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Morning Runs: A Pros/Cons List

It's that time of year when the weather is so oppressive that even waiting until after 7:00pm offers little relief from the heat and humidity. So I have switched my weekday runs mostly to mornings. This week, I have completed an astonishing three runs all before 8:00am (I know, that's not terribly early, but I don't have to be to work until 9:00am). I did two six-milers and a nine-miler. Here are the pros and cons, as I see them, of running in the morning versus the evening: Pros My workout is out of the way for the day. I'm more energized going into work. My evening is free. I can do household chores that often get neglected, cook dinner, go to yoga--the options are endless! I get some solo running time. I get to see the sunrise.  Cons It's more challenging to get started. I'm likely to eat more throughout the day at work (more than necessary). I'm too tired in the evening to do productive things. I (sometimes) miss running with friends in