"I have to do my weekday and some weekend runs in the evening (7-8 o'clock-ish). The nights after my runs I don't sleep very well. I've stopped using recovery drinks because I thought they were keeping me awake, but it's not made much difference. I
This week, one RW member wants YOUR advice on how to get to sleep after an evening run..."I have to do my weekday and some weekend runs in the evening (7-8 o'clock-ish). The nights after my runs I don't sleep very well. I've stopped using recovery
sleeping at night and eating decent meals. My weight sky-rocketed and did no running for several months, and I developed ulcers from the weight and stress from lack of sleep and overwork. This was a real shock, so I went on a strict diet and started running
, and find what they like.You're well known for your 100-plus-mile weekly training schedule each week. How do you find time to sleep?(Chris Leigh 3)I sleep a lot! I get 10 hours or so at night, and another two in the afternoon between 2 and 4 o'clock. I
other hurt, if you're staggering a long way in a drunken state. If I were six days from the FLM, I'd be coccooned in cotton wool and bubble wrap. – cloudburstGo ahead – but fill up afterwards on water and sleepA week before my first ultra in January I
, and partly for general health reasons. But I feel sluggish and my work is suffering. Is there really a point to this caffeine-free lark?" – Jane Hoskyn aka e17 pixieYour best answersResensitising really works, so brave it outI abstain from caffeine now
the alarm for 5.15am, eat porrige and banana with matchsticks in my eyes, and go straight back to sleep for two hours. – Queenie VictoriaThe fuel for a morning run will be provided from the previous evening's food intake. I think it's worth taking on some
, wear a good bra and listen to your body, go for it. I couldn't wait to get back exercising after having my daughter and found it really helped to have some time to myself. Everyone says you should get as much sleep as possible, but I used some of my
’s words, "it’s the best get well card anyone could give".Liz spoke to us on Friday morning, after Dave’s eight-hour surgery. "I obviously couldn’t sleep, so I spent the whole time on the forum, and it really kept me buoyed up."The trouble is you’re so
, green rucksack with pillows and sleeping bags and set off at a blistering pace - huge kudos with no chance of injury! – andy roberts Any questions?Got a new poser or problem that you want RW members to answer? Spotted a great question on the forum? Email
