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dmc
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 Posted: 07/20/06 - 21:21 Post subject: running at night vs. the morning
I am a fairly new runner---maybe 2 months..the most I have gotten up to is 4.5 miles. I did a 4 mile race on July 4th which was very hot and humid. I ran it in 34.59....which was pretty good for me.
I always run in the morning 7:30ish as I have 3 kids--one of them being 7 months old. I ran tonight for the first time running at night...I did so b/c I am running in a 5K next Wed. night and I wanted to get a night run in before the race to see if it was much different. I usually run on an empty stomach being that I run in the morning. So for the night run I ate about 5pm ( a little bit) and ran at 8:15) I felt horrible...heavy breathing and tired legs.... I did have my son in the jogging stroller--which is not normal --and he weighs about 22 lbs) and my ipod concked out in the beginning...so I guess things weren't really going my way now that I think about it.....but I am discouraged...should it be that different running at night----or do you think it was pushing the stroller--not able to use my arms.....and NO MUSIC!
I guess my ???? is what should I do during the day to get ready to run at night...any input is appreciated...thanks!
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robp
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Posted: 07/21/06 - 08:10 Post subject:
I would say pushing a stroller with 22 lbs of kid in it would definitely slow one down a considerable amount. Also, you might need to experiment a bit with the amount of food and time gap between eating and running for your evening runs. Maybe you ran too soon after eating and that contributed to your sluggishness.
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Elfling
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Posted: 07/23/06 - 20:35 Post subject:
Whenever I switch from running mornings to evenings (or vice versa) I have the same thing- there's an adjustment period where I feel really terrible and my performance suffers for a few days. It'll pass. Not to mention that adding a stroller to the mix is certainly part of it in your case! 
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pchieng
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Posted: 01/13/09 - 13:19 Post subject:
Yeah I wouldn't worry too much about that run, everything was off that day. But if you really do want to get a feel for running at night, try to replicate the conditions: don't run with the stroller, make sure your music player works, and try and eat a light meal. The run should be better and as long as you're still training (whether in the morning or at night) you will be prepared for your race.
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lickitysplit
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Posted: 01/30/09 - 06:59 Post subject:
I think very light meal, like a shake or similar is best before running. Also, maybe you just nee a few day adjustment time.
Good luck!
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