The Art of Sleep for Runners (4 Stages) | How I STRUGGLE

[@ParkerMax]

When you're watching this video after not getting enough sleep...

[@barrybeebenson2673]

Hahaha! Parker, you should talk about sleep as a high school runner sometime in a video.

[@runningwithmarc]

Hahahaha

[@nicksmith2162]

Facts

[@nicklarenfr]

QD: 7hrs is a minimum for me (age 38) and I've indeed noted that regularity is bliss. As I get up early to run before the kids wake up, I tend to aim for a 10pm-5am night. Food quality and quantity for the evening meal is important to me too (not too fat, not too salty, not too anything in fact) , no alcohol in the evening either, and I try not to drink coffee after 2pm also! That works for me :) Seth, thank you very much for everything (I'm a late follower)! Your energy is so communicative, thanks for sharing it!! Love to both you and Brigid from France!

[@rossfripp4503]

Since having brain tumour surgery at the end of 2014 and spending 2 weeks in ICU on a ventilator followed by 4 weeks more in hospital (and needing a tracheotomy and a stomach PEG!) my sleep has been awful. I'm 31 years old now and I never go more than 2hours 30mins without waking up. When in ICU I was woken every hour to have various things checked....it's as if my body thinks it needs to be wake up as part of a survival thing. EIther way, I have half gotten used to it, but it doesn't stop it being irritating. Small sacrifice I guess for still being alive.

[@BrendonBressan]

QD: 8-9 hours per night! Recovery day is every day.

[@OlivertheJoyboy]

Great video Seth. Thanks for sharing this info and these tips. QD: I sleep pretty well (8-9 hours a night) but that’s just cause I am a kid and don’t have my own kids and really big responsibilities like that. I have nothing but respect for you Seth and many others in the comments who wake up early and sacrifice some sleep so that y’all can still run while balancing work and kids. I strive to be that disciplined when I have a family of my own.

[@JeremyBenfield]

My run has to be over by 5:30am so I can get to work in time. And I don't go to bed until 9:30 after the kids go to bed. Struggles!

[@JeremyBenfield]

Kids are my struggle. I love them, though!

[@alantaylor2887]

But seriously, 100% my whole day is thrown off if I don't run. Less quality sleep, more anxious throughout the day, the list goes on.

[@hankmancil178]

Without proper sleep, I hope True Love is able to continue her training and reach her goals. 🤞🏃‍♀️

[@marielledevaal6029]

Good point! She deserves the sleep to if she wants to build up with running!

[@Running_Chowhound]

@@marielledevaal6029 to be fair I don't think True Love's goals involve as much volume or recovery.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

@@marielledevaal6029 She does not, just to be happy and healthy.... but I might convince here someday of a 1/2 marathon : )

[@marielledevaal6029]

@@SethJamesDeMoor fair enough but promis me that you will let her sleep when she is up for her half marathon ;-)

[@dorcasbill5966]

Meet this genius Hex_hacker09@ ❗️G got into my late grandma account and was able to unlock with history of info of everything we needed

[@runningwithpete3065]

Live in Phoenix and yes, by 6 or 6:30am I have to be done with the heat. Start before or right at 5am and done before 6 on most days.

[@connorgrusendorf]

I live in Tucson and couldn't agree more

[@laurarunner7952]

I’m in Glendale AZ, and I’m not running due to the heat. Even at 5 am or before it’s just not enjoyable to me. Plus I’m not up at that hour to even have the energy for it. Glad you’re getting out there!

[@dannyj1983]

I moved to Tucson in Dec. 19' and had to switch all my gear over to light colors. Everything was black! Now that i'm not a UV magnet, I've gotten quite used to running between the hours of 6a & 10a. If i manage to stay hydrated--i quite like the heat challenge--so far. I'm sure the honeymoon will be over soon and i'll be waking up at 3AM for my easy runs.😂

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Wow, good to know, enjoy those early morning sunrises.

[@josep9599]

I live in Scottsdale and have to run at 11 am since I can’t wake up early 😅 Sometimes I might go at 7pm if it’s TOO hot (over 110)

[@MostAdmiredRelative]

You are the Mr. Rogers of running, which just may be the best compliment a person can get.

