Need to find energy!!!

[Geonz]

Same here. I keep wanting to leave early for a longer commute (7 miles doesn't cut it) but... it just doesn't happen.
What has worked int he past is getting everything really, totally ready the n ight before, and sort of visualizing the getting out of bed process (imagining feeling tired and rising, zombie-like, to get as far as the bagel and tea) maybe even sleeping in what I was going to run in and having the tea already made. Right now the dwelling and laundry are in enough chaos that I haven't been able to do that - but I've got Fridays off so... I'll do it Monday and I dare you to, too No commitments for Tuesday - one day at a time and all that!

[FreshNewbie]

Wait Geonz, Monday of which week ( hmm is that the one thats coming in another two weeks ) Well, tomorrow is friday and I just have to get up! HAVE TO!

Maillotpois, I always have hard training on weekends, on saturday I usually do a long ride with my club, and sunday I go out and do 20 miles of hill repeats. So, I guess my lack of energy also has to do with me still being tired from my weekend. But I guess I will have to push myself a little more, in the end feels so much better when I get home after morning ride and know that I did it.

[Lenusik]

I have a pretty similar schedule. But I definitely try to go to bed by 9 am. I am not sure if it is possible for you, but maybe there is someone on the same path that you take in the morning. Perhaps you should introduce yourself and then it would be a reason for you to get up in the morning and see this person. I am not saying that you should find a cycling date but a riding body will help. Even if you just ride together for a mile or two and the rest is your own deal, it may give you enough reason to get up and go for a ride.