Happy Friday!
If you’ve been hanging out around here then you know that one of my goals this month is to get back to early morning runs. I’m happy to say that so far I’m crushing this goal, and while I admit some mornings are harder than others, I’m loving these runs. Today’s Friday Five theme is “favorites” so I thought I’d share some benefits of why it’s worth it to get up and out early.
No schedule conflicts — This one is huge for me! I love being able to “check the box” off my to do list and not stress about how I’m going to fit in a run later in the day.
More time in your day — Taking care of my workout early also leaves me feeling much more in control of my day, and with more time to get things done.
Better breathing — Getting out and done before too many commuters hit the road means breathing in less car exhaust.
Metabolism jump start — With an early morning workout you kick your metabolism into high gear, burning more calories at a faster rate throughout the day.
Better sleep — Inevitably getting up earlier means going to bed earlier. As a result, I’m finding that I’ve been sleeping better and overall feel more rested.
**Bonus** — A chance to catch a beautiful sunrise!
When’s your favorite time to run?
Linking up with Courtney, Mar and Cynthia – stop by and see what favorites everyoe’s sharing this week! 
