Tips for Running in the Morning

There are so many great reasons to run in the morning. It's a great way to wake up and watch the world awaken with you. This is not to suggest that getting into the habit is easy, especially if you're not a morning person. But there are ways to ease you into the routine and in ways you may even enjoy.

◆Teach Yourself Good Sleep Habits

Building a morning running habit starts with a good night's sleep. According to the American Sleep Association, you can train yourself to sleep at an earlier hour if you：

·Plan to go to sleep at the same time every night.

·Avoid TV, reading, or electronic devices an hour before bedtime.

·Avoid coffee or alcohol three hours before bedtime.

·Have a nightly routine, such as a warm bath, meditation (冥想), or listening to calming music.

◆Sleep in Your Running Clothes

It's hard to blow off a run when you're already dressed for it. If you really want to get a jump start and find motivation as soon as you open your eyes, simply wear your running clothes to bed.

◆Put Your Alarm Clock out of Reach？

When your alarm clock goes off early in the morning, you may want to get a couple of more minutes' sleep. If you're struggling to get up, place the alarm clock across the room so that you have to get out of bed to turn it off. The more steps you put between you and the bed, the less likely you are to fall back asleep.

◆Eat Smart

It is never good to run on an empty stomach. After a long night's sleep, you have little to draw upon in the way of energy. If you head out the door having eaten nothing at all, you will likely experience tiredness, muscle pain, shortness of breath, and weakness. Worst yet, you may convince yourself that you're “not made for morning runs，” when, in fact, you're not feeding yourself properly.

【小题1】According to the writer, which is right for building a morning running habit？

A．When to go to bed is not so important.

B．Doing some reading just before bed.

C．Drinking some coffee or tea to calm.

D．Just sitting there thinking nothing at all.

【小题2】What does the underlined phrase “blow off” mean in Paragraph 3？

A．To be taken away by wind.

B．To be removed by explosion.

C．To quit something.

D．To get out of something.

【小题3】What is the real purpose to put the alarm clock away？

A．In order not to be disturbed.

B．To get a few more minutes' sleep.

C．In order to protect the alarm clock.

D．To get up as soon as possible.

【小题4】What is the worst result of not eating anything before morning running？

A．Feeling unfit for running.

B．Feeling out of breath.

C．Feeling very hungry.

D．Feeling extremely tired.