Morning motivation?

emmajane2211
emmajane2211 Posts: 37 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
So, I have been running on an evening.. Crawling in from work and not going myself chance to think before putting on the trainers and leaving again. However I'm wanting to put my runs to morning.. More convenient and I do believe it would boost my metabolism? (Correct me If I'm wrong). So what do you guys do to get you out of bed on a morning? This will be my main struggle I won't lie! Also breakfast after I presume? Any hints and tips gladly recieved!
Thanks

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  • runningjen74
    runningjen74 Posts: 312 Member
    People have differing opinions on food. I'm still playing with it, but I've found coffee and a piece of fruit is enough if I'm lifting and better than eating a full breakfast. But if I'm lifting and then some intervals I need to add in some raisins after lifting to get me through the running.

    Still not convinced I have it sussed, but listen to your body and there isn't a one size fits all.
  • runningjen74
    runningjen74 Posts: 312 Member
    Just remembered an article I came across.....

    http://jasonferruggia.com/some-tips-for-those-who-train-early-in-the-morning/

    Not saying I agree with it all, and it is focused on someone that lifts versus runs.

    Also, I never ever drink my calories, bar milk in coffee.... but this might be a time that it should be considered. A smoothie on waking up, and heading out 30 min later might work out. I don't need it for lifting, but a hard cardio might be different.
  • Cryck84
    Cryck84 Posts: 24 Member
    I've been doing the 30DS (27 minutes) 3s/wk and jogging (30 minutes) 3x/wk. For me, I get my workout clothes ready the night before. When I wake up I have a glass of water, brush my teeth, get dressed, and work out. Afterwards, I drink a glass of water while I make tea and bacon and eggs. If time is tight in the morning, maybe make ahead some breakfast stuff like mini frittatas or hard boiled eggs.

    If you run longer than that you may want to eat something first. Listen to your body.

    Having a running buddy helped for me; I don't want to leave her waiting, so I make sure I'm getting up for her!

    Now that I'm a little farther along in my fitness journey and I can see the changes happening, it's easier to get out of bed to work out.

    I have also heard that a good idea it to sleep in your workout clothes, then you're already dressed and you just need to put on your shoes!

    There's less traffic if you go early. Also, now that it's summer here, running in the morning has the added benefit of being cooler.

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