What's your morning routine?

[cocoeri]

Primarily for those who get out and surf before the work day begins (but all are welcome to answer ) – Walk me through a typical morning for you.

What time do you like to get up? What are your favorite rituals? Do you have to have your coffee a certain way? Any favorite snacks?

Set the scene for your perfect morning!

[BoMan]

I usually break fast with a bowl of oatmeal and a half cup of coffee. On the beach I warmup with a quick jog, a few stretches and a pushup or two. While getting into my wetsuit I watch the swell direction, the peaks and what's going on in the lineup. Inexperienced foil riders are a red flag.

[delphin]

Fuel: Water, Black tea and one or two pieces of fruit.

For Winter: Base layer, 6; 5 suit, 8 mm boots. Towel on drivers seat, board, wax and 8 mm mitts in back.

For the Drive: Seat warmer on full, defrost on max. A good day does not include scraping ice and snow off the car.

Music: 70s and 80s. Sing along at top of lungs for warm up.

At surf break...say hi to the small group of friends who agreed to meet up...discuss entry point. Avoid icy rocks. Laugh and encourage each other. Paddle to stay warm.

Surf til extremities start to go numb...generally 50-100 minutes.

Drive home shivering. Peel off and jump into hot shower. Eat all day and restore core temperature. Rinse and clean neoprene and find optimum placement to dry them off for next use.

Repeat!

Summer routine definitely different. May involve home baking shared in the parking lot, changing outside and an outdoor shower. Slightly thinner suits, and if really lucky, no boots, gloves or hood. Oh, and sunblock on face. And a real warm up.

[jaffa1949]

I check for six foot of dirt.If that much is over me, I’m dead so I won’t bother getting up!

[oldmansurfer]

eat>dental hygiene>shower>shave>exercise>walk dog>drive to work>walk dog>make coffee>walk dog> eat a snack + drink coffee >give dog a meal>walk dog>

[IanCaio]

eat>dental hygiene>shower>shave>exercise>walk dog>drive to work>walk dog>make coffee>walk dog> eat a snack + drink coffee >give dog a meal>walk dog>

That's a happy dog!