The weather here in Chicago has been hot and humid for the last few weeks. Perhaps I’m odd but for the most part, I don’t consider the weather when deciding to go joggling. The weather is what the weather is.
But my wife suggested that it might be a good idea to run in the morning before the sun made it too hot. She just couldn’t understand why I was continuing to do my workouts at 3pm. “Don’t you get hot?” she asks.
Upon reflection, I guess I do get hot. My runs have been a little slower and I’m sweating profusely.
Since I wake up between 5 and 5:30 am, there is some logic in running earlier rather than later. So, for the last week I’ve been joggling in the morning.
Observations
1. It is generally cooler in the morning and that feels good.
2. I’m not running much faster
3. It is more peaceful in the morning
4. I like running with the sun to my back
5. You find more money in the morning
6. It’s a little harder to motivate myself in the morning than in the afternoon
I’m not sure if I’ll stick with the morning joggling routine, but for this hot weather it does make sense.
When is your favorite time to run? Leave a comment below.
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I prefer to joggle in Florida at sunset because I’m too lazy to wake up early to run.
I still joggle some mid-day, but the sun and humidity is brutal.
Way to cash in on the early morning coin spottings.
Thanks! Found 12 cents today!
Congrats. I’ve had some dry spells lately. I’m also bordering on coin collecting addiction, as I ponder getting out of the car while at lights if I see a coin at a stop light… j/k. But, it does cross my mind how tempting that would be.
I’ve found that early morning races present a unique challenge to me because I’m so used to joggling in the evening. In particular, I find that I have to be extra careful to time my breakfast properly prior to such races in order to feel energized but not bloated.
I prefer to run in the morning because I have more energy and I feel energized for the rest of the day. When I get home from work, I usually want to decompress. Also, 99% of races are in the morning, so it gives you a chance to practice your race day routine. When I run in the afternoon or at night, I always find myself worrying about what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat it to avoid cramps or an upset stomach. Waiting too late in the day makes it easier for me to make excuses not to run.