When Is The Best Time To Run? | AM or PM Running?

Should you run in the morning or the afternoon into the evening? There are pros and cons to running at either end of the day. There are negatives and positives to both, so here's Heather to compare them both so you get the best from your next run!

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When is your favourite time to run? 🏃‍♀️

[AaronGoodTimes]

I prefer to do my workouts early in the morning when I am groggy so that when I am done, it is like it never happened or was a dream.

[DWNY]

I’m definitely a pm runner. I like to run and not have the stress of going to work afterwards.
And find it’s more of a de-stressor after a hard day. Plus I believe I benefit more from the deep sleep I’m in at that early hour.

[eoincasey]

Dad of 3 small boys, I'm just happy to get out whenever I get a chance!

[maria]

Being a mom of 4, I have to do my exercise before anyone wakes up. I have to give me the first hours of the day so I can function better through the day.

[chinmayhuddar]

As an ultra-runner, AM or PM you're always running.
At least I am😅.
Lovely insights in this videos. Cheers!

[veenu]

Personally I like running in the MIDDLE of the day the best. I usually get up, do some work for a few hours until my concentration starts to dwindle and then go for a run. That run acts like a reset button for me and once I'm home and showered I can easily crank out a few more hours of work, feeling completely fresh.
I have the luxury of working from home, so this of course doesn't work for everyone, but for me it's perfect.

[littlekingtrashmouth]

Later in the day feels better. I’ve woken up, my body moves together as a whole, and the day’s events have warmed me up. My better times were usually later

[thistlebites]

I can't run fast in the morning. My body needs to be at least 4 hours awake to perform a good run.

[dilliondantin]

As Jocko Willink says: "Nobody is bothering you at 4 a.m."

I am not a morning person, but I cannot understate the value of being left the hell alone for a few hours. And the only time nobody is ringing your phone or trying to make plans is the early a.m.

Get it in and done early so I can drink when I get off of work 👌

[TheArcass]

Morning all the way for me.
The sitting on a sofa trap is also so true.

[ygsa]

Morning run for me. The day gets longer plus living in the Caribbean, the temperatures are better during the morning.

[JaredLichtenberger]

For so long I was an evening runner. More recently I’ve adjusted my internal clock to be asleep around 9:30/10pm and up at 5:30am for those early morning miles. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll ever go back to the evening run. I love the quiet and calm of the morning runs.

[RunAllTheMiles]

I have been running in the morning since April to avoid the crowds but I've switched back to late afternoon/evenings again now, much easier to get into the flow of things later on and my pace is faster as I'm not as stiff as I am in the morning 😀👍

[partunc]

thanks a lot for your very nice and informative video, your efforts are appreciated!

[KevinHoegler]

Love hitting the morning runs, definitely something that had helped me stay committed to my training

[samanthashev]

A fasted easy 5 mile run in the morning is my favorite run of the week! I like a mid day run sometimes, and I hate running after dinner

[tennispassionate]

Evening run all the way. I work a 9 to 5 and then I like to run when I am awake and sharp and also energetic. After a good shower and a good meal, I can side hustle for 2 hours, spend some time with family and sleep like a baby.
Evening run is the best for busy people with work goals.

[peterseager]

Early for me. Was out in complete darkness yesterday morning. Get to see the stars and moon, which are cool. Looking forward to it getting lighter before 6am though! (New Zealand)

[Hb]

Definitely enjoy a morning run, it sets me up for the day 😀