Any advice on “becoming a morning person” and forcing myself to get that run in before work?

I haven’t read all the responses, but the last one from Jill rings true for me too. I think we’re all somewhat hardwired for certain things in life. A person’s preference or ease with particular times of day has a lot to do with his/her biology, body rhythms, hormones, personal and professional schedules and demands, etc…

That said, if you truly have no other time to run, then you might want to consider doing it in the morning. It doesn’t mean you’ll be able to convert yourself to a morning person, but you will get your workout in…I would hope some of those helpful endorphins would kick in for you!

Now, if you find yourself fighting all sorts of negative self-talk, why not consider something that is not so intense or time-consuming first thing in the morning? Maybe a short yoga or muscle conditioning routine, like 15-20 minutes in the morning, and a run some other time?? You may need to experiment with different activities and times before you find the combination that works best for you.