Prioritizing Sleep
Elisabeth and Jaci emphasize the critical role of sufficient sleep in training for races, cautioning against sacrificing rest for mileage. Jaci shares her personal experience of burnout due to chronic sleep deprivation, highlighting the importance of prioritizing sleep for overall well-being.In this clip
From this podcast
The Running Explained Podcast
s1/e35 Runner's Burnout with Coach Jaci Wilson (@jaci.wilson.runs)
Related Questions
I want to pursue my goals, but sleep is my last priority, so I usually sleep only 4-4.5 hours. Since I work full-time and also need time to focus on my goals, I'm sacrificing sleep to get an additional 4 hours per day, which is a significant amount. Is this sustainable or healthy?
How much sleep do endurance athletes need?
What do other experts say about the relationship between running and sleep deprivation?