Anyone find it harder running in the morning

SavannahRose

Just wondering if anyone has this issue or used to ? I usually train ( training for first triathalon at moment) in the evening. I run with a club two evenings per week and also do runs myself at lunch times or other evenings too. I went out this morning with club for a slow 10k/11k , this will be an endurance run that will be buliding up to longer distance, all at steady pace. The thing is I felt horrible doing it, it was at 10 am so not too early , whereas in evening I can really get into my running stride. I have found any morning runs I attempt , are a disaster and its like I just want get down on the ground or stop running. I really had to drag myself around this morning, if this was evening I would really enjoy it and could go harder too. Last year did a race in morning too and felt the same, I thought at time it was because I was sick the week before. I ate this morn before I went, and have tried just getting up an not eating either but still a struggle.
Thinking if come race season all races in morn!!! Maybe its just a case of getting out there and getting used to morning runs. If anyone has any advice that would be great!

Pisco Sour

I dont run many mornings myself, but whenever I do I dont find it a problem. What I hate though is running in the evening after work, when its dark, and the park is closed and so having to run around the same boring route over and over. I just find it more of a chore to run in the dark. Everyone is different. If you dont enjoy morning runs, then go for a time you feel more comfortable with.

SavannahRose

Thanks for reply. Just thinking if racing in summer in mornings it will not be good if feel the way I usually do! will need get out in morns , or find if eating/not eating helps etc

another world

What time are you getting up at? If it´s only at 9.30am or even 9am your body mightn´t be awake enough to really get going. I always feel terrible if I head out straight away after waking up... best to leave it a good hour or so. IMO

gerard65

Mornings are alot tougher for me also. Its an individual thing, some people can hop out of bed, on with the runners and out the door with no problem. For me its a least mid-day before the joints are oiled up. I prefer evenings.

SavannahRose

Yes , I think I need to get up earlier and give my body time to wake up and eat earlier too. Normally I dont like anything in my stomach at least 2.5 or 3 hours before I run and I can't run on empty either. Will try this next Sat I'm running in the mornings. Hoping it will help.

Mainah

This article talks about this issue:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/10/health/nutrition/10best.html

I definitely run or swim better in the afternoon - I find it really difficult in the mornings, even when I've been awake for a while before going. I've had to adapt to some morning workouts because of my schedule, but I find them much tougher than the evening workouts - even after a full day of work.

pgibbo

You get used to morning sesisons after a couple of weeks of doing them. It;s also important to be well hydrated for them. I find if I get straight up and don't have some water before a run or bike first thing in the morning, I really suffer. Hydrate as much as possible the day beofre also. Just my own personal experience. Also helps to get up a couple of hours beofrehand to have some breakfast if possible!