Early AM Warriors
We have gathered a group of people that are passionate about fitness, health span, and health. Each of us is time-starved from busy schedules that include family first, work, and training. This has led to a lifestyle of early AM training sessions out of necessity.
To us, this is not a fad, a New Year’s resolution, or a quick fix. This is our life. We would like to share some ideas and secrets we have learned from this development. We have all learned from mistakes and benefited from maximizing this time.
Blog Contributors
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Moose Herring, MD
Shoulder & Knee Surgeon, Triathlete
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Jodi Cash
Fitness & Nutrition Coach
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Ryan Nelligan
Ultra Runner
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Tricia McNamara, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Hybrid Athlete
Blogs
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Juggling Work, Family, and Fitness: Our Secrets to Making It Happen
In this edition of Early A.M. Warriors, we’re pulling back the curtain on our real-life schedules. You’ll get a firsthand look at how we adapt our training to balance family, fatigue, and the unexpected challenges of life.
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The Night Before: The Key to Great Early Morning Workouts
For endurance athletes, success isn’t just about what happens during training—it’s about the preparation that happens well before the workout begins.
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Staying Safe In The Dark
One of the most important topics for an Early AM warrior is safety. If your morning workout includes going outside, then you should consider how to maximize safety. You can assume nothing will ever happen to you, or you can prepare and prevent it.
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Early AM Nutrition
If you get up very early, does your body need nutrition to get through a session? Does the nutrition depend on the intensity of the session? Do you need caffeine in the form of pre-workout or coffee, and what does that do to your insulin/glucose levels for later in the day?
