Early morning runs

Silly Goose On The Loose · 10 Mar 2018 at 06:05

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 06:20

Nope. Much prefer afternoons.

jsmoke · 10 Mar 2018 at 06:23

Does it not hit you by around afternoon though?

Silly Goose On The Loose · 10 Mar 2018 at 06:25

jsmoke said:
Does it not hit you by around afternoon though?

I feel great all day!

omnomnom · 10 Mar 2018 at 06:32

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:05

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

antijoke · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:12

Not what I expected this topic to be about.

darkgen · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:17

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:24

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:26

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

VincentHanna · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:28

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 07:59

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 08:07

antijoke said:
Not what I expected this topic to be about.

Ditto.

mid_gen · 10 Mar 2018 at 08:24

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 08:27

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 08:35

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

Bear · 10 Mar 2018 at 09:01

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 09:01

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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 09:02

Bear said:
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 · 10 Mar 2018 at 09:05

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.

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