There is something about getting up early and going for a run in San Francisco. The city is quiet as if you have the place all to yourself. A 7am run can easily be a run of solitude in the city.
Since leaving my 8-5 job I haven't pushed myself to get up early to go running. I've been able to roll out of bed, check emails, do some laundry, make a few phone calls and then I might head out for a run at say 9-9:30. During the week, that isn't such a problem, but on weekends - watch out! If I start a 6 mile run at 9:30 that means I'm running in prime. Tourists are EVERYWHERE as are dog owners(See previous post). Slow moving tourists can take up the entire running path; out-of-towners decide to rent bikes to 'bike the bridge' who haven't been on a bike since they were 10 have no clue on the common curtisy of "sharing the road".
But I digress...the benefits of running early in the morning aren't simply missing the later crowds, but seeing, smelling and experiencing a great San Francisco.
Some of my favorite things about early morning runs:
Quietness
Views of the sun coming up
Golden Gate bridge in the am
Alcatraz in the am
Set up of crab/shrimp stalls @ Fisherman's Wharf
Smell coming from Boudin's BIG bakery on the wharf
Fresh air
Crisp air
Sun breaking through the fog
Cable Cars (and no other traffic noise)
Surfers at Ft. Point
Fresh brewed coffee coming from local vendors
Fresh Donut smell coming from Safeway (blessing and a curse)
Knowing I am coming home to a full day of productivity!
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