With the cooler weather happening, and the mornings getting colder and darker, I find myself having a much more difficult time getting out of bed and going for a run in the morning. But on the other hand, I’m generally a much bigger fan of working out in the a.m. While afternoon workouts can be successful, I much prefer to get it done in the morning and start my day off with a sweat session. However, when you’re so peacefully sleeping in your warm, cozy bed…
Sometimes you just want to stay there and sleep an extra little bit. You think about how cold it is outside, and you know for sure itz cold since your house has a chill to it now. You debate just doing it and getting your workout done with, so it’s not hanging over your head throughout the day. Then you contemplate [again] staying in bed… For just a little bit longer… In your warm, cozy bed… Well, which one do you think I chose?
The past couple of mornings, I’ve opted to stay in bed and skip the morning workout. Yes, this means at the end of the work day I know I’ll have to get moving, but you know what? It hasn’t been so bad! Another reason why morning runs have not been happening as much is because how dark it is. I used to go out when it was dark, but soon after I started, the sun would come up. Not anymore. And so close to my upcoming half marathon, I don’t want to chance tripping and falling in the pitch black. Again. So after school, I grab my gear (Yurbuds) and lace up my sneakers.
And put on a happy face! Mind over matter, my friends.
It really makes a big difference when you want to run and have a positive attitude about it. I set out to do three, four, or five miles at an “easy” pace. Aka: I didn’t try to maintain a certain speed; I merely wanted to get some miles in, so I ran without worrying about the time. And you know what happened?
5 miles at an 8:15 pace, baby! Not bad for not really trying! So this morning I’ll set my alarm clock for the early morning, but if I don’t feel like getting out of bed… I may just take that extra time in my warm, cozy bed.
Do you have a harder time getting up in the morning when the weather gets cold?
I love that you’re more than willing to change your workout plans on a whim! I’m actually an early riser by nature and love waking up
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I love waking up early for no reason at all, even though I don’t work out in the mornings! Then again, I live in Miami and cold weather is never an issue haha
I’m an early bird, too! So when I “sleep in,” that just means til 6 instead of 5:15 or so haha I love being productive in the morning time!! Whether itz a workout or other stuff! And I would love if cold weather was never an issue!!
This happens to me ALL the time. Warm bed vs. chilly morning run – usually my bed wins! But just like you I am going to TRY really hard at waking up and not contemplate for 15min whether to run or not! Nice 5 miles btw! Speedy!
Haha yes sometimes I lay in bed thinking if I should get up or not and then by the time I make my decision itz like.. time to get ready for the day!
I totally have a harder time getting up to workout now! Not only is it cold but it’s darker out too! I think when I plan ahead and lay everything out I am much more likely to get up!
The darkness definitely makes a difference! If I know that I have time to workout after school, then I’m more likely to skip my morning workout.. if I know morning is the only time I have.. then I’m up! (despite the cold and dark!!)
I have a much harder time getting out of bed in the colder mornings too…That warm cozy bed just calls your back in!! I do usually force myself up though, because I know I wont work out after work if I don’t do it in the morning. There are some mornings where I just say “eff it” though, and stay cozied up a little longer
I force myself too… That’s why when this week I had TWO afternoon runs I was like holy cow! haha
i’ve been having an awful time getting out of bed too! Harleyyybear looks like your puppy up there he doesn’t want to move and he just wants to snuggle and then I don’t want to move because I’ll feel bad haha. I’ve actually started going to the noon crossfit instead of 6am or 9am because I just don’t want to get out of bed. haha. Hope you are enjoying your new headphones!
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I do love my Yurbuds! Zoey is not helpful when getting up in the morning because she prefers to sleep in, too!!
As soon as the weather it gets cold, I want to huddle in bed as long as possible. I’ve recently switched to afternoon workouts from morning ones and it’s actually been going pretty well for me! Although if I’m doing a long run, I need to be a little more conscious of timing – I’ve got the world’s most sensitive stomach when it comes to eating and running.
