Tips for Transitioning to AM Running

[windwalker]

I normally train about 7am since I didn't have to be at work till 12:30 but now I have to be there at 9:30 and I'm 30 min from work so I have to be finished by 7am and drive the 20 min home from the park, eat breakfast and then get ready to go.

Dave

 

[WVUFan]

Since I've started running, I've been a morning runner. I am one of those people who sleeps in running clothes and never hits snooze. I was never a morning person, but I rarely have a problem getting up to run. I'm having the opposite problem, as I now have to start running in the early evening, and I am having a hard time making that transition.

 

[skinnieminnie123]

I'm beginning a walking routine, then building up to running. I tried to look up the couch to a 5K lin, but my computer sees it as a virus. Any other tips or websites I could try?

 

[hops&dreams]

@skinnyminnie123 - I use the couch to 5k that I downloaded (free) at runningintoshape.com. I like the music she used, and there are audio cues built into the music.

I'm starting it again. I think I'm FINALLY over this hip injury. Ugh.

 

[tmbacon]

I just joined a marathon training group and am forcing myself to meet up with them on Tuesdays/Thursdays @5:30 AM for speedwork and tempo runs. Today was the first day, it went great. I used to run early in the morning years ago (pre-kids) and had forgotten how great I feel the rest of the day when I establish that pattern. I drank a glass of water and half a banana before I left the house which seemed to be a nice enough amount for a 45-minute run.

 

[Princess Roo]

I appreciate everyone's advice. Morning are getting easier for me...not sure if it's just getting used to it, or finding the food combo that works.

I've been drinking ~12oz of water right when I get up (while feeding the baby) and then quickly downing a piece of soynut-butter toast (can't eat nuts) and ~4 ounces of juice at least 20 minutes before I start. If I'm going to be gone for more than an hour, I try to fit some coffee in since I drink coffee every morning and think I'll need some before the marathon to prevent a headache.

 

[fashionista311]

For short (6 miles or under) runs, I tried doing a half of banana and some toast, and I was STARVING halfway through. I then switched to a luna bar, and so far they have been pretty well for me. Really not a fan of the sports food over real food...but when I need to get quick calories with little time to digest, what can I say? the luna bars seem to work. I also drink a glass of water but that's a given.

For long runs (10+) a small whole wheat bagel and banana seems to work.

haven't figured out what to do for those mid distance runs yet (7-9) but I have a 7 on the schedule for tomorrow am, so I guess I better figure it out soon

I also have a tendency to go to bed hungry, but I find that just makes running the morning way worse.