Early Morning

[mrmick]

Hi, I see a lot of people are running early morning, do you find you run out of energy?

Are you eating anything before you run?

[Fishypieface Graduate]

I love running early morning (sorry, I never thought that would be a sentence ever to come out of my mouth!!). It wakes me up, it's fresh and cool which is SO important to me... I curl up and die in the heat! I don't eat before, just drink large glass of water 10 mins or so beforehand and let that go down. My energy levels are way higher than after a day's work. I even get up at 6am to get it done now - unheard of for me! Give it a go and see what you think, you might just love it!

[mrmick in reply to Fishypieface]

Hi thanks for reply, I've just completed run1 of wk3 and so far have done all my runs at 530am before I go to work. I've only been drinking a pint of water before I go but suddenly thought today was I making things hard for myself? I have to say I really enjoy the mornings but not the runs.

[Fishypieface Graduate in reply to mrmick]

I'm just about to start week 8, there is a point - coming soon! - where I would say you have a break through and start to feel better about the runs. You start thinking it's all far more achievable and it feels good to be doing them. I started out doing them after work and switched to the morning to keep cool, so I, personally, think the time's good and hopefully the euphoria of running (sounds like a book! Maybe one day...) will kick in, in a week or so. Keep on, it will spring up on you when you're not looking and make it all worthwhile! Well done on the 5.30am starts though, that's pretty committed!

[Whatsapp Graduate in reply to mrmick]

I run about the same time as you. I wouldn't want to do it on top of a pint of water though. Keep yourself well hydrated every day (2-3 litres) rather than trying to load up before a run.

As for food, I don't get hungry on a run. I eat after when my metabolism has been fired up as it should be better for you. Of course another factor is when and what you ate the day before.

[sheps Graduate]

I don't eat before I go out - just half a glass of water. It's only half an hour and I would not have time to eat and wait before going out. I like to be out between 7 and 8. I certainly don't run out of energy.

[snack_shack Graduate]

I have a lot more energy first thing. It can be a bit of a struggle to get out of bed sometimes but I know I'd just be too shattered to do a run any later in the day. Also, as the day goes on I get hungrier but I don't always necessarily wake up hungry. I don't eat beforehand but I do like the fact that you continue to burn calories for a while after you've finished exercising so I do have a light(ish) breakfast when I get back. Also, it's nice to run without seeing anyone as I mime to all my songs whilst I'm running

[Sofabeardave1969 Graduate]

I love running early morning, I find an empty stomach helps! I've tried running after work but I find I have Less energy!!

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Don't be put off early morning runs if, like me, not eating before leaving the house is a bad idea. I wake hungry and have learned never to leave the house without eating. But I find two digestive biscuits and a glass of water works a treat. Thank you to whoever on this forum gave me that advice.

[PaulaHud46 Graduate]

I always have half a banana and a drink before I go out then I have breakfast (normally overnight oats) when I get back.

[misswobble Graduate]

That sounds lovely Paula 😋

I can't run on empty. Everyone is different and you will evolve what suits you

Good luck 🙂

[Valcart Graduate]

I find half glass of water is enough and early morning works for me especially if its a warm day. Look forward to my breakfast afterwards ehich is always a spinach and fruit shake and a decent coffee.

Whatever works for you - worth trying different times and see how you get on.

[Vixen67 Graduate]

Seems a trend I would drink just water before a jog (still don't call it running yet) I tend to naturally wake up early always worked for me ... although the darker colder winter mornings might be another matter !!!

[Jewel84 Graduate]

I run early mornings. Really early mornings my working life and commuting distance dictate it. But I live that time of morning when the air is clean. I'm usually up and out at 4.30 before a 12 hour day. There's no way I could do it after 7 at night when I get home.

[JenniferCMS Graduate]

I've mentioned before on this forum that I was feeling sick at about 15-18 minutes on nothing but a glass of water, so now I have a mouthful of banana and 4-6 raw almonds. Much better - don't feel sick any more. Other people have suggested a protein shake...

[ladyharvills Graduate]

My routine is: 5.40am Alarm; dress, stretch, water, set up B2 10K, Strava and Spotify apps on hubbys phone.; 5.55 Out of the door; 6:45 back home, water, stretch, shower and dress; 7:25 oats, fruit and hot lemon and off to work at 8.30. I don't run out of energy and running early gets it done with no excuses as to why you shouldn't run! I've got the next 6 weeks off work, but I will continue with this routine.

[Charlottetrip Graduate]

I love morning run. I get up at half 5ish during the week, a little later on weekend, have some water and a cereal bar then go.

It's quieter, so don't have to worry about stopping for traffic too much and no people to get in my way.

[Curlygurly2 Graduate]

I quickly found I need to eat before running. I have porridge, and several mugs of tea...

[mrmick]

Thank you for all the responses and advice, I completed the 2nd run of week 3 this morning, the storms work me so I was out at 5am and this was probably the worst its been so far with regard to breathing. I did complete the plan and covered 2 miles so I'm pleased with that. I'm actually looking forward to Friday at the moment.