if i go for a run at 05:00 will people think im mad

People run here at all hours of the day....Its rare to see it before 0400 or after midnight, but not unheard of. We also have 24 hour gym's where people go use treadmills etc.

I'm not sure where you live, but where I live its normal for people who run to do it at 5-6 am. I live in Enfield, so perhaps we live in the same spot? I'm in Canada though lol.

I know tons of people that run early in the morning. I'm the opposite though, I do it in the afternoon or evening before it gets dark usually. Lately been running shirtless most of the time too.....because I do want my neighbors to see. lol

why does it matter if your neighbor sees you running?

I would just go when you feel comfortable. Or buy a treadmill. I got a deal on one on clearance and I love it -- especially in winter here. You could probably find a used one. But if you like going outside, don't worry about what others think and do what you need to do for you.

I didn't think cultural differences in exercise times is THAT different across the pond. I often run early, right at dawn break. It's still cool enough outside, and not too busy on the running trail.

Even 24 hour fitness centers are popular, so obviously, people get their sweat on at all sorts of unholy hours

thanks guys i from ireland

I'm from the North and I have been going out quite often these light mornings at around that time for a run, it's great and not a sinner around.

As long as it's safe, you should go for it. I like to do laps at the pool, but that's too early for me. Apparently it is not too early for the "committed" swimmers. The pool is PACKED at that time.

I think it's an excellent time to go for those who have the self-discipline. Go for it! I envy you!

Well, I'm in California so the only way I can beat the heat is to run really early in the morning or really late at night. I'm not happy in the mornings, so I do all my running late at night. By late, I mean 1 in the morning. So waiting until 5 am is a decent hour for many.

If you want to be a police officer, then worrying what your neighbours think about you is something you need to stop right now. You need to learn to do what is right regardless of what the people around you think of you or your decisions. In this case, what is right for you is to run...your life may very well depend on your fitness level.

You may think I'm just being dramatic, but I assure you from experience that I am not. Your fitness level is directly related to your ability to win the fight. Get in that mindset now and it will serve you your whole career.

I live right on the Gulf coast in the US where the heat is currently about 95-100 midday with 80% or more humidity, so running around 6am or at 8pm is absolutely necessary for me to even complete my run. I used to run in the late afternoon when it was cooler outside but I had to adapt. No matter what hour though, I'm seeing people out exercising. When you see people out exercising with you, you're on the same level. You're all out getting healthier! If neighbors that aren't out exercising see you, I say let them. There will be one of four instances when they do:

1.) They won't really care and will continue about their business
2.) They try to joke to themselves but really the insecurity of joking over someone exercising will make them cry on the inside
3.) They'll have a little envy at you getting healthier and will be impressed you're keeping at it
4.) You lead by example and they figure out a way to start exercising too

Can't lose with any of those options.