Early morning runs

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

Taken up running properly over the last week, on the NHS "couch to 5K" programme.

Done my three runs for this week, every one starting at around 5AM and I have to say, I feel great! I'm really enjoying these early morning runs, does anyone else love to run early in the morning, or exercise early?

 

[the_worrier]

Nope. Much prefer afternoons.

 

[jsmoke]

Does it not hit you by around afternoon though?

 

[Silly Goose On The Loose]

Does it not hit you by around afternoon though?

I feel great all day!

 

[omnomnom]

It depends on the distance for me. If im doing a larger run like 15k upwards ill set off at 5am ish.

Havent done that in the cold tho...bugger that.

 

[Dynix]

I much prefer going to the gym really early, before breakfast, than any other time - that's for both weight lifting and cardio.

 

[antijoke]

Not what I expected this topic to be about.

 

[darkgen]

I opt for a brisk early morning hourly walk 3 times a week with a 2.5 hour (7 miles) one at the weekend. That running lark is no good for your knees or ankles!

 

[Ayahuasca]

I do a 70 minute 15% incline walk every morning between 3 and 4mph. My energy levels have been through the roof since doing so, sleep much better at night and keeps the weight off considering how much I like to eat

 

[wez130]

I started running but then i developed Plantar fasciitis about 18 months ago, it won't go away

 

[VincentHanna]

Until you get to about week 5 or 6 on that couch to 5k program, it's pretty easy stuff anyway.

I was up to week 8, then I had this horrible cold that wouldn't budge for 3 weeks and lost all my progress.

 

[Lmg80]

I've been ill on and off with colds and man flu but managed 5k in 25.30 secs yesterday. Was doing 23 last year.
This is on a treadmill

 

[physichull]

Not what I expected this topic to be about.

Ditto.

 

[mid_gen]

What kind of state are people in that they need 9 weeks to complete 5k? It's a 30 minute light jog....anyone that isn't disabled should be able to manage it with a modicum of determination without training.

I can't because my knee is shot, but still

 

[VincentHanna]

It's aimed at people who don't really do any excercise at all. Most of it is psychological.

I'm 15 stone and the only excercise I really get is walking the dog.

 

[Bassmansam]

Running ? I have not done that since i finished school 15 years ago!

 

[Bear]

I used to run but ride a bike now and go out at sun rise at the weekends. It’s good for my mental health, riding in the countryside on empty roads, so quiet and peaceful and much safer without so much traffic

 

[tom_nieto]

I'm quite looking forward to my cycle commute increasing to 40 minutes each way. That's a nice way to start the morning, especially in the summer!

 

[tom_nieto]

I used to run but ride a bike now and go out at sun rise at the weekends. It’s good for my mental health, riding in the countryside on empty roads, so quiet and peaceful and much safer without so much traffic

I'm glad I get in for before 8 otherwise commuting would be pretty hairy!

 

[Supernova]

I cycle to work so I set off at 6:30/7am. 10 miles to work, 10 miles home in the afternoon. Mostly off road or quiet roads (cyclocross bike). It's great. Nothing can match the mental health benefits of exercise.