Wake up Early

Some tips to wake up early

Tip 1 - Go to bed at a set time each night and get up at the same time each morning
Tip 2 -Get out on a 20-30 minute run/walk/jog each day after adequate stretching
Tip 3 - Avoid drinks that contain caffeine, which acts as a stimulant and keeps people awake. Sources of caffeine include coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, alcohol, diet drugs, and some pain relievers
Tip 4- A warm bath, reading, or another relaxing routine can make it easier to fall sleep
Tip 5- If you can’t get to sleep, don’t just lie in bed. Do something else, like reading, watching television, or listening to music, until you feel tired
Tip 6 - Do not eat a heavy dinner after 8:00 pm.

I must confess that for the last one month after the marathon, I simply have no motivation to wake up early. I have to be studying for my Gmat but studying has never been a motivating factor for me. This month's goal is 5k in 18 minutes and I just downloaded a program that will help me get there.

As I mentioned earlier, I am out of long distance running for the first 3 months and will focus purely on speed. The ultimate goal is to do a marathon in sub 3:45 this year and definitely a dream target of 3:30. The coach factor kicks in tomorrow.