Run For Charity 5 Steps To A Perfect Night’s Sleep

When training for your charity run, one of the most essential factors, but is often overlooked is the magic world of sleep. If you are not getting enough, your training will not be as effective, not to mention you might be irritable & moody!

Sleep is essential to good charity running training. You are sure to know that that when you sleep well you feel better!

Basically, we need between 7 & 9 hours sleep every night, this does vary to each individual and could depend on your genes, working hours and lifestyle.

A good night’s sleep will not turn you into an instant athlete, but it will equip you to feel fantastic and make the most out of your charity running journey.

So charity runners, you have picked your charity run, it doesn’t matter if it’s a 5k, 10k, half or marathon for charity

• it’s important to get sleeping. Yawn.

Run for charity top 10 tips for a great night’s sleep.

1. Zen your bedroom to make it sleep friendly.

Think of a quiet, clean & inviting haven that promises you a perfect night’s sleep.

Phones, laptops, TV’s are all a big no no! We say yes to black-out blinds, earplugs and beautiful bedding made from sustainable cottons or natural fibres.

2. Scribe your troubles away.

No matter how hard we try to stop it, Life is stressful!Try keeping a pen & paper next to your bed & anything that worries you enough to keep you awake can be jotted down and dealt with in the morning once you are feeling enlightened from a great night’s sleep. Any fundraising ideas should be written down and ready to execute when you are ready!

3. EXCERSISE DURING THE DAY.

Exercise every day will help you feel like flopping into bed each night. Activity stimulates our metabolism and fights stress & anxieties, which promotes sleep. If you can exercise early otherwise, if you prefer late night workouts, give yourself a little time to relax before bed time.

4. DON’T SLEEP IN ON THE WEEKEND

Try to stick to a regular sleep pattern. If you get into bed and get out of bed at the same time (even if you’re not feeling sleepy) it will set the groundwork for a great sleep. Try not to nap during the day and don’t sleep in on Saturday & Sunday!

5. YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT, RIGHT?

Well, pretty much the above is true. Be kind to your body especially when you are putting in all those extra miles. Don’t eat a spicy meal just before bedtime,always allow time for digestion. Never go to bed on an empty stomach, little snacks before bed are great.

Say no to coffee or any caffeine products which will stay in your body for as long as 6 hours and hours and negatively affect your sleep. Alcohol can sometimes help us fall asleep, although it affect the quality in a negative fashion. Cigarettes and Nicotine are a strong stimulant and has been proved to also effect sleep. So eating a balanced, clean diet and looking after your body are key to get you to the land of nods.

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