W3 R2 tomorrow...

[BlondeAmbition72]

The question is, do I get up early and go out before the day warms up or do I go out tomorrow evening?? This evening is so beautiful I actually wish it was run day today 😊

[Gilly239]

I’m doing my week 3 run 1 in the morning

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Gilly239]

Good luck with W3 R1. You’ll smash it, I’m sure!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Gilly239]

Whenever you like to run, I like running in the morning but yesterday (Saturday 5 May) I did week 3 round 2 in the afternoon around a reservoir about 15 miles from where I live, I took a train ride to that reservoir.

So I started my run/walk at 2.05pm and finished at 2.20pm, it went very well indeed, there were walkers well in front of me at the start and when I finished, these same walkers were well behind me, looking forward to R3 run 3 on Monday.

[Islabear in reply to AlMorr]

That sounds lovelt

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Islabear]

Today, my 'rest' day, before breakfast I did a little yoga and a 2-minute workout on my kettlebells. After lunch, I went a 1-hour cycle ride in the countryside near to where I live.

[Beth-monkey Graduate]

I find morning easier and less people around!!

[trogdelight Graduate]

it's going to be a gorgeous morning tomorrow

[SW16 Graduate]

I ran this morning and it was perfect conditions, not too warm in the sun and not too cold in the shade. I also like knowing that my exercise is over for the day!

[Jay66UK Graduate]

I would aim for morning. Overnight it will cool more than it does during the evening.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I will be out tomorrow before it gets too warm Best part of the day

Looks like a few of us will be out there running together

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Morning it is then 👍. Shame we can’t all get together to run 🤔😊

[agedsnailspace Graduate]

Less bugs to swallow in the morning!

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to agedsnailspace]

That has got to be a bonus. I swallowed a fly on my last run. Not nice! 😂😂

[WalkingWithLabradors Graduate in reply to agedsnailspace]

Yep. They say ‘How do you spot a cheerful runner?’....’They have flies stuck all over their teeth!’ 😂

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to WalkingWithLabradors]

😂😂

[sallenson Graduate]

Go out and kick that W3R2's ass!! Yaya!! And avoid the flying protein nasties x

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Managed to avoid the extra protein lol but it was tough this morning!! ☹️ It was my first morning run, I usually run after work, and boy I struggled! R1 I found really comfortable and felt like I could’ve run further, but today? I only just made it to the end 🤔

[spscollins]

Prefer morning. Quieter and cooler.

[Manushi Graduate]

I’m on holiday tomorrow so will join you. I’m also doing W3R2 I usually run after work so will be a change. stupid question but should you eat before you run in the morning?

[SW16 Graduate in reply to Manushi]

Personal preference, but I find leaving an hour or so after my cornflakes makes for a more comfortable run. Sometimes though I run without eating, just a cuppa- I tend to go a bit faster 😁

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to SW16]

Difference between cycling and running, I am new to running and give it at least 1 hour after I eat breakfast or lunch, but when I cycled I went straight out on my bicycle and did a 30-mile cycle run after a meal without any problems whatsoever.

[Jay66UK Graduate in reply to Manushi]

I run in the mornings on a big gulp of water with a banana and more water after. For W6R3 I had a banana moments before going out the door. No ill effects.

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Jay66UK]

That’s what I did this morning, just some water before, then a banana and water when I got back 😊

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Manushi]

Good luck! I usually run after work. Today was my first morning run and I found it much tougher! Not sure why? Maybe my body hadn’t woken up lol!

[JoOnTheRun Graduate]

I just ran w3, r2 at 7am this morning, it was beautiful, cool and so quiet. Good luck and enjoy whichever time you choose 😀

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to JoOnTheRun]

How did you find it? R1 was comfortable for me. Today, R2 I found much harder!

[JoOnTheRun Graduate in reply to BlondeAmbition72]

I found run 1 no problem but the second 3 min run today was a toughie...I’m hoping it’s just because I had a late night last night! Well done for conquering it 💪🏼🏃🏼‍♀️😀

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to JoOnTheRun]

Same here, very strange! And I didnt have a late night to blame lol. Hope you had a good night?

[Dawnie16 Graduate]

I'm doing w5r1 in about half an hour 😁😁

[Rumour Graduate]

We run at around 06:20 in the morning. It is cool and less bugs with the added bonus that at Stanwick Lakes, quite a few other runners there. It is so beautiful with mist over the lakes, just like it was this morning.. Love it.

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate in reply to Rumour]

Sounds lovely!

[rusty52]

I always go early morning before it gets too hot

😎

[BlondeAmbition72 Graduate]

So I went out at 9am (a little later than planned!) and found it really tough!!! ☹️. R1 I found quite comfortable but today I found it much harder. It I did it though so I can’t be too upset!

[Pete1w Graduate]

Early morning every time for me. Gets my day off to a great start knowing my run is complete. Whatever you decide good luck and enjoy it