I don't know whether this has been brought up before, but does anyone know what effect's (If any) lack of sleep has on running/exercise. I'v always been told its necessary to get sleep, but i normally manage with just 6 hours a night.
I don't know whether this has been brought up before, but does anyone know what effect's (If any) lack of sleep has on running/exercise. I'v always been told its necessary to get sleep, but i normally manage with just 6 hours a night.
6 hours - bloody luxury!!!Originally Posted by FellRunner1
I sometimes struggle at races if it's a very early start. but I don't get much sleep usually
It must affect different people differently. I'm like a sulky 15-year-old if I don't get 8 hours most nights.
Or maybe I'm always like a sulky 15-year-old and I'm just like a tired one without enough sleep.
Ive had some of my best race results off 2 hours sleep.
But I do feel like I've died if I havent had a good nights kip.
Being prone to insomnia I have read up on this subject a bit. Although the theory seems to change quite a bit!!
Firstly everyone has their different optimum. I'm an 8hrs girl but lots of people are 6hrs people. As long as it's no less than 6 hrs on a regular basis as the I believe the body and brain begins to function less effectively then.
It quite often is quality of sleep that matters not quantity (ie, if you are waking up alot 8rs will still leave you tired).
I don't think that a one off nights sleep affects performance but long term sleep deprivation would.
If 6 hrs is good for you go with it!!
That's just what I've come to understand. Could be wrong though!! lol
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