I feel do not properly handle courses with hills or other obstacles that prevent you from raising your speed for a prolonged sprint, but the actual storyline is kind of fun to follow.

You could also listen to an audiobook, but my experience is that I find it hard to convince myself to listen to said book while running instead of listening in the comfort of my own home.