[@tommyek7267]

Hi Seth I´m a little late commenting on your energetic approach, I just want to say Keep on your good work. You are a great inspiration and your Vlog is a celebration to Life´s wonders. I´ve been ”contaminated” by your energiboost and its a good help to explore the joys and wonders of running. Go on and keep energizing the running community.

[@Morfeusm]

Me: waking up at 4:30am feeling like a champion Seth: hold my butter

[@michaellelacheur7305]

I fell asleep watching a vlog on sleep. I watch the vlog every night before I go to sleep. Best wishes from Australia

[@QronoZ713]

I usually fall asleep around 01-02 in the morning. I am a true night owl, and it usually takes 2 hrs to fall asleep. It's so annoying when you've run a hard workout and you are wide awake at 04 in the morning, and been trying to sleep for 5 hrs 😞

[@timobrien256]

I agree....weather running, biking or swimming....a good morning workout makes it much easier to sleep. When the kids were young I always went to bed when they did so I could get up at 3:30a for a run....best time of the day to be out by yourself and think about your plans for the day!

[@dannyj1983]

If i don't get any exercise in during the day, i'm a bit jittery while trying to fall asleep. I can calm myself down most times and sleep well once I fall out though. QD: I sleep soundly through the night, every night for 7-8 hours. It hasn't always been that way, what has changed is now I meditate every day. I've learned over time to quiet the mind, connect with the breath and enter a place of awareness & stillness. I sometimes struggle with night chatter. You know-- "I just cant turn my brain off". If i struggle I will put on sleeping meditation sounds that are like sensory lullabies and it works like a charm.😴💤

[@djp3525]

QD: I have central AC in my house but I also have a wall AC unit in my bedroom. I sleep at 65 degrees. This was a game changer for me. The reason I don’t get ideal sleep is because my dog will wake me up to go to the bathroom at around 1:30am every night. I try to go to bed at 10pm. I wake up at 5:25am.

[@fromcitytowild]

Agree... AC in the bedroom is a game changer and it's backed by science actually. Mathew Walker PhD talks. About lowering core body temperature (if I remember correctly) is what causes your body to create melatonin signaling it's time to sleep. Portable AC.... Best purchase ever.

[@fuzzyduckize]

QD: Consistency in wake up times is the most important thing for me. Seth hit it 100% right about getting into that early morning wake up at least two days before a big effort

[@dominicrunzo]

Love the video Seth exactly what I needed to hear right now! I was going to research on how to get better sleep and this just happened to pop up in my feed. QD: I sleep decently 7-8 hours a night usually. I would like to sleep at least 9 hours now that I am building volume higher and am a growing high schooler. I need to improve on screen time too close to bed and shut it down earlier. Also totally in defend dinner. Sometimes the mileage just has me super hungry late at night and it’s worth it! Keep up the great work!

[@brennandavis6791]

Wow same haha

[@ryanabell3106]

QD: over the summer I've been getting about 6.5-7 hours of sleep. What I've started doing is making up the difference in a post run nap😂 it's probably not the best approach but it's been working for me

[@donshields2379]

If it works i has to be good.

[@jkzv1]

Theres research saying thats even better. Its called biphasic sleep.

[@alexbodnar3822]

I take a post run nap and it feels so weird taking a nap at 10AM

[@richardhkirkando]

QD: I've been sleeping really well lately. When I started working from home back in late March, I started drinking at least an entire Chemex pot of coffee every day. My sleep and recovery suffered, I was sore constantly, I was getting slower, and I couldn't put 2 and 2 together to figure out why. But eventually I did, and I cut out caffeine entirely for a week. The first few days were rough, but I started sleeping great very soon. Now I'm limiting myself to 1 10oz cup of coffee every day, and I'm feeling much better.

[@taylorcaldwell8277]

Seth, you can mitigate some of the late night screen time with blue light blocking glasses! Check out the ones from Swannies.

[@stefanwagner1841]

Thankful for your videos Seth. Look forward to them every day. Have a good one!

