How to become a morning runner—and stay one

If you've ever done it before, then you know that feeling. You wake up early, pull on your shoes, get your run done before the world wakes up—and the rest of the day just feels better.

You’re clear-headed, proud, and there are no lingering thoughts in your head like "I need to run later".

And then… life happens. A late night, a snoozed alarm, and suddenly you’re back to lunch or evening runs—or no runs at all.

If you’ve ever wanted to be the kind of person who runs before breakfast, but haven’t quite cracked the code, you’re not alone.

Here’s what’s actually helped me turn morning runs from a wishful idea into a dependable habit.

1. Don’t start with running—start with sleeping

What do I mean by that, well simply that you need to have had a good night's sleep to begin the cycle of morning running.

Let’s be honest: most “failed” morning runners don’t have a running problem. They likely have a sleep problem.