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5 tips to make running in the morning easier and injury free

If you are a night owl then the thought of running in the morning may seem a dream. Waking up early may seem like an impossible feat as you may be more inclined to sleep. Most people who do manage to get up in the morning and run may not be able to do it consistently as they get injured at regular intervals. Injuries can be easily avoided if you follow these simple but effective tips. Tip 1 – Warm up routines Warm up routines are recommended for running on any time of the day but this is especially true if you are running in the morning and want to be injury free. A good routine may get the ligaments and tendons loose and raise the heart rate, so that blood flows to the limbs. Tip 2 – Conservative and careful running If you want to prevent injuries when running, it is best to be conservative in your goals. If you have just started running, you can choose to run 2 – 3 times a week for about 20 – 30 minutes at a time. You can gradually increase the duration over a p