I don’t think I’ll switch completely to afternoon workouts, but sometimes itz just too hard to get out of bed!!
THIS is the reason I work out in the afternoon. I CANNOT make myself get out of that warm, cozy bed for a morning workout. I’ve tried and it just does not work! Love the pink Yurbuds!
haha sometimes i have no trouble at all… itz just this darn cold weather that gets me!
Love your whole outlook on if you get up; great, if not.. theres always later
Yup, agreed!
I try so hard to get into the morning workout routine but my warm bed always calls my name! Go girl!
If only beds weren’t so warm and cozy….
The hardest part is when there is a snuggly dog! not only is the bed itself warmer, but who wants to end a cuddle session with a pup? LOVE your running shoes!
YES!! Those shoes are the Brooks Pure Flows… I love them – super comfy and lightweight and supportive!
I’m the same way – I have to get my workouts in the morning. Otherwise life tends to get in the way or I just don’t feel like it.. I’ve had successful afternoon workouts too of course but I just feel a lot more motivated to get it out of the way when I first wake up. Great job for doing so well without trying! I need to get myself out and running sometime soon again
I prefer morning workouts, too. Occassionally itz time to be able to sleep in just a little bit longer and workout in the afternoon, but like you said I think motivation definitely plays a role!
I can’t wait to try out the ear buds when they come. I am all about the mornings, but I don’t usually get home till about 8 so I kind of have to work out in the am or else I won’t be able to do it at all. at least you have time in the afternoon!
Yes, that’s very true. I definitely get up in the morning if I don’t have time in the afternoon. 8 is so late!
I don’t blame you for wanting to stay in your warm bed in the morning! I’m the same way. I wake up, see how dark it is outside, and just want to roll over and fall back asleep. I swear the only thing that gets me out of bed sometimes is the promise of coffee and breakfast
haha coffee and breakfast are pretty good motivators!!
I’ve actually been working out in the early morning more often lately! But not outside. It’s too cold and the darkness scares me!
Nice! Once these runs are done, I’ll be back in the gym… where itz not freezing, not dark, and people are around! haha
SOO with you on this. I can’t wake up ever, ha. The fact that I HAVE to teach zumba at night makes me never want to work out in the am, lol. Sometimes we just need that extra rest!
Ah I don’t think I could do NIGHT workouts! Afternoon I’m good with, but not night!! And amen to the extra rest!
For some reason it seems like getting up to run is harder than getting up to crossfit. Maybe because I know I’ll be inside a building? Way to fit it in anyway! These afternoon temps have been nice for a run, I may try to squeeze one in today!
I hear ya – plus there are other people there. I do much better if I’m meeting people!!
Nice job! and GREAT Pace… I’m always the “stay snuggled and warm” person. I need to get out there more early on.
Thanks! Hey if you have time to do it later, then by all means! Morning is the best time for me to get my workout in – I just got lucky with two good afternoon runs this week!
Yeah, I’ve definitely been staying in bed longer now that the weather is cooler and it is darker outside.
Itz hard not to!
It is not the cold but the darkness in the room that has me going Huh! it cannot be 6 am already:) Your doggie is oozing cuteness! Have a Great One!
Thanks!
I think she’s a cutie too hehe I think the cold gets me more than the darkness!
You have a great attitude with your workouts!
And I totally don’t blame you for wanting to stay cozy in your bed! It hasn’t gotten too cold here yet, so I haven’t experienced that yet, but I’m sure this will happen to me soon enough;)
You’re lucky!! I wish it would stay warm here forever!!
It is SO hard for me to get my butt out of bed to run since the temperatures have dropped to the low 40′s. Not cool.
Last weekend it was low 40′s.. thankfully I’m headed to San Francisco where it is warmer this weekend! YES!
Speedy girl! I love my morning runs but I find it hard when it’s raining…. ugh, I don’t like the rain.
Ew I never go out if it’s raining unless I’m running with a buddy or if itz a race!