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2005-06-24 11:54 AM

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Subject: AM Kick Start
Okay gang...so I'm falling behind a bit in my training because I can't get my lazy butt out of bed in the morning! I'm supposed to be doing two workouts a day but just can't seem to get up for that a.m. one. I have to be at work at 7:30 so I need to drag myself out of bed by at least 5 to do anything substantial. Any suggestions from you other non-morning people as to how I might get going?

2005-06-24 12:11 PM
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I'm really a morning person but have had a hard time swtiching to morning runs lately. This morning as I laid in bed for 30 minutes after the alarm, I was struck by the horror of running in 93F heat. I jumped out of bed into my waiting running clothes, leashed the dog and was on my way.

The best advice: When the alarm goes off, get out of bed. Don't think. Just get up.Get out there running even if you're still groggy - if you're brain is too tired to protest, it'll be easier to do it!

2005-06-24 12:16 PM
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Just be realistic Can you really keep up with that schedule?
If not, you will find yourself missing a lot of workouts feelling bad about it.
I tried the run focused training (3 runs a week) and found I couldn't keep up with it. I was feeling down until I switched to the balanced 2x and everything changed! I was energized and if I missed a workout I would modify my week or let it go without major concern.
Have fun!


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2005-06-24 12:34 PM
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I've found going to bed early helps immensely.

I used to be the most non-morning person around.

I'm now up most mornings between 4:30 and 5:00.

My "secret"?  Getting 7+ hours of sleep, so going to bed by 9 - 9:30.

In all seriousness, that's what it takes to get up that early.  I usually beat my alarm waking up, and I don't feel groggy/in need of coffee to get going/etc.

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2005-06-24 12:37 PM
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I hate getting up early, so I workout at lunch and at night. I find that way there is no motivation requried to get out of bed this way.

Mike

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2005-06-24 2:06 PM
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Oh yeah...sleep, sweet sleep is so important! I'm usually getting my zzzz's by 10pm so that I'll be all fresh for 6am.

2005-06-24 2:29 PM
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Does your screen name indicate that you live in Hawaii? Those of us in the Eastern timezone could give you a little wake up call every day.
2005-06-24 3:50 PM
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1) Lay your stuff out the night before so you can just "grab and go"

2) Get to bed early - Dumb TV isn't worth it

3) Put your alarm clock across the room so you have to get up to shut it off

2005-06-24 3:50 PM
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I usually don't have too much trouble getting out of bed but there are times when I really struggle. I just think about my next race and I pop out of bed. I think about how much training I need to do to succeed and how much more enjoyable the race will be if I get my training in. I am new to Tri's but I have done plenty of running, mtb and sprint adventure races. There is nothing worse than being under trained for an event, whether your is goal is to win or just finish.

Next time you are lying in bed hitting the snooze, think about you want to feel crossing that finish line.

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2005-06-26 1:56 PM
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A few things that help me - some are repeats from previous posters, but I have to agree:

1.  Enough sleep the night before is the biggie for me.  If it means I have to be in bed by 9:00 or 9:30, so be it. 

2.  Have everything laid out the night before - clothes, socks, shoes, sunglasses, h.r. monitor, water bottles filled and in fridge, etc.   Having all this done can easily save 10-15 minutes over operating in turtle-mode first thing in the morning.

3.  Buy new stuff often.   I know it may sound silly but if I get a new outfit, new pair of shoes, new heart rate monitor, etc. I will actually look forward to hopping out of bed to use my new stuff.  Granted I can't buy new things on a weekly basis, if I want something new (within reason) I buy it as this helps keep me motivated.

Hope all the tips help you - as well as just knowing that you are not alone in your battle against the hideously evil beast we have come to know as the morning workout.  Grrrrrrr.  Hate them!

2005-06-26 4:21 PM
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My motivation? A shift of almost 20 degrees F a couple of hours after sunrise... That gets me going, oh boy if it does...At the first sign of light I am up and running out the door. Fundamental for the run, is also nice for the bike, and besides there is a lot less traffic. The pool and gym are always in the evening.

2005-06-26 4:43 PM
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AloHAMeg - 2005-06-24 8:54 AM

Okay gang...so I'm falling behind a bit in my training because I can't get my lazy butt out of bed in the morning! I'm supposed to be doing two workouts a day but just can't seem to get up for that a.m. one. I have to be at work at 7:30 so I need to drag myself out of bed by at least 5 to do anything substantial. Any suggestions from you other non-morning people as to how I might get going?


I work out at all hours of the day and week....I don't stick to a regimented schedule because my other responsibilities often come first, travel etc.....but I plug in workouts during the day as I see opportunities...I do make sure I put in enough work in all three sports during the week.....this may not lead to championship times, but it is the only way I can juggle everything and make it all work....I gauge my progress through benchmarking
2005-06-26 6:04 PM
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Yes get lots and lots of sleep. It will help you immensly in trianing and in having the ability to get up. I know going to bed early might seem hard to do but plan your morning workouts on say Tuesday-thursday b/c Mon-Wed. Nights are probably the least likeliest nights you'll be craving to go out. And if the T.V. captivates you just think, do you want to remember that survivor episode or winning your first iron man?
2005-06-27 11:21 AM
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I'm pretty much not alive in the morning prior to my coffee. Some people have it bad for the java, I redefine the problem all together. And making, drinking and digesting my daily quantity is just not in the cards before my morning swims. So I've done two things over the past year or so to make this easier: (1) go to bed earlier - sounds simple, but over time it's harder than people think. I'm generally in bed by 9:30, and asleep by 10:00 to rise at 5:30. And (2) reward yourself after your morning workout, to provide a little incentive. Mine is easy - a stop at Starbucks on the way to work.

Honestly, the way I started doing two-a-days, was to first go to bed a little earlier each night and get up at 5:30 for a week. During this time, I simply got up, stretched, did some work and then got on with my day. The next week, I started working out in the morning after I got up, but resting in the afternoons after work. The third week, I added afternoon workouts, and over that 3 week period, adapted quite well to doing two-a-days, every day. It just takes adaptation. If you're not a morning person, don't expect to adopt the "triathlete schedule" overnight.

Good luck!
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2005-06-27 9:00 PM
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I'm not a morning person, infact I'm a night owl - so take light in that it can be done!

1. Get to bed at a reasonable hour. So important and that's why everyone says it. It's hard for me because I just love sitting up late for some reason....
2. I have an alarm clock that can play a CD as the alarm. I use this to play the most motivational track for me at that given moment to get me going. This works a treat for me and gets me leaping out of bed and charging for the door (even on wet cold mornings!).
3. Still not working - put the alarm on the other side of the room. A necessary torture at times.

You will get used to going to bed earlier and getting up earlier to train. The first two weeks are the hardest but drag yourself through them and it will only get easier from there.

Good luck!

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