When I was running the Couch to 5k program, I almost always ran in the morning, really early in the morning. Since graduating from C25K, I’ve found that I simply don’t have the motivation for those early morning runs. Sure, I frequently run before work, but I’m not getting up at 5am anymore.
One of my favorite times to run is over a long lunch. I’ve got a gig (and a boss) that’s flexible enough to allow for a long lunch if I come in early. Coming in an hour early gives me time for a two-hour lunch, plenty of time to head to the house, jog around the neighborhood, grab a quick shower, and make it back to work with time to spare. It’s a great way to get out of the office, clear my head, get some fresh air, and energize myself for the rest of the day.
When’s your favorite time to run?
April 4th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Good question! I like to run first thing in the morning because it “gets it out of the way”, but if I really want to feel in good shape and try to beat a personal best, I prefer running later in the day once my legs and body have had a good opportunity to stretch and warm-up.