I could get up to run, or....
Let's face it: People today are busy. We have jobs, we have social lives, we have commitments. So why not squeeze a run or workout in first thing in the morning, get the exercise, and carry out the rest of our busy days?
Unfortunately, it's not always that easy. When that alarm goes off and you realize you could either run or sleep, the choice gets blurry.
We polled our Twitter and Facebook audience for advice on how to avoid hitting the snooze button, and motivate yourself to get up in the morning for that workout. Here are our ideas, and some great tips that we heard from our followers:
Make a "run date": If you plan to run with a buddy, you force yourself to get up so as not to let them down. Guilt-ridden or not, this method can work! (via @runlikeagirl66)
Drink some water: Hydrate right away. If you can manage to avoid going back to sleep and get a glass of water in you, you'll have more energy for sure.
Pump up with your alarm: Alexa on Facebook suggests setting your iPod as your alarm, and using exciting music to motivate yourself to get up. Don't forget to hide the remote.
Prepare your clothes: While it may remind you of elementary school, laying out your running clothes (or even wearing them to bed!) will make your morning a little bit easier. And everything counts when you're up early.
Get a dog: Talia from Facebook says that if you have a pet that needs to go out for exercise, you don't have a choice but to get up! Great idea if you can do it.
Go to bed early: Yes, this is daunting for all of us. But if you can convince yourself to DVR that TV show or skip out early from an event, it will be much easier to wake up the next day.
So, what do you think? Will any of these help you motivate? Did we miss anything? Set your alarm clocks, and let us know how it goes!
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