ATTENTION RUNNERS! how do i get up at 6 am!?

Question

Hi runners. If you're like me, you hate getting up in the morning, and you hate getting up to run. But nowadays, when my schedule is so busy during the day with school and work, I have no choice but to run when it's 9 or 10 at night, which is even worse. I need some help, and tips on getting up at 6 am to run. And does anyone really get used to it? Thanks!

Answer 1

When I lived at home, I told my mom/dad if I was still sleeping at 6:10, to come and place ice cubes on my chest. Nothing like the fear of ice when you're in a warm bed.

Answer 2

They say that it takes about a month to develop a new habit. So for a while you may have to force your way into it. Eventually you will probably start waking up without the alarm.

For me a lot of it is mental. I've learned to not let myself linger in bed, no more snooze button! If possible, it can be beneficial to have another person motivate you. It really helped to have my husband bug me so much when it was time to get up, I did, to stop the nagging.

Jump out of bed as soon as possible, and do routine things that tell your mind/body it's awake time. Shower, brush your teeth, stuff like that.

Plus, at least while you are getting used to the new schedule, don't let yourself sleep in on days you don't run in the morning. Be as consistent as possible. Sometimes on the weekend I get up early as usual, but take a Saturday afternoon nap or something.

Answer 3

It is nearly impossible for me to get out of bed in the morning, so I totally hear you. The first two weeks of getting up early blow, but after that you get used to it. My suggestion is to make a point of getting up early every morning, and not just 2-3 times a week. That way your body will have an easier time adjusting to the new schedule.

Answer 4

Go to bed earlier instead of running at night. I sleep from 9 to 4 every night and haven't used an alarm clock for many years.

Answer 5

get a clock radio. Tune it to a station you HATE and put it on the other side of your room. When it goes off, you will have to get up just to stop it. Once you are out of bed, dont let yourself go back! Just think about how good you will feel after you run. Set up your running gear before you go to sleep, so its right there and you dont have an excuse not to go.

After 2-3 weeks of getting up early, your body gets used to it, and you wont notice.

Answer 6

hey, umm yeah i blade (kinda like running) daily and I'm in the same boat. I Just went to university and my schedual has caused my to change from 7:30pm sessions to morning sessions. I find that if i have a 10 minute shower before my session, then shower after words i feel really awake and focused. But the truth is it still sucks to get up that early, no matter what u do. remember to stay hydrated especially before bed because it is harder to eat/ drink that early in the morning

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I am like you, and school's a total b*tch, so I use an ALARM CLOCK! Come on now... that's where common sense should kick in... and yes, your body does get used to it after a while.

Answer 9

set the alarm clock
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Answer 10

ME I JUST DIDNT GO TO SLEEP BUT YOU CAN SET LIKE A LOT OF ALARMS STARTING A 4 O CLOCK UNTIL 6 TRY GOING TO SLEEP EXTRA EXTRA EARLY