Outside joggers.. how do you find enough daylight?

KeithAngilly

I have to be a work by 7 am...so I run at 4 am.or so on my run days. I have no other time to do it, so I suck it up and hit the road And I usually save enough calories to have a bowl of cereal and fruit right before I go to bed. No worries, there are lots of myths and silly theories floating around . Carbs are bad is one. Not eating after a certain time is another. )

RBXChas

I go out before the sun comes up and just wear reflective and bright clothing.

I don't really see what options you have (other than a treadmill) if you can't do it before work or at lunch and don't feel like you have enough time after work before dinner, either.

This is what I do. I run in my neighborhood, which is pretty safe, and I keep my music on just low enough so that I can still hear stuff going on around me. I prefer to run when it's dark because I don't focus as much on speed. When I run in the daylight I feel like I'm moving at a snail's pace!

JessicaOnKeto

I'm in the same exact situation as you. :ohwell:
I live with my boyfriend, we both work, 9-6pm as well, we try to run quickly once we get home, and then after jogging, come home to make dinner together, but I find it near impossible to find more hours to make our jogs in the day longer then 45min.
Sorry I don't have much input, I was toying with the idea of pre-made meals or jogging the in the morning before work though. (Although we are both not morning people, so it'd be a little difficult) :laugh:
Good luck though, and bumping for ideas! :drinker:

RunFarLiveHappy

I have to say this post kind of cracks me up. It seems like you genuinely want to get out there, but you keep letting things become excuses. If you don't feel safe, find a way to change that: I run in the dark more often then I do in the light, I run in the snow, rain, mud, heat, etc. I love running and as someone pointed out above, if you wait for ideal conditions you might never get out there. If it's a safety issue take some self defense classes, carry a weapon or an alarm, don't run with headphones, be alert and aware of your surroundings. Run in a more populated area, I run in my neighborhood and have only been frightened once. You know bad things happen in the world but you can't let that dictate your life. Get reflective clothing and a head lamp if you are concerned about being able to be seen and being able to navigate well.

I've also eaten supper at 11:00 pm or as early as 5:00 pm and it's never caused me health issues nor has it slowed my progress as my ticker will tell the story. I run three days a week, one short run, one moderate run and one long run. If I absolutely have to I will hit the gym for hamster time on the treadmill. If you have a passion for running you have to make it happen. There's been some great ideas posted, crock pots are magical, you can cook ANYTHING in them!

KeithAngilly

I have to say this post kind of cracks me up. It seems like you genuinely want to get out there, but you keep letting things become excuses. If you don't feel safe, find a way to change that: I run in the dark more often then I do in the light, I run in the snow, rain, mud, heat, etc. I love running and as someone pointed out above, if you wait for ideal conditions you might never get out there. If it's a safety issue take some self defense classes, carry a weapon or an alarm, don't run with headphones, be alert and aware of your surroundings. Run in a more populated area, I run in my neighborhood and have only been frightened once. You know bad things happen in the world but you can't let that dictate your life. Get reflective clothing and a head lamp if you are concerned about being able to be seen and being able to navigate well.

I've also eaten supper at 11:00 pm or as early as 5:00 pm and it's never caused me health issues nor has it slowed my progress as my ticker will tell the story. I run three days a week, one short run, one moderate run and one long run. If I absolutely have to I will hit the gym for hamster time on the treadmill. If you have a passion for running you have to make it happen. There's been some great ideas posted, crock pots are magical, you can cook ANYTHING in them!

Love it!! This describes exactly my approach. When there is a will, there is a way!

Runs4Wine

I work 8-4:30pm, and have to take my son to/from school.

I get up and run at 5am and see a lot of other early morning runners/walkers at that hour. I live in a safe neighborhood that's well lit. I also wear a reflective vest and it has flashing lights on it which I turn on for foggy days. I prefer to run in the morning for a number of reasons, but mostly because it gets done and it starts out for a good day.

I wouldn't run on trails or areas that aren't well lit.

dperich1968

I have to say this post kind of cracks me up. It seems like you genuinely want to get out there, but you keep letting things become excuses. If you don't feel safe, find a way to change that: I run in the dark more often then I do in the light, I run in the snow, rain, mud, heat, etc. I love running and as someone pointed out above, if you wait for ideal conditions you might never get out there. If it's a safety issue take some self defense classes, carry a weapon or an alarm, don't run with headphones, be alert and aware of your surroundings. Run in a more populated area, I run in my neighborhood and have only been frightened once. You know bad things happen in the world but you can't let that dictate your life. Get reflective clothing and a head lamp if you are concerned about being able to be seen and being able to navigate well.

I've also eaten supper at 11:00 pm or as early as 5:00 pm and it's never caused me health issues nor has it slowed my progress as my ticker will tell the story. I run three days a week, one short run, one moderate run and one long run. If I absolutely have to I will hit the gym for hamster time on the treadmill. If you have a passion for running you have to make it happen. There's been some great ideas posted, crock pots are magical, you can cook ANYTHING in them!

Love it!! This describes exactly my approach. When there is a will, there is a way!

Ditto on the above,

I run early in the morning, try to get on the road before 530am on my run days.

I am fortunate to live where we have many lighted streets, although, I would still be out there bright and early. My early morning routine has created some interesting encounters with a few possums and racoons. Then there is my regular speed walker, senior citizen runner, and newspaper delivery friends. We each wonder where the other is if we miss a day.

My thought is, just get out there and run, run, run!!

sundog10

I am another morning runner; I save my longer runs for the weekend, but during the week I am up and out by 4:30 am. Believe it or not you get used to getting up early. I am lucky enough to live near a high school track that is lit up with enough light. And while it is a lot harder getting the miles in on a track going around and around, its a safe area and I feel great the rest of the day. For me, it works. If i wait until later after I get home, I usually will put it off. On the other hand, staying up after 9 pm is late for me.

CharityGC

I don't have a job. It frees up a lot of my time. :laugh: