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Sleep Science for Runners with Amy Bender (Re-Run: Mar 2020)
Episode 335

Sleep Science for Runners with Amy Bender (Re-Run: Mar 2020)

The Run Smarter Podcast

May 5, 202451m 39s

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Show Notes

Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss its importance for your running performance, recovery and efficiency. 

We discuss:

  • Link between sleep and running injuries
  • What you need to know about the different sleep stages
  • Signs & symptoms of poor sleep habits
  • Importance of both sleep quality and quantity 
  • Common sleeping disorders for runners
  • Can I sleep too much?
  • Practical tips for sleep hygiene
  • Right sleep position and pillow

Here are the links for:

Amy's twitter account https://twitter.com/Sleep4Sport

Amy's insta account https://www.instagram.com/sleep4sport/

Here is a link for the sleep questionnaire:  https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1186%2Fs40798-018-0140-5/MediaObjects/40798_2018_140_MOESM1_ESM.pdf


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