[@AgentChaosMeme]

First. I definitely sleep much better ever since I started running! My body is so beat up and tired everyday I go to bed around 10:30 now compares to before at around 12. :D

[@grahamhowes3912]

Hi Seth, glad to see that you & your family have managed to stay safe & healthy (touch wood) during this pandemic. QD: I was diagnosed with Primary Insomnia about 15yrs ago. Primary means that the disorder is not caused by any deeper seated issue like anxiety, depression or anything similar. For me, it really comes down to psychological state and physical comfort. For a good nights sleep (for me that's between 3-5hrs) I really have to be in the right state of mind before I go to bed and then I need to be as comfy as possible when I am in bed otherwise it will take hours (literally) before I fall asleep and I will wake up at least once every 45min after I have fallen asleep...this makes achieving all those sleep stages you so eloquently described almost impossible for me. Meds are a big no also...I tried many and none work well enough to make the side-effects and risk of dependence seem worth it! Thanks for the content...this vlog was tops!

[@tsubakichan]

Great topic! QD: During training blocks, I switched to sleeping 9/930 | waking 5. I find that the consistency of having a set time really helps me whether I run that day or not.

[@Martha-fluterunner]

QD: a great mattress, pillows and sheets really do help. We got a set of bamboo sheets which, like high thread-count Pima cotton, feel great. I also must have a cool room. Sometimes I even crack the window in winter (CO.!) Since the lockdown we’ve started going to bed earlier than in the past (9:30-10) and waking up earlier (6:30-ish). I do find looking at the iPad or phone before bed may make it harder to fall asleep. Running definitely helps me sleep better but when I run longer than my current average, sometimes I’m wired that night. Maybe that also depends on whether I’ve slept a lot lately or had a bad night. Great topic, though. So many people have sleep problems and there are times in my life (stress!) when I wake up in the middle of the night worrying about stuff.

[@leneheimdal4637]

QD: now I sleep 10 hours every night😅 But sometimes I feel more tired after sleeping too much

[@DadAdventures]

We have two young kids who are in toddler beds and I’m in grad school so every night is different and 4-5 hours is a big ask. The basics are fan on high, nice sheets, nice mattress, weighted blanket (yes) I learned a couple years ago that I had sleep apnea (I’m not the usual OSA type) so CPAP. Even if just a little bit of sleep with that combo then we’re good. My wife does the same without the CPAP. When preparing for a night shift all of the above plus blackout curtains and face mask. I agree sleep is huge! I’ve studied sleep a little bit and can tell you it’s incredibly protective and regenerative. Thanks for the VLOG

[@bradwigs75]

Sleep has always been the most important aspect of living a healthy and enjoyable life, in my opinion. Whether you’re training or not, one must get good sleep. One way I get good sleep is by making it a priority. I don’t just hope that I’ll go to sleep on time, or only go to sleep on time the day before an important day head of you or an important run. I go to bed within an hour time range (usually 10:00 to 11:00 pm, often shoot for 10:30) and make sure to get a minimum of 8 hours everytime (try to hit 8.5 hours). As much as I do believe in getting as much as you can, I have learned that for me, I cannot sleep for more than 9 hours two days in a row, or I will feel sluggish on my runs/races and for the rest of the day. So, when I do get 9 hours, I like to make my next night’s sleep just under 8.5 hours. Too much sleep can be just as bad as too little. However, something I have noticed about too little sleep has intrigued me. If I get less than 7 hours of sleep one night, that very morning I will have more energy and be more alert. I do not really know the science behind that, or if it’s all psychological, but I tend to have more energy. Although, that next day, regardless of how much sleep I get, I will be tired. As if I borrowed energy from today and used it yesterday. Could be psychological like I said, I don’t know, but I always tend to be sleepy that next day no matter what. Even with 8 hours of sleep. Now, I’m not struggling to stay awake necessarily, but it’s not that good night sleep you would normally experience. And, knowing this about myself as a runner, I can prepare better for races and harder trainer days. For example, back in high school when I would compete in cross country and track meets, I would always, ALWAYS, get 9 hours of sleep two days before the meet, no matter what. No exceptions. In fact, I had it down so good, I knew that the perfect amount of sleep was 9 hrs 10 mins. But the very night before the meet, I could be more versataille. I would strive for 7 hrs 45 mins - 8 hrs 15 mins, no more, no less. The goal was always 8 hrs 5 mins though. It just seemed to be the perfect amount of sleep for those two days. Obviously it would be fine if I couldn’t get the exact timing; that’s just not realistic. But I always made it a priority to get the best sleep I could, because I know how important sleep can be for a runner 🤗

[@RockySucre5]

I love this vlog Seth! I’m saving this one for sure! It’s funny that last night I only got 4 hours 41 minutes of sleep. I wear a sleeping mask and ear plugs as well. I am not great at sleeping. I rarely take naps not because I don’t want to but simply because I can’t. I also have a MAJOR problem with pre race anxiety. I have raced before on less than an hour of sleep simply because I can’t stop thinking about my race and the need to perform well. I’m just so competitive and even though I’m better than avg I am far from elite. Lastly, I wish races started later. Most races I’ve seen has you getting up before 5am. What!? Why? So tough...

