About Running & Jogging: What's the Best Time of Day to Run?

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Running & Jogging Running & Jogging Beginners Training & Racing Shoes & Gear From Christine Luff, your Guide to Running & Jogging When someone asks me what's the best time to run, I like to say, "Whenever you can fit it in." It's hard enough to find the time to run -- I would hate for runners to feel pressure to do it at a certain time of day. That being said, research has shown that exercisers tend to have slightly more endurance and strength output between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. But since that may not be the ideal time for you to run, here are some tips for running at different parts of the day. Tips for Running in the Morning Most races are held in the morning, so it's beneficial to do training runs at around the same time you'll be running. Plus, if you run in the morning, you're more likely to get your run done. Here are some tips for a.m. running. See More About:  running motivation  training schedules  running nutrition Tips for Running in the Dark With the start of Fall, the days are getting much shorter. If you're an early morning or evening runner, follow these tips for running in the dark. See More About:  night running  winter running  running safety How to Find Time to Run If you're like most people and just want to squeeze in your runs whenever you can, try some of these strategies. See More About:  running motivation  mental tricks  Beat Your Excuses for Not Running Here are some of the most popular excuses for not running -- and how to make sure you don't fall victim to them. See More About:  running motivation  mental tricks  running clubs Running & Jogging Ads Running Marathon Training 5K Beginners Run Training Marathon Plan Featured Articles Tips for Running Faster Video: How to Do the Run/Walk Method How Runners Can Avoid Getting Sick Cold Weather Running Gear Tips for Marathon Spectators Absolute Beginners' Guide to Running   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Christine Luff Running & Jogging Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Running & Jogging newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Start Running Running for Weight Loss Common Running Mistakes Run Your First 5K Running Songs Advertisement