Who wants to get up around 4:45 am in the morning to work out? It’s a struggle for me but I get it done most of the time.
Here are 5 reasons why I get up early to work out/run:
- Less likely to miss a workout. It’s the only time available for me most of the time. I work 12 hr days, three or four days a week. I get home around 8 pm. If I don’t get up early to workout, I know I won’t get my work out in at night.
- Feel energized. After an early morning run or workout, I feel great and more awake. It’s a great way to start the day.
- Sense of accomplishment. I feel great that I accomplished my workout. I know it’s a step closer to my goals.
- Leaves time for other things during the day. Even when I’m not working, it’s nice to get my workout done early so I have time to do fun things during the day. I don’t have to worry about having to get my workout in if I already did it in the morning.
- Great for your body. My body is getting conditioned, stronger and fitter when I workout. It gives my metabolism a boost since calories are burned even after my workout is done.
Those are my reasons why I get my workouts/runs done in the morning. When do you like to work out or run?
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Happy Running Mom 
I’m right with you in the morning for all those reasons! If it doesn’t happen then, it’s really hard to make it happen, and it’s just a great way to start the day!
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Nice! Such a great way to start the day! 🙂
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I always prefer a morning workout. I am much more energetic in the morning even it means getting out of bed earlier. Whenever I run in the afternoon it seems to be much more challenging.
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I hear ya! I think I’m more of a morning person.
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Sometimes I run to work and/or back, but I also like to get workouts or runs during lunch time, so I can have a break from sitting down after a few hours of work.
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That’s awesome! Great job running to work!
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I love getting my workouts done as early as possible. It is tough though because I get to work at 6 or 7 in the AM, so I have to really make sure my schedule is set by the time I get home.
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I know what you mean. Tough when you have to be at work early.
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I’m only a morning workout person in the summer. I don’t mind getting up at sunrise then cus I don’t have to be to work! Plus gotta get those runs in before it gets too hot!
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Yes, so much better to run in the morning in the Summer!
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Like you, I love getting it done in the morning. It makes me feel happy and ready to take on the day! Also, then I don’t have to worry about squeezing it in at some other time. If I do it first thing, there is always time to get it done. Sure, it may mean my alarm goes off really early, but at least I don’t miss it!
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Nice! So true!
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I agree 100% with this list. I’ve always been a morning workout person for all of those reasons! Great post.
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Thanks Rachel!
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I want to be able to work out first thing, but I am simply not a morning person!! Now that I work from home I can get my workouts in around lunchtime which has worked out well for me.
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Great that you work from home! Way to get it done around lunchtime!
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I wouldn’t have a problem getting up early in the morning to workout! Now after work? Ugh. Great tips!
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Thanks Wendy! I agree, so hard to get a workout done after work.
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I agree with all your reasons to get your workout done in the morning! Hardest part is definitely getting up. It does feel great afterwards though!
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Yes, getting up is a struggle.
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I always workout in the mornings too. Maybe not at 5 a.m…. but as soon as I get up. For all the reasons you have named ! Have a great week.
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Nice! Have a great week Karen!
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Great list and I agree with your reasons. Right now I work from home, so I usually go out during lunch – it’s warmer! But in the summers, it’s morning workouts all the way!
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Thanks Courtney! That’s great! It would be nice to go out when it’s warmer during the Winter.
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