Early morning running

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Sep 2018
11:15pm, 8 Sep 2018
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Surrey Phil
Great pictures! I love being out for a run around 6.00 am. It's quiet, less traffic and the air is much better. No better way to start the day.
Sep 2018
4:50am, 9 Sep 2018
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GimmeMedals
I totally agree, SP.
Fabulous photo, Swittle.
Sep 2018
7:45am, 9 Sep 2018
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mushroom
Most of my runs start before 7am. It's a great time of the day for running.

I often get to see the wildlife in my local woods - typically I see deer, squirrels and herons.

The only downside now is that it's turning darker. December and January are still dark when I set off. It just adds to the interest of changing seasons!
Sep 2018
8:39am, 9 Sep 2018
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GimmeMedals
I agree, Mushroom. Early spring, when the daylight reappears, is so good to see!
Sep 2018
10:01am, 9 Sep 2018
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Rosehip
seeing the difference in the mornings already :(

Husband bought me the brightest pink jacket I have ever seen as he's worried about me running in the half-light early doors. It''s frighteningly pink - I'll scare off any wildlife!
Sep 2018
10:27am, 9 Sep 2018
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Turkhish
Great photos …..early morning is my preferred time......I was late setting off this morning 8.30ish …….the increase in traffic is surprising even on a sunday morning.....didn't enjoy so much ……...
Sep 2018
10:45am, 9 Sep 2018
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swittle
Getting up in the dark and setting out under the amber glow of the street lamps is just one part of the challenge of running early.

Add in *unpredictable* weather and slippery or muddy surfaces, and darkrunning may not be for everyone. I used to meet a friend at 5.40am every weekday and we'd do a fairly lively 5 miles, as well as allowing me to continue the Streak.

Running early didn't have a consistently positive impact on work: yes, I could go in invigorated but, especially in recent years, I'd find the 3pm snooze inevitable occasionally! :)
Sep 2018
12:26pm, 9 Sep 2018
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GimmeMedals
Ha ha, I know what you mean Switts 😃
I don’t go out early at weekends - I’ve only just run and it’s nearly lunchtime. A decent head/chest light is essential, even when running where there’s street lights in my village, as it’s not well enough lit and the paths are narrow/uneven in places. I’ve just charged my chest torch in anticipation of needing it tomorrow morning.
Hi viz is wise too. Pink is vivid, RH. I like it!
Sep 2018
3:08pm, 10 Sep 2018
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Dave A
I’ve been running early for about 5 months now, before rather than after work. Days off I run later (in about 10 mins) but it really does set me up for the day. Alarm set for 06:00 but I’m normally awake at 05:45.
Sep 2018
3:21pm, 10 Sep 2018
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Rosehip
I didn’t run till 2 yesterday- felt weong! Nice to be back to pre-breakfast again this morning:)

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