[@leonchristensen1765]

Tim Jacobsen I agree on the early race start comment. I used to do all my training at night. Along comes a half at 6am and my body has no clue how to run at that hour. Plus you have to fuel stupidly early and your stomach is also messed up. That’s my excuse anyway. But....it’s usually because it’s cooler and for traffic closures etc so it won’t be changing anytime soon.

[@alexandrevaz941]

Seth, I think you missed a key element in many parts of the world: mosquitos. I recently had install a mosquito net in my bed to be abbe to have a good sleep :)

[@djp3525]

Alexandre Vaz where do you live?

[@nicklarenfr]

Man, you are right! We've (in France) been fighting against the tiger mosquito (compare a regular soldier (mosquito) to a black ops commando...) and have had to go to sleep with 2 repellents connected to the power sockets either side of the bed!

[@BrendonBressan]

That’s true! Here in South of Brasil we have a lot of mosquitos! 😩

[@alexandrevaz941]

@@djp3525 Lisbon, Portugal. Just moved closer to a big park and suddenly mosquitos became an issue...

[@alexandrevaz941]

@@nicklarenfr I hate the idea of breathing repellent for 8 hours straight (or 9). For me mosquito net is the way to go...

[@bruceevans3649]

ah tese tips are working a treat thanks seth, love the vids

[@UltraDad]

This was great timing! I've been struggling with early wake up since March. Ill be using these tips!

[@GokuRunner]

That music though. You're the new Mr Rogers for running. Great talk Seth.

[@lisarunsfast7368]

My sleep is definitely better on days I’ve been running. It does make me more tired.If I’m stressed about things at home or work I do get restless at night. I just bought some silk pillow cases which are super comfy and we bought a hot tub!! I love getting in the hot tub in the evening. It really makes me relaxed and I sleep like a baby afterwards.

[@insertstereotypicalyoutube7327]

I just got back into running regularly past couple of months. I took the last couple days off listening to my body and man my sleep has been awful. I went from sleeping great, waking up early and running sprints to struggling to wake up. Running is amazing

[@JustinMulder1]

Hey Seth, thanks for the awesome channel. I am a front end web developer, so I spend tons of time looking at screens, even at night and what I found has worked it to use the blue light filters that come on Mac and even got a pair of blue light filter glasses (they don't need to have a prescription if you don't need it). Anyway I used to be really "wired" if I spent long hours coding, but now I can switch off much faster. It does mean it's harder to stay up late to code and in your case respond to comments but it's worth it. Oh and if you are busy editing and you need to focus on color grading etc, then I switch off the filters, take off the glasses for that task, though I do try and do that stuff earlier in the day if i can. Cheers

[@1989ejohnson]

SJD you have a Costco card they sell really nice blackout curtains cheap

[@jmax9782]

QD- I don't sleep a lot or usually enough so I do everything you do to get just enough (6-7 hours). I'd love to sleep better but I inherited this from my mom (my dad slept very well). Windows open, air cleaner on the floor blowing a clean breeze, blackout shades and curtains, cotton sheets on a firm mattress, good pillows. Wake up at 5AM every day of the year, early to bed. No disturbing media in the evening is important, too.

[@kulch2008]

Deep is the stage you want. The more deep the better your life is. Oura ring and various sleep trackers are good for this data. Sleep with your mouth closed also helps

[@larnold97]

Definitely sleep better when I’m running, and even better at peak training! Currently taking a short break from running and it is taking me noticeably longer to fall asleep, despite going to bed/waking up at the same time.

[@hoodedhillhopper2408]

Only 4 hours of sleep again. Just woke up. This video should help! Thanks Seth!

