#174: Good Night SLEEP Tight, How & Why to Get More Rest - Especially Athletes

Do you get enough sleep? Probably not. On this shorter Friday "Food for Thought" podcast episode, I talk about the importance of sleep in rest for your health and your performance as a runner or athlete in any sport. On this pod, you'll hear some stats about the # of hours of sleep you're supposed to get...the health risks if you get too little or too much sleep...what the Bible says about rest...the 5 ways sleep can make you a stronger runner that doesn't get sick as often...5 tips for developing better sleep habits...what doctors say about how rest and recovery impact you before/during/after exercise...active recovery and how often you should take a recovery break...the red flags you need a rest day...and some expert advice on getting quality sleep. I close the episode with a quick prayer. Thanks for listening to the #RunTheRace podcast, which I hope you'll subscribe to! Share it with your friends. Also, write a quick review about it, on Apple podcasts. For more info and listen to any previous episodes, go to www.wtvm.com/podcast/.