[Neiler]

Hey there samdavid6.

Personally, I need to have some food before I do any exercise in the morning. Not a lot, but I do get up a little earlier if I'm doing an early morning workout and have at least something like: Whole Wheat Toast, Peanut Butter and Banana; Whole Grain Cereal and Milk.

A question I'd ask you is, "why you don't eat before your workouts?" If it's because you don't like the feeling of food in your stomach when you exercise (which can be a problem for some) - maybe if you eat right away when you get up your stomach will be settled after you then move on to get dressed, gather your gear and travel to the gym???

If it's because you're looking for weight loss (which is a technique some use) I think having the calories available for your workout will be of greater benefit than trying to workout on an "empty tank". The benefits that you'll achieve don't actually happen during the exercise but moreso as your body recovers from the stress that it's endured. So I'm told - haha.

I think having a Goal is at a great thing (5K, half-marathon, full marathon, etc.). As mentioned by the others in this thread - any distance is a great accomplishment. Pick something realistic for your current situation and train to cross that one off the list.

Good Luck,

Neiler