[@joyridaz]

Magnesium and sometimes an Epsom salt bath of muscles tight and melatonin if I’m wired. I struggle to regulate liquid before bed so seem to wake up to pee at night..

[@chrismacfitness2975]

Seth you need to get some blue light blocking glasses! Game changer for improving sleep quality!

[@geloberis6973]

QD: I wish I could shut down my mind at night a better.. I think a lot when I try to sleep and sometimes I get anxious and I find it hard to sleep.

[@adyatter]

Gelo Beris 5mg melatonin would help you.

[@fromcitytowild]

Listen to Mathew Walker PhD on Joe Rogan experience podcast or download his audio book called WHY WE SLEEP. You need to lower your core body temperature (turn the AC on an hour or two before bed)... Stop drinking alcohol many hrs before bed, and the obvious turn off lights in the house.

[@brendangallagher6496]

QD: Fairly poorly. I had the sleep discussion but it amounted to my wife cannot function on much less than 7-8 hours of sleep. So I have largely been the one getting up with our 2 toddlers. They are finally both starting to sleep through most nights (knock on wood) so I have been starting to get better sleep, as getting back to sleep after waking up was often a problem. Right now I tend to get around 6-7. When they weren’t sleeping through it was closer to 3.5-5.

[@paulcain1285]

Definitely sleep 🛏 better through running. Not just the physical tiredness but the mental unwind helps get better quality. Was out injured 3 weeks recently (hamstring) and I really experienced the opposite impact on sleep patterns.

[@Dat_Moos]

I was hit by a car on my way to school a few days ago and even tho I don't have severe injuries, I'm not able to do sports because of that in the moment. Normally I've slept through about 7-8 hours a day, but now I wake up at least one time per night.

[@kevinward5929]

I’m so sorry to hear this!

[@df540148]

I've been an early riser for years being a baker. I get up most of the week around 3:00am to get out for my run at 4. Getting to bed at 8 is a little bit of a strain on the relationship, but getting as much sleep as possible is important (7hrs is a life goal, 8hrs on the weekend). I usually read on the Kindle for 20min before sleeping and it puts me out no problem!

[@theslightlyrecklesstrailru1546]

I live In Phoenix! Got a new job at the beginning of summer that starts at 5am. Been running at 6 O’clock at night! I’ve been pretty consistent and think I’m getting used to it. Hopefully this is good training, We’ll see this fall when it cools down.

[@garethevans2499]

QD: Routine is absolutely key for sleep but yeah: as dark a room as you can get, quiet and around 16c in temp. I struggle with insomnia so try to stick to routine like a liferaft! Seth, if you see this, I've been an idiot: After a year of very carefully managing plantar issues in my left foot, I got overexcited when my ASICS Novablast arrived. Got up, pulled them on, ran 21k, didn't lace properly, ruined the other foot by doing so. Have had a week off and hope it's ok but will test in my Hoka Bondi 6's over the weekend. Recovery blog on a definitive plantar guide or how to ensure you're running evenly (I've clearly overcompensated trying not to hurt my left foot) or useful stretches would help. Greetings from London!

[@adampezdel7190]

That MJ shirt is amazing.

[@CAIrondad]

QD: nowadays my sleep is so so. I definitely find that the more I drink, the worse my night sleep is that follows. Reading before turning off the lights is best. We also have an alarm clock that plays waves in the background and I find that sound soothing.

[@closmasmas9080]

QD I sleep pretty good (7-9 hours). I make sure to block all sources if light in my room(even power-strips, charging cords etc); I also open up my windows to get a nice breeze to keep myself cool Sometimes I take about a 1 hour nap after lunch especially if I had an early morning hard effort

[@aaronlee891]

I recently quit drinking coffee and have been sleeping like a baby ever since. I was in the habit of drinking 3 Starbucks k-cups every morning, but it was adversely affecting my sleep and resting heart rate, so it had to go. Now I drink ginger-turmeric tea instead, just to have a warm, special beverage to look forward to in the morning, and now I’m much better hydrated throughout our the day and fighting inflammation at the same time. I do miss coffee though because I was thoroughly addicted to crack caffeine, but whenever I’m missing it, I just remind myself of how well I’m sleeping these days.

