Phase 4 completed with another morning run

[IgaT]

Hi family,

me vs alarm clock (4:0) - but it's fighting hard, I finally got out there at 5.40am.

This morning my body woke up, but not my brain. I wasn't thinking almost at all. I realized that running became a little bit easier. I don't sweat so much, but it's probably because I'm freezing cold and I still couldn't feel my tights.

Is waking up early in the morning ever getting easier? Or it will be always a neverending war with huge battles that are won just about?

I am happy fo finish week 4 and kin of curious how my body react to the next week challenge.

Happy running!

[Tbae]

You will be good.You have got this.Gremlins do not like running.RSPSPE🤔Relax,Start Positive,Stay Positive,Enjoy. Not RSPCA, that’s for your dog.🤔😄Slow and steady and slower when required.👏👏

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Tbae]

The running part is good, the waking up part is the hardest bit.

[Tbae in reply to IgaT]

That is positive.You will get your reward/return from your running.Think about how Newbie shift persons soon cope and some do not run.🤔👏👏

[Pc59 Graduate]

O well done you! I would struggle at that time in the morning especially at this time of the year!! Mind you a run fair sets you up for a great day!!! Onwards & upwards to week5😊😊

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Pc59]

Indeed, every morning start so much better. Even going to work seems bearable

[Pc59 Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Thats the power of running! Worth it to make up for work!! 😊

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Pc59]

I really liked running after work to clear my head and relax, prepare for the rest of the day, but life / tiredness / chores / laziness were coming in the way too often.

[Millsie-J Graduate]

Morning lovely Iga. Another super run completed, fabulous.

Hopefully by being out there early you managed to beat the snow❄️❄️❄️

I think you are right about not over thinking things!

My son gets up really early every day. 5 am usually, then an hour of yoga and meditation, out for a run or a walk. Back for breakfast by about 7.30. It’s a routine he now has had for a couple of years, so I think getting up early must become a mindset eventually.

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Yoga, mediation, run... WOW! I'm speechless! Well done him.

I will stay and do my best to keep up with running

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to IgaT]

You will do it! It will be much easier on spring and summer mornings x

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

Hopefully

I will probably face one more challenge - rain. Overcoming obstacles makes us better, stronger, and with higher self confidence

[Hidden]

I still think 5 o’clock is only an evening time.... so truly you are a star getting up then.

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Hidden]

You're partially right. I remember too well times when I was or still at the party or learning to exams at that time of the night

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I used to say anyting pre 5 was still night... oh well, these days the alarm goes off at 4.45 🤣 just means I want to go to bed at 8! 🤣😂

[IgaT Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Alarm clock at 4.45am ?! We have a winner of waking up early!!!

I think my alarm clock would show me middle finger if I tried to set it up so early

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

The awful thing is I still often wake up 15 mins early just to add insult to injury! 😞

[IgaT Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Oh my That's not good.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Ah well, there's worse things in life. I just have extra 15 mins in the bath 🤣

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Well done👍 getting up early does get easier but it takes a while for your body clock to reset in that mode. If you're getting to bed early enough it will be quicker 😁