Comments on: Tips For Running In The Morning

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:01:17 +0000

I’m the worst at putting together training plans, because i can never follow them, life always gets in the way. i do 3 runs per week (tempo, interval, long distance) and 3 days of cross training. i try to increase the distance of my long runs by adding a mile every weekend. then once i get over 13 miles, i add on a mile or two every other weekend until im up to the 20+ milers.

By: Priscilya

Priscilya — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:35:02 +0000

Its looking like mornings for me too, but its really tough doing this alone. Anyone training for the NYC marathon looking for a running partner, please let me know:-)its been hard deciding on a training schedule. I don’t believe in just running-gotta have some strength training days but I’m clueless as to how to put a plan together that will allow me to achieve my goal of 3 hours. Please help.
Thanxoxo!

By: Back in the morning run routine « 4:30 or Bust: A Quest for Marathon Mediocrity

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:48:06 +0000

[...] hopefully allow for running or time at the gym. It is also quite possible that I was inspired by Jason and Ari, who both wrote about morning running this week. Some of my friends on dailymile also run [...]

By: Daniel Norton

Daniel Norton — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:37:32 +0000

You’re times will be better later in the summer than if you had the same run in the evening when it’s a lot more humid. I find the humidity saps my pace more than the foggy mental haze of running in the AM. Scott’s right that the winter AM runs are a lot less fun.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:03:25 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts Dan, I struggled through this morning, but the general consensus seems to be “stick with it”

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:02:29 +0000

Thanks Ari, I’m heading over to Brandon’s blog for your tips! Best, J

By: Ari

Ari — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:10:34 +0000

Jason,

I just wrote a guest blog entry for Brandon last night about this very subject. It takes a while to get used to, but once you do, you’ll be thrilled you made the switch. Check out my article here: http://brandonsmarathon.com/2009/06/guest-blogger-ari-morning-running/

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:46:55 +0000

Ha, thanks Scott. I just posted a recap of how it went this morning… mostly a mixed bag. You’re definitely right about slower times though. But I’m all over your advice, I will stick with it for a few weeks and hope it becomes more natural!

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:02:35 +0000

Hard to get started, but once you start, easy to form the habit, especially this time of year when it is light outside. Harder in winter when it is cold and dark. Just do it a couple of times, and you’ll find it is easy to keep going.

I always found my times to be slower in the morning, so don’t let that deter you.

By: Daniel Norton

Daniel Norton — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:47:29 +0000

I made the transition to morning runs this year, and I have never been a morning person. The first couple weeks were rough, but I would set my work out clothes out, and then just get out of bed immediately after the alarm went off rather than hit the snooze button. After three weeks, it just became habit. There are, of course, still mornings where I would rather sleep in. It gets easier though.