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Running first thing on a morning

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Happyinheels · 25/02/2021 08:40

Hi,

I'm struggling to fit running in after work as I'm so exhausted. I'm thinking of getting up earlier on a morning and fitting my run in before work.
I've tried this a few times but my body just doesn't work as well! I'm really sluggish and feel like I'm running through treacle!
Has anyone got any tips to make it better? I literally get up and get out at about 6am. Does it get better? Does your body get used to it? Or should I maybe eat before I run?
Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated thanks 😊

OP posts:
actiongirl1978 · 25/02/2021 09:03

I run early any time between 4.30 and 8 depending on the demands of the children and dogs.

I live v rural so wear a head torch in the dark and I'm not bothered about coming home with soaking wet feet from splashing through mud and puddles.

I can't eat or drink before exercise but I do have to poo before I go generally.

DinoHat · 25/02/2021 09:02

Don’t eat and just get out the door with some decent music. Takes me longer to get into my stride but never regret going.

Dozer · 25/02/2021 09:00

I love morning runs, now, got easier over time. I listen to podcasts and sometimes buy nice coffee after, which is an incentive!

but 6am is v early. If getting up and out by then means less sleep, that won’t help.

If have time I have a cup of tea or coffee before running, if not just a glass of water.

fellrunner85 · 25/02/2021 08:59

I do it almost every day. Up at 5.30am, out at 6.15ish. I just have coffee before I go, unless I'm doing a really long weekend run of 18 miles or so and above, in which case I have a banana too.

Often I'm still half asleep when I set out, but wake up by mile three!

SendMeYourSpuds · 25/02/2021 08:56

How many times have you tried to do this, OP? When would you get out of bed if not 6am run?

Original poster
Happyinheels · 25/02/2021 08:56

Sadly not, my job doesn't allow for a lunch break. My body just doesn't want to work so early on a morning 🤣

OP posts:
ichundich · 25/02/2021 08:52

I hate exercise in the morning; it fills me with anxiety and I end up sleeping badly! Could you perhaps go for a run in your lunch break?

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