No coffee after 11:59am. That’s what you need the glass of red wine for ;).
Personally, I’ve found very little difference in my training performance due to a few drinks the night before. I think most people get dehydrated more than anything else.
I’m not saying you should get drunk. I just don’t think a couple of drinks at the end of the day makes much difference to most of the population.
If that’s part of the routine and helps you sleep, I’m not sure why you’d upset the routine while stressed out.
Insomnia sucks. My wife suffers from a recurring chronic pain condition (+ a stressful job) and I have run my own business for over 20 years now.
No shortage of what you’re experiencing in this household.
I’m also a coffee drinker and never drink it after around 10am. I’m out of bed at 5am and don’t stay up late.
Good quality coffee and an espresso machine at home is the devil if you’re stressed out already.
Have you tried mixing up your training? Something like TR can add more stress to your life by adding unrealistic goals.
I just got home from an hour and a half paddle in my racing ski trying to get my balance up while chasing luxury cruisers down the harbour. The wife and son were playing close by.
My goal was to stay upright. I nailed it. Unlike my TR sessions this week.