[@steveilg6134]

QD: "There is no such thing as overtraining, only undersleeping," - The Barbarian Brothers. typically a few days at 6-7 hours, then an 8. not be able to go to sleep has never been a challenge. waking up early is taken care of the fact that it's typically a beautiful workout outdoors, or just realizing the sacredness and the luxury of having a fit body/mind/spirit is motivation enough to wake up early. another GREAT vLog; THANK YOU! see you in Silverton soon! lmk if you need anything! head bowed,

[@ryanfusselman9503]

Whenever I stop training for a couple of days I definitely do not sleep as well. I do not feel tired at the end of the day. I love the feeling of exhaustion and the soreness that comes with running.

[@sotimak6554]

QD it runs in our family that we fall asleep before the head hits the pillow 😴 also use a good sleepmask and some white noise. Also I think priming your Body with some proteins for muscle rebuild in the night can help. Maybe some collagen or just some yoghurt

[@davidgross7972]

QD: I rarely get 8 hours of sleep, usually somewhere between 6 and 7 according to my Garmin sleep tracker. On weekdays I have to get up at 4:45 am to have time to exercise before work. But I usually sleep in until 7:00 am on Saturdays and til 6:00 am on Sundays to get a long run in. My best technique is to go to bed around the same time and wake up at the same time every day. I definitely agree that running helps me fall asleep faster. I used to struggle with that. I also take a magnesium supplement just before bedtime and try to avoid eating anything after dinner, though sometimes am tempted to have some trail mix or granola with yogurt before bed, but usually regret it in the morning.

[@ifonly2675]

I hope you realise how lucky you are to have true love ! Here in France we have shutters on our windows so you can have a pitch black room if you wish so. I lived 12 years in England ( english wife ) and struggled with curtains only in my bedroom. I can't sleep if my room isn't pitch black

[@benjaminbarretto8744]

Woke up at 5am for a bike ride this morning and now watching this and falling asleep because I didn’t sleep great last night lol. Went to bed before midnight but woke up in the middle of the night at 2, 3, and 4am... Usually after a day of a lot of running/biking or both like I did yesterday (11mi run + 20mi ride), it’s easy for me to fall asleep and stay asleep but it just wasn’t the case last night.

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

QOD: my average is around 5hours, on the better days can be around 6 and worst less than 4. As the twins grow and they will go to school in a short time, I think the schedule will be better for everyone. I never can make bed before midnight and try to wake up around 5.30-6 during weekdays for my 1-1h20m run. Weekends can be a bit more relax kind of, but still prefer to do early before the sun gets in full mode. Still at 6-7am can turn quite hot, humid especially. Some days I am more tired than the others, but even being tired if you have the motivation to hit the road/trails it´s totally worth it at the end :)

[@JemArbuzy]

Seth, I really envy you having even better sleep after running. For me it is quite commonly the opposite way, even if I run during the day, not in the evening - I feel too warm at night, a bit too overexcited and generally sleep pretty poor. The worst is of course after interval or threshold days... :/

[@bradyeagar7775]

Hey Seth, I am living in Mesa Arizona and I’m up at 5am every morning to start my runs at 5:15-30 and some days it can actually be pretty cool (anything below 80) and I finish anywhere from 6:30-7:00 and finishing at that time is no problem with the heat. But i had one run last week where I started at like 9:30 and when I started it was 91 degrees and it was 97 when I was done. I barely got through that one😂

[@tonyvu9459]

QOD: I sleep 5-6 hours per night. I have a 1year old at home and I need to be done with my run by 6am so that I can get to work. My wife works from 3pm-12am so it's a real struggle to get more sleep, especially when the baby is waking up in the middle of the night . I'll try out your cool room suggestions though!

[@txelmore]

I take magnesium bisglycinate prior to going to bed. I am by nature/training a very light sleeper and I find that this all natural method helps without that groggy sense that many medicines leave you.

[@thek002]

Love the Jordan Tee!!!

[@chrisphelps7473]

6.5 hours/night on avg, ranging from 5-7ish typically. I’ve found taking CBD tincture before bed to be a big help in recovery

[@jensrasmussen4052]

Dude, Seth. If I'd be living anywhere close to you I'd pop by and install blackout blinds for free - that's a small home improvement that makes a huge difference.

