I have a question to experts and the community as a whole. We all know that sufficient sleep is highly recommended, but i was wondering if anyone has tried proper “sleep loading” prior to their A-event. I normally get 7-8 hours of sleep which should be sufficient, and I dont really feel tired out …

Sounds like a great idea. I can certainly feel a difference in my workouts (power levels and RPE) if I get 9 hrs sleep the night before or 6-7 hrs. I always make sure I get a few really good night’s sleep for least 2-3 nights before an A race

Good idea if you can do it. In practice I find it can be hard to get extra sleep during taper as the reduced training load makes it harder for me to get to sleep and I tend to wake up earlier. I normally sleep 8 hours per night and can easily do 10 hours if I have the time, plus if I get time for …

That matches my memory of the sleep discussion on the podcast in the recent past. A deep dive on sleep and performance.

Don’t forget about naps during the day! [image] Napping on Game Day Is Prevalent Among N.B.A. Players (Published 2011) Most are interested in the restorative benefits, although a few may just be trying to counter boredom.

I would really recommend the book by Dr. Matt Walker: Why We Sleep. I think that is where @Chad got some of his research for the podcast. At least, he echoed much of what is in the book. I struggle greatly with sleep. Many people have their struggles, sleep is mine. I have tried many things in the …

Thanks for your replies. I agree with most of your views, and heard what coach Chad said about loading sleep, so on that part i agree, i cannot preload on sleep, to not sleep the last two days, outside not comming in with a deficit ofcourse. However, it is my impression that sleeping is the ultima…

Being a person who likes his coffee but who is pretty strongly affected by caffeine, I find that engaging in a caffeine taper the week prior to an A event has the knock-on benefit of improving my sleep quantity and quality. I will reduce from my usual double shot cappuccino at breakfast, plus a larg…

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FatherDamo2 August 7, 2019, 11:49am 4

Without watching the above again (posted in another sleep thread) I’m sure the presenter stated you can’t get sleep credit or pay off any sleep debt with extra sleep…

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Sleep loading prior to event

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