Morning Runs - Will I Die?
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I only run in the mornings, (not so early though,i go out at 8) and i always do it fasted.No food, no water (a small sip of water with my thyroid medication).I haven't died yet
On mondays i run for 15k which takes me about 1h45' without the need to eat or drink anything. I eat after i come home and take my shower, so it can be 11 o'clock in the morning before i sit down to have breakfast.I have a big breakfast,and then i'm good for a few hours for sure. So i don't get really hungry or anything like than.My shorter runs are even easier. Energy wise i feel fine. I don't have to go to work on my running days though.
Just try it and see what works for you.By trial and error is the way to do it.0 -
I mostly run first thing, get up and dress before I’ve realised what’s happening, drink a small glass of water, pee and go. I can be twenty minutes away before my brain kicks in and figures out I’m outside, moving, and the only way back is to run. By that time I’m awake enjoying the world. I drink a small protein shake or glass of chocolate milk when I get back, and don’t properly eat until a few hours later. I’m still alive….
On weekends I sometimes run in the afternoon, but wait a couple of hours after eating (normally eating something like a full English breakfast if I think I can get away with it!!). I have learnt my lesson about getting warm as soon as you get back though – I used to stay in my running gear and mooch around having lunch, now I run a hot bath or similar.
I was never a morning person either, but figured there's so many things I wanted to do in the evening socially (and kept making excuses), that I could spare half an hour in the morning for a run0 -
I used to. Now I've got to be on the train at 6, out the door by 5:45, so not enough time.
I can't run after eating, ever. I often run at lunchtime and eat after. Otherwise right when I get home, before making dinner0 -
I completed C25K a few months ago and then Things happened and I stopped running. I want to start again, but I also hate the sun and can't breathe in the gym, both of which are problems in the summer. The obvious solution is to quit being a baby and run at 6am. I work 8-5. I'm not a morning person, but I'm also not willing to sacrifice my evenings, so this is what I've decided to do (it's a novel idea, I know).
Obviously I'm not going to die, but does anyone have tips/whatever for running at the crack of dawn? Do you eat before or after? Are you dead at work afterwards or do you find it wakes you up more? Are you hungrier at work? Any other advice is welcome as well.
You'll actually find you have more endurance. This is because your body temperature is lowest when you first wake.
1. If your goal is to lose fat, don't eat. If it's to increase endurance, etc eat some carbs like a banana.
2. You'll be more alert through the day but ready to go to sleep in the evening!
3. You will likely be hungrier due to your metabolism getting a jump start first thing. Eat fiber to keep satisfied.
I've been going to the gym at 4:30AM for over a year and won't switch back to evenings. I very rarely miss a workout because it's the first thing I do rather than get to the end of the day and it was stressful/long/things came up/not in the mood/etc so I'm just going to take it easy tonight.0 -
You may actually die. I try to avoid running ... it makes the cops suspicious ...3
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RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »I think consistency is key if you are going to keep doing it, especially if you are not really a morning person. Don't let yourself snooze or skip mornings - I swear it made getting up the next morning worse!
Set out your running clothes the night before. I've also been known to sleep in mine
I don't eat prior, just a few sips of coffee.
You sleep in your run stuff?
Ok.......
I sleep in my workout shirt a lot of nights. I don't think it's that unusual.
Then get up and wear it to work out?
Sure why not? When I would get up at 5am I'd roll out of bed, brush my teeth, put my contacts in, and jump on the treadmill. When it's chilly in the morning not having to change was a big plus.
I just couldn't be in dirty clothes, you've had them on in bed like 8 hours.
Saying that I run outside. I certainly wouldn't go out in sweaty bed clothes. Each to their own I guess.
I don't get people shopping in pjs either.
What do you do in your sleep that has you so drenched that you can't go...sweat in running clothes?
I run in the morning, fasted. If I workout on a full stomach I feel gross.
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genpopadopolous wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »I think consistency is key if you are going to keep doing it, especially if you are not really a morning person. Don't let yourself snooze or skip mornings - I swear it made getting up the next morning worse!
Set out your running clothes the night before. I've also been known to sleep in mine
I don't eat prior, just a few sips of coffee.
You sleep in your run stuff?
