Here's How I Motivate to Keep Up With Early-Morning Runs — Even Though It's Pitch Black!

If you've lost motivation to run early in the morning in the dark, these tips might offer the inspiration you need.

Prepare clothes and gear the night before:

Before I go to bed, I make sure my headlamp, earbuds, and phone are charging. I lay out my entire outfit in the bathroom so I can slip right into it before brushing my teeth. And I leave my socks, sneakers, vest, hat, and mittens by the door. Everything is ready to go so I don't have to waste time finding anything.I always have a podcast or audiobook I'm excited about that I only listen to when I run .

From then on, instead of letting fear sink in or giving up because it wasn't as enticing as being out in the warm sun, I saw running in the dark as a gift. There is such a glorious peacefulness I only experience while running early in the morning before the sun rises, and that alone motivates me to lace up my sneaks and head out into the darkness.

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