Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Runners

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Sleep consultant Lindsey Hanna reveals the profound impact quality sleep has on running performance, sharing her journey from corporate manager to sleep expert after personal struggles with sleep deprivation.

• Sleep is divided into non-REM and REM phases, with deep sleep being crucial for muscle repair and physical recovery
• Quality of sleep matters more than quantity - consistent sleep cycles are more beneficial than longer, fragmented sleep
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) is now the gold standard for treating sleep issues, more effective than medication
• Sleep trackers can cause anxiety and aren't entirely accurate - focus more on how you feel than the data
• Sleep interruptions like nighttime bathroom breaks typically happen between sleep cycles
• Monday mornings are the most common time for heart attacks, partly due to weekend disruptions in sleep patterns
• Our brains periodically check our sleep environment for safety, an evolutionary mechanism from our ancestors

Join us next week for part two as we continue exploring how mastering your sleep routine can unlock new levels of athletic achievement.

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