My Cousin Dwight and i have been lifting in the mornings.  It's been a tough transition for me, and Dwight can vouch for that by my missed days.  We have been going over to lift at one of our work buildings to their strength training center.  It's tough but it had gains.  Dwight has been running and just this morning he said that the lifting has helped him with the running he's been doing. 
For me the lifting is a little bitter sweet.  I like that i get it done early but the tiredness i carry around with me the rest of the day is a reminder of the sacrifice i've made.