Early morning workouts (Page 2)

Use to have a tough time waking up. Then I got a dawn simulator light; changed my life! (on most days )

http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/HF3470_60/wake-up-light

For those of you that just roll out of bed and workout....umm....I'm just going to say it...don't you have issues with needing to go to the bathroom once the system starts going? I would never think of starting a workout until all biological activities are taken care of, and for that coffee is a necessity. Is that not an issue for you? I'd poop my tri shorts daily...





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My training partner (my dog) recently had knee surgery and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Due to this my morning routine has changed for the better and worse. I used to get up and head out the door (or get on the trainer) in minutes. I now get up even earlier to take him on a 20-30 minute walk before my workout. However, this has allowed me to eat a little something (usually the taffy like powerbars) before the walk and also get any biological issues settled before my workout. Similar to the others who get up 30 minutes before working out, this wakes me up and gets me warmed up before doing whatever it is that's on the schedule for the day.

Short answer - yes. However, it's typically only an issue on runs (not biking), and only if the run is longer than 3-4 miles. As such, my typical 4+ mile routes near my house include passes by several city parks and playgrounds with facilities available Once I get into the 7+ mile range, I can do loops which go by plenty of early-morning or 24/7 businesses (Waffle House, gas stations, Hardee's, etc.). The added benefit there is that all those smells sure make you want to get home and get some grub!

It usually hits me before I leave the house if I have to go.

I only been hit a couple of times during runs with the sudden digestive impact. I keep my routes in 3-5 mile loops of the YMCA. Usually can make it back without issue. There were a couple of times that I had to take a break inside the woods. One of my head wraps is still in the woods.

I never have coffee prior to early morning workouts. I have a chocolate gel with caffeine prior to working out.

Swim days- up at 4:20 am, 50 minute drive to the pool, swim, over to work and one cup of coffee with breakfast.
Bike days- up at 7:00 am or so, out the door 15-20 minutes after waking up, one cup of coffee with breakfast.

I don't run in the morning so nothing for me to report on that front.