Yep, I would love some advice on this. I can't keeo resorting to sleeping pills or large quantities of wine every time I run a decent pace over a distance of greater than 8 miles. For example, I ran the leeds half last sunday, had finished by 11:45am, and the body, though feeling knackered, never calmed down - even after a bottle of red wine in the evening!
So what should I do? Afternoon naps have been considered, but so far I have found them to make the problem worse than better, although I am willing to try again if enough people recommend it! And of course I could try running at dawn or something, but that won't be possible every time.
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dont eat too late either and dont do stimulating workouts before bed, dont watch tv in bed just use it for sleep
try a relaxation routine - there are loads to calm you physically and mentally, yoga is good and the poses will help you stretch and relieve tension
Thanks for the tip about eating as well.
Part of the problem may be that I do a PhD and thus normally work in the evening anyway. hmmmm, some trial and error may have to be done!
I often have the same problem and find all of the things Bune suggested to be a help also.
My dad was a serious runner for many years and practiced transindental meditation and swore by it.
Good luck!
there are lots of simple techniques
i have a light and sound thing that plays ( a quite realistic sounding) ocean surf sound and it is very soothing - there are others available and tapes and cds of sea sounds or other soothing sounds that are good for unwinding and relaxing to
the radio is also a good idea too
I'm exactly the same and have been so for years. I've tried everything you can think of and it hasn't made a bit of difference. I've come to accept the fact that I guess I don't need that much sleep. You are not alone!!