In "Wake Up Routine" I shared a screenshot from OneNote of my wake-up routine since I started my new gig. Because I have to wake up a bit earlier to get to work (due largely to an earlier start time), I hit the Concept2 within minutes of rising. Contrast this with my previous routine:

• 6:00 wake up
• Walk dogs and make coffee
• Row

I had a good 30 minutes after rising to drink some coffee (and sometimes house a banana) before rowing. I attribute to this my more lackluster rowing performance (at least compared to my previous efforts): I was up, well caffeinated, and alert by the time I was downstairs.

I added this little twist to my routine in order to get my body and mind up to speed more quickly:

• 15 grams of coffee (currently some leftover emergency Dunkin’ beans)
• 50 grams of water
• Aeropress and chill over night
• Guzzle upon waking

It’s pretty good and seems to be helping me warm up more quickly.