Ok.......
I sleep in my workout shirt a lot of nights. I don't think it's that unusual.
Then get up and wear it to work out?
Sure why not? When I would get up at 5am I'd roll out of bed, brush my teeth, put my contacts in, and jump on the treadmill. When it's chilly in the morning not having to change was a big plus.
I just couldn't be in dirty clothes, you've had them on in bed like 8 hours.
Saying that I run outside. I certainly wouldn't go out in sweaty bed clothes. Each to their own I guess.
I don't get people shopping in pjs either.
What do you do in your sleep that has you so drenched that you can't go...sweat in running clothes?
I run in the morning, fasted. If I workout on a full stomach I feel gross.
Since I hit perimenopause I sweat every night and some nights I feel like I'm drenched in sweat. Best not to sleep in anything.
I don't run in the mornings. I do usually run early on Sundays (like 10 or 11 am). And I run in the afternoon after work. I usually have tons of energy after my runs. I will be a little tired right after it, but I always feel really energized on Sundays and in the evenings after I run. I would expect to have plenty of energy for your day.2 -
Walked at 6 this morning which resulted in a massive headache until about 11, but otherwise it went pretty well. It did show me that I should probably give it a week or two before I start trying to run again--an hour walk tired me out more than it really needed to, haha. I think I'm also not getting as much water as I thought I was, so fixing that should help as well.
Of course it's going to pour tomorrow, but I think getting into the habit will be good for me. Thanks for the help, all. 0 -
The only way I can run early in the morning is to get everything ready the night before and when my alarm goes off, get my *kitten* out the door as soon as possible. No food, no coffee, no checking my email. Just get your *kitten* out. The longer it takes you to get out there, the easier it is to find excuses to go back to bed.
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I just couldn't be in dirty clothes, you've had them on in bed like 8 hours.
Saying that I run outside. I certainly wouldn't go out in sweaty bed clothes. Each to their own I guess.
I don't get people shopping in pjs either.[/quote]
Lol not being mean but you'd never survive the military there are days you go in the same uniform while on deployments or even in the field. Awww sweet memories
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I start at 4 am in the dark, half a coffee and go for a run!, go go go!1
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I somehow manage to get myself up, eat breakfast, and get in my car before 6:30 AM to go meet other people for a long run; but I can't seem to get myself out the door before 9 AM 10 AM for a solo run.
I'm sure there are many advantages to morning running, such as cooler weather in the summer; less traffic; what traffic there is being more predictable; and guaranteeing that the run actually happens instead of being canceled after a stress-filled day. But I've found there is no time saving to running in the morning versus evening for me; the time management is like squeezing a balloon, make more time here and I lose more time somewhere else.0 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »I think consistency is key if you are going to keep doing it, especially if you are not really a morning person. Don't let yourself snooze or skip mornings - I swear it made getting up the next morning worse!
Set out your running clothes the night before. I've also been known to sleep in mine
I don't eat prior, just a few sips of coffee.
You sleep in your run stuff?
Ok.......
I sleep in my workout shirt a lot of nights. I don't think it's that unusual.
Then get up and wear it to work out?
Sure why not? When I would get up at 5am I'd roll out of bed, brush my teeth, put my contacts in, and jump on the treadmill. When it's chilly in the morning not having to change was a big plus.
I just couldn't be in dirty clothes, you've had them on in bed like 8 hours.
Saying that I run outside. I certainly wouldn't go out in sweaty bed clothes. Each to their own I guess.
I don't get people shopping in pjs either.
Depending on the weather they will be sweatier in 3-5 minutes.0 -
Obviously I'm not going to die, but does anyone have tips/whatever for running at the crack of dawn? Do you eat before or after? Are you dead at work afterwards or do you find it wakes you up more? Are you hungrier at work? Any other advice is welcome as well.
There's a large group of people who run several miles before breakfast most mornings and then put in a full day's work with no adverse effects. They're called Marines.
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Obviously I'm not going to die, but does anyone have tips/whatever for running at the crack of dawn? Do you eat before or after? Are you dead at work afterwards or do you find it wakes you up more? Are you hungrier at work? Any other advice is welcome as well.
