While most people are still deciding whether they have enough energy to get out of bed, some runners are already outside, headphones on and shoes tied. For them, going for a run first thing in the morning is not simply an exercise routine. It can become a psychological ritual that gives structure to the beginning of the day. But does being a morning runner reveal something about personality?
Psychology suggests it may reflect a combination of chronotype,self-regulation, autonomous motivation, habit formation and perceived control. However, it does not mean every early-morning runner is naturally more disciplined or mentally stronger.
