Why is running better in the morning?

**triggerhappy** · 07-28-2005, 09:15 AM

because u burn more fat on an empty stomach

14 views and only one reply you guys are truly amazing

**random guy** · 07-29-2005, 12:46 AM

I do it because I have time to recover before I go to practice at 4:30. instead of being really tired at night time and doing it.

**b-rine** · 07-29-2005, 01:07 AM

ill just expand on what triggerhappy said:

when you wake up your body is in minor state of starvation since you havent eaten in about 8-10 hours. Since your body has no dietary fuel to burn, it takes energy from the fat stores and uses it for fuel as you run. this causes you to lose more weight than if it were later in the day when you burn fuel from dietary carbs and fat.

**buff_mike10** · 07-29-2005, 11:21 AM

Getting up early give you dicipline, and its cooler outside in the hot months of the year.

**kingken** · 07-29-2005, 04:27 PM

the mist is good for your lungs it opens your lungs, however eunning in the night is good but you dont want run in the hot sun

**Shaolin Bushido** · 07-29-2005, 04:31 PM

ME! It's in the mid 90's here by 1030. I've been running as early as 6 AM.

yep, lost over 20 pounds too.

**ophqui** · 07-30-2005, 01:49 PM

MOst of the rumours about it being better for you are nonsense. Eg the whole 'you burn more fat on an empty stomach' legend is utter crap. U shouldnt run last thigbefore bed because the adrenaline will make it difficult to sleep, but thats about the only reason for it. Theres basically no real reason to get up at 4.00am to run unless thats honestly the only time you could fit it into your day.

**ottoevans** · 07-30-2005, 03:53 PM

all boxers do it in the morning, so ill just go with that

**ricecrispi** · 07-31-2005, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by ottoevans

all boxers do it in the morning, so ill just go with that

That is true but the reason is the body is well rested and when you wake up the body has releaseed a large amount of cortisone and other adrenal chemicals so your body feels rested.

When you run late at night the body has been worn down naturally from be awake the whole day and doing daily activities. Plus it's hard to cool down after a late night run and sleep. You need about 2 hours to let the body settle down.

Why is running better in the morning?