Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Runners Lindsey Hanna interview part 2

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Sleep consultant Lindsey Hanna returns to discuss how quality sleep can revolutionize your running performance through improved recovery, enhanced decision-making, and proper hormone regulation.

• Sleep releases growth hormone essential for repairing muscles and strengthening bones
• Poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones, making weight management more difficult
• Quality sleep improves endurance, reaction times, and overall performance
• Your mental sharpness and ability to concentrate during runs depends on good sleep
• Sleep deprivation negatively affects motivation to train
• Short 20-30 minute naps can be beneficial but timing matters
• Creating a dark, comfortable sleep environment triggers proper melatonin production
• Avoiding screens before bed prevents blue light disrupting your sleep cycle
• Maintaining consistent sleep and wake times optimizes your body clock
• Shift work significantly disrupts sleep patterns and should be avoided when possible

Find Lindsay on Instagram @yoursleepclinic or visit her website at www.yoursleeepclinic.com for courses and more information.

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