In Bastia, many individuals rise before dawn to engage in fitness activities along the Spassimare promenade.

– **Early Riser Routine**: At 6 AM, as dawn breaks, joggers and swimmers gather, taking advantage of the cooler temperatures before the heat of the day arrives.
– **Jacques’s Daily Walk**: Jacques enjoys his routine of walking a familiar loop from Saint-Joseph for forty minutes, reminiscing about the days when he could run instead.
– **Sébastien’s Commitment**: Every morning, Sébastien sets his alarm to run for an hour at sunrise, ensuring his workout is completed early, freeing up his day.
– **Dorothée’s Organization**: Dorothée, working at a psychiatric clinic, prefers morning exercise to combat fatigue after long hours. She wakes around 5:30 AM, often bringing her dogs along, although she’s mindful of the summer heat affecting their pace.