The time of day that you choose to run is often determined by how all of these factors play out in your personal life – and there are various benefits and drawbacks to both morning and evening runs. Even if you’re devoted to your morning run routine, you might be missing out on key benefits of evening runs. Likewise, if you’re an avid evening runner, you might want to rethink how morning runs could change your training for the better.

Experts including Kate Baird, MA, ACSM-CEP, CSCS, exercise physiologist at HSS share advice to help determine your optimal workout time – and how this can improve your running performance.

According to Baird, exercising earlier in the day means that you’re more likely to feel focused and productive from the off. ‘This includes mood-boosting endorphins and neurotransmitters that help with focus and mental clarity,’ said Baird, who added that you may also feel a sense of accomplishment from getting something done first thing in the morning.

Read the full article at menshealth.com.