What's this about Sleep?

Send us Fan Mail Wow in the previous episodes we have had some wonderful interviews. My friend Jon who told us about his journey into running and the issues he is currently having. Then we interview Stuart who is a professional Triathlete and was part of the 2012 Olympic team. His story was real lesson on not giving up on your dreams. From not being selected in 2004 to being part of the team eight years later. Last but not least we talked to Caitlin. She has an amazing story. From being told she had 40 minutes to live to becoming a coach and then start an amazing running community. She truly is an inspiring person. If you hadn't listened to them I strongly recommend you do. If nothing else you won't hear my dulcet tones. In this episode we are going to be talking about sleep. So hopefully I will not be sending you to sleep and I will try and make it as exciting as possible. I have always been told that exercise is about putting your body through stress. Therefore as part your training you need rest to adapt and repair it self. In todays episode we hope to dispel some of the terminology surrounding sleep. How our devices can monitor sleep and if there any hacks for achieving a better nights sleep. Why is sleep important Sleep releases growth hormones Sleep allows your heart to rest Sleep can strengthen the immune system Sleep may help increase speed Hacks for developing good sleep habits: Establish a sleep schedule: Difficult one this- Eliminate Caffeine later in the day Eat sleep-inducing foods: Reduce blue light one hour before bed: Use a white noise machine: Limit the evening alcohol consumption: Other tips: Summary The anatomy of your sleep cycle: NREM REM Circadian Rhythm Melatonin Sleep Environment My experience Logging my sleep Brian's Run Pod has become interactive with the audience. If you look at the top of the Episode description tap on "Send us a Text Message". You can tell me what you think of the episode or alternatively what you would like covered. If your lucky I might even read them out on the podcast. Instagram Support the show Brian's Run Pod