HOW TO GET UP EACH DAY FOR A MORNING RUN
I love coaching runners to get better and one of the most empowering things a runner can do in training is get up early for a morning run. So if you want to get up earlier let’s start practicing and improving. Here are 13 proven tips to help you get up each day for a morning run.
TIP #1:
Commit to it. Each night, commit to your workout before going to bed. Don’t leave the decision until the morning, make it the night before.
TIP #2:
Give it 100% effort for 21 days. It takes time for your body to adjust, so don’t quit after a few tries at a morning run. Look at your calendar and find 21 days that you can commit to it.
TIP #3:
Find an accountability partner. If this is not an option, find someone to text with each morning.
TIP #4:
Go to bed early. It may be hard at first, but it will become easier as you make this more routine. Shut off electronics an hour before you need to sleep, and read or take a hot bath instead. You still need your sleep!
TIP #5:
Set multiple alarms. In case you accidentally turn one off, you’ll want a backup.
TIP #7:
Drink a glass of water before bed. you’ll need to go to the bathroom first thing (which will help you wake up).
TIP #8:
Put your alarm across the room.Not only does it put your phone out of reach so you are forced to sleep instead of screwing around on it, but you have to physically get out of bed to turn it off.
TIP #9:
Lay your running clothes out the night before). It’s just less effort in the mornings.
TIP #10:
Experiment with pre-run fuel. Some runners need something in their stomach, some are okay running on empty first thing. Experiment and figure out what works for you.
TIP #11:
Get some motivation. While I’m eating, I’ll read blogs, catch up on Instagram, or look at motivational images on Facebook. Try checking out our motivation page here: check it out
TIP #12:
Build in time for warm ups, cool-downs, and stretching
TIP #13
Whatever you do, don’t go back to bed! Force yourself to keep moving.
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