Rise With The Sun

Recently I made a change to my running schedule so that I could have more time to cross train later in the day. I usually would go for my morning runs around 9 am or 10 am depending on the day of the week. But now I have changed that time frame to 6:30-7:00 am. Not only did I create more time in the day for me to go to the gym, but I also got another bonus out of this time change. It allowed me to watch the sunrise during my runs which is something you can really take in when you are outside running and you have the streets to yourself. If you are not a morning runner due to your schedule, I highly recommend that you take at least one day out of your week to make it a point to run right before sunrise. Running has allowed to reconnect with nature and the outside environment. I feel more alive when I am outside and it just feels more natural. Also, with summer fast approaching, it is the perfect time to beat the higher temps in the daytime. I will admit, I have come a long way from who I was years ago. And I am not just talking about physically either. I was not a morning person at all and hated getting out of bed. But since I found my love for running, I find myself looking forward to the mornings and beginning the day. I could really go on and on about how running has changed me life, but we can save that for future blog entries. But back to the main subject of this entry. As I stated before, if your schedule does not allow you to experience a beautiful sunrise during your run, at least use a day off from work and other commitments and get out there before the sun comes up. It really is a great feeling knowing that you are starting to conquer the day before the day has even started!