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Early run to beat the sun…🏃‍♀️☀️

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…well, at least to beat the heat of the day!

I never run before work usually, having convinced myself that I run better later in the day and feeling slightly horrified at the thought of getting up at silly o’clock! However, this week I thought I would bite the bullet and set the alarm for 5am and try to be the early bird!

So this morning, after half a banana and half a glass of water, I was out the door by 5.35 - halo already glowing above my head! 😂😇

Straightaway, the cool morning air felt wonderful following a warm, stuffy night and the early sun was low in the sky meaning it was easy to find shade - even better! Just a 5K around my local roads but it feels like you have those roads to yourself at this time of the day, with only a couple of other early runners and dog walkers en route.

This run really worked for me - I felt strong and relaxed throughout and it really set me up for the rest of my day at school. I will definitely do this more often - especially as we move through the hot days of summer!🙂☀️🏃‍♀️

Hope everyone is managing to stay cool in the heat!🥵🙂

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SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

That sounds wonderful, I too was out earlier than usual but not until you'd have been at school for a while, Well done getting out so early 😁

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to SueAppleRun

The challenge will be keeping this up…in the hot weather at least!

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OldflossAdministrator60minGraduate

Just super... what a terrific start to your day ! I used to go out at 5.30a.m. many years ago when I was teaching. I hadn't started C25K then but I used to do a walk/run, Scout's pace across the fields !

You had a beautiful run... will you stick at it do you think?

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to Oldfloss

Well, we’ll see! I’d like to in this hot weather - planning another early one tomorrow!🤞

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OldflossAdministrator60minGraduate in reply to Sandraj39

Mine will be Friday!

CBDB profile image
CBDBGraduate10

that’s a great quote!

On Sunday runs, it helps if I can tell myself that I can lose that hour again by going back to lying in bed after my early morning run. (And after a stretch and shower, going to bed to read a book or read HU forums feels heavenly!)

🤣

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Dexy5Graduate10

Sounds just perfect at the moment Sandra. This week is only going to get hotter, so see how it goes. If you also need to clear the head after a day at work, you could try a walk instead. Win win

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BlackCountryLee

Morning runs are the way forward! On the few occasions I have run later in the day I’ve always found it more difficult but the 5:30am out of the door seems to work for me and really sets me up for the day. Glad you enjoyed your run and as you say, worth making it a more regular thing now it’s getting hotter!

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to BlackCountryLee

The challenge for me will be getting to bed a bit earlier…I am a night owl usually!🙂🦉

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limberlouGraduate10

I went out early too as I woke at 4 and then couldn’t settle- too light and too hot. And as you say it was lovely and peaceful and a lot cooler too. I had quite a busy day yesterday so I am going to chill out under my gazebo in the garden today and try to do as little as possible.

Well done on your early run!! It’s the best time in this hot weather 😁

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to limberlou

There is definitely something special about the early morning air. Many years ago, I used to ride before work and that was special too!🏇🙂

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

That’s such a great quote! That’s going in my run diary. It’s a rest day here but I’m planning on an early start tomorrow. You deserve that halo! Great run and a great post ❤️

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to MissUnderstanding

It’s a great quote isn’t it? I like the idea of gaining an extra hour!!🙂

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Sandraj39

It helped me get out early (well, earlier!) this morning. I’ve been feeling great all day so far knowing I’ve got my run done. Thank you for sharing!! ❤️

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RoxdogGraduate10

How wonderful! You'll feel like a superhuman today

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog

Thanks. The challenge will be to get up early more regularly🤞🤔 - at least on the hotter days.🙂

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skysue16Graduate10

Hi Sandra

Well done, that’s a great VERY early start 😊👍 I like running in the morning before breakfast but not usually before work. I always think it will make me too tired by the end of the day. It is interesting how we can convince ourselves of things - can’t run in the morning, can’t run in the heat, can’t run after work, can’t run full stop (my daughter says that 😂). BUT on Wednesday last week I woke early, about 6, and just felt like a run - so I was out of the door by 6.15 and did 3k, lovely and fresh. AND I managed a busy day at work too!

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Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to skysue16

I was totally convinced I wouldn’t be able to run that early!! But it was fab and I definitely plan to do it more often - especially in the really hot temperatures!🥵🙂 Sounds like you showed yourself you could do it too - well done!

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MummycavAdministratorGraduate10

love an early morning run Sandraj39 …best start to the day ever!!

Sandraj39 profile image
Sandraj39Graduate10 in reply to Mummycav

It has been a bit of a revelation Mummycav - roads to myself and as you say, a great start to the day!

Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministratorGraduate10 in reply to Sandraj39

absolutely 🥳🥳🥳

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