4/5 week days I'm up at 0400-0430 to run anywhere from 3 to 9 miles. I just wake up, get dressed and go, no coffee, no food. I'm actually more tired on the days I days I don't run. Once you get in the routine, it's no problem at all.2 -
Almost all of my runs occur as the sun is coming up. Be sure to wear reflective gear!!!0
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Running in the morning is the best. Embrace it. If it's indeed still dark, visibility vest and, even a headlamp/taillight isn't a bad idea.
And a camera to catch the occasional spectacular sunrise. . .
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You may actually die. I try to avoid running ... it makes the cops suspicious ...
Depending on where you live and how early you are running this is a real possibility. I use to walk to work at 3 AM and had this problem and I wasn't even running!
In my opinion if you aren't a morning person now, you never will be. Is there a reason you can't run in the evening? I'm from Vegas so I totally get it if it's 90 at 8 PM and currently live up north so get it that it might still be sunny at 10 PM. Unless I'm being well paid I stick to the belief that leaving the house before noon will result in my death.1 -
OP - I'm not a fan of being out the door early in the morning, but I realized I can't make excuses if I wake up and go vs. wait all day and run after work. I faked it until I made it. I set my automatic coffee maker to start at 6am, drink a cup - then go. Now I live by my morning workouts, and get super cranky if I can't.. haha. It's satisfying being finished with your workout before you get to work. I always workout fasted, but no real reason why... I'm not usually hungry at 6am.
I love running after work sometimes too if the weather is going to be nicer than the morning. But, I genuinely enjoy running, so it's a little harder for me to want to skip it 0 -
I've done both but now consistently get up at 5am for a run. It really is so much better (granted the climate here is friendly). Morning's are quiet, traffic is is minimal and you share the space with others who appreciate it. Bad behaviour is not much of an issue in the morning. Depending on your location, evening runs bring you into contact with drunks and people rushing to get home.
Early starts mean I come home for plenty of time to stretch and eat, and it sets me up for a great day at work.
The real challenge is that one needs to go to bed early since sleep deprivation compromises health goals.
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Obviously I'm not going to die, but does anyone have tips/whatever for running at the crack of dawn? Do you eat before or after? Are you dead at work afterwards or do you find it wakes you up more? Are you hungrier at work? Any other advice is welcome as well.
There's a large group of people who run several miles before breakfast most mornings and then put in a full day's work with no adverse effects. They're called Marines.
Believe me, I'm well aware I'm not Marine material, haha.jennybearlv wrote: »You may actually die. I try to avoid running ... it makes the cops suspicious ...
Depending on where you live and how early you are running this is a real possibility. I use to walk to work at 3 AM and had this problem and I wasn't even running!
In my opinion if you aren't a morning person now, you never will be. Is there a reason you can't run in the evening? I'm from Vegas so I totally get it if it's 90 at 8 PM and currently live up north so get it that it might still be sunny at 10 PM. Unless I'm being well paid I stick to the belief that leaving the house before noon will result in my death.
It will definitely still be very warm in the evenings where I live, which is a factor, but more than that I think it's mental. No, I don't like getting up early, and I might not do it in the mornings on weekends, but on weekdays there's a mental divide: before 5 is work, after 5 is relax. Exercise is definitely on the work side, and right now I'd rather wake up early than take time out of my de-stress time. I know running relaxes a lot of people, but I'm not there yet.0 -
Running at night is also an option. I prefer it to running in the morning. It's just important that I tell someone what route I'm taking and when I should be back. Plus having my phone. But those dangers still exist in the morning, so it's always important to do that. I find I yawn too much in the morning and it makes it too hard to breathe when running. Hence I like night running better. And I mean at like 9:00 pm. That way you can still have do things in the evening.
Just try out different times and find what feels best for you and what fits in your life best.0 -
Running in the morning is the best.
And a camera to catch the occasional spectacular sunrise. . .
Oh, I don't know... I think a case can be made for evening runs as well
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I am a morning runner (35-50 miles a week). I only have a cup of coffee before I go out as I can't stand running with food in me.
I have my running clothes ready on my dresser so it's easy to wake up and change to get my mindset going. I find working out before my day starts gives me more energy and I don't have to worry about sneaking a run in later in the day incase other conflicts come up0
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