[@joshuabeam8964]

I've been struggling with my sleep a ton! I'm hitting some intense training this summer, and when I train to this point I often times struggle to sleep well during the night. I use afternoon naps to compensate, but it's not always convenient

[@AnthoniaV]

True love is the best!!

[@maxwellkee6511]

As a runner ytber you sure know how to teach people how to sleep 💪✌️

[@Ray-mz4hd]

How do you feel safe running so early? I can’t figure out how to make myself both seen and prepared in case anything happens at 5am. I have to wake up at 5:30 to go to work every day so usually I run on my 4 days off (12hr shifts) in the morning as soon as the sun starts rising. Also! This week I’ve been sleeping great! Averaging a whole 8hrs over my usual 4-6 and my workouts have been feeling absolutely amazing

[@oskie501]

Just as important as sheets (in fact, probably more important) is your mattress. Invest heavily in a good mattress. Also, you're fortunate to have someone like True Love, who appreciates your passion and is willing to let you pursue it while she manages four little ones. She is truly amazing.

[@deadtothewxrld]

QD: I'm the least talented sleeper I know, which sucks because I need the recovery badly as an injury prone person. Only get 5 legit hours, with another couple hours on either end where my brain won't shut up. Struggle #1 is SO hard for me.

[@Peto02]

QD: I am trying to be consistent in sleep time 9pm-5am. Sometimes I am waking-up also during a night around 3am little hungry (poor dinner) and take a while to fall a sleep again (occasionally never). I also struggle sometimes with evening snack which becomes to 2nd dinner which is then not good for sleeping :-D

[@BarefootRadan]

Lots of different options available beyond monophonic sleep, and learning how to use them is key ( www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319425#types-of-sleep-patterns ). As a busy ER doctor, working shifts, 4 kids, owning a farm and running, it is possible to fit it all in by paying attention to sleep timing and scheduling. I applaud Seth for prioritizing sleep/recovery and working out the details important to him. Everyone should strive toward the same, but it will look very different for everyone and it may change and evolve over time or with different phases of work. Never stop seeking. Never stop evolving.

[@19Kamau79]

QD: I've been struggling to get proper sleep all of my life and used to do strength sports in past but never had recovery issues or muscle building issues. I'm still following same methods to get it good as possible and what's best for me late and large sodium rich dinner without drinking too much water on the evening and ear plugs to create silent environment. 20 months ago I shifted to distance running and I sleep better if I keep training aerobic base and moderate efforts but after hard workout (which I'm trying to avoid) or local race it's usual following night will be short and restless.

[@justinmayes5455]

Watching this video after getting three hours of sleep just to wake up this morning and do a track workout really hit the spot 😂

[@kimwarner6050]

The main reason I workout is because it helps me sleep. Since I was a kid I've had insomnia. I struggle to sleep more than 4 hours if I don't workout

[@dyla12116]

Sleep for me is v important. I have invested in a nice firm memory foam mattress with great sheets. I can literally feel it helping move blood to my legs. I have been waking up nice and refreshed. I do struggle with hitting that 8 hour mark and will average 7 to 7.5. Some days I wake up planning to run in the am and move it to the pm in the heat. Just depends but all in all, it's more important for me to sleep than to run in cool weather. I can tolerate the heat quite well.

[@andrewmulligan6710]

Hey Seth can you review the Saucony Ride 13? It has been getting some good buzz and I would love to hear your opinion on it :)

[@andrewdempster5170]

I sleep great! I think it’s because on top of running I work about 50-60 hours a week pouring concrete.

[@4adrenge]

I would recommend reading the book “Why we sleep” by Matthew Walker. Sleep is so much more important than we could ever imagine!

[@OlivertheJoyboy]

Seth, have you ever considered jumping down to say 3 videos a week instead of 7? I love your videos man. But we would love them just as much if you decided to take more time for your sleep or to help out with the kids more.

[@ethanddog31]

I just discovered weighted blanket! It helps me recover big time.

[@SethJamesDeMoor]

Fascinating, how does that help?

[@ethanddog31]

Seth James DeMoor i have no idea how it works but as long as your room is cool you’ll sleep amazing,. If I had to guess I would say it makes you feel secure I don’t toss and turn at all. My girlfriend bought it and I was confused but 1 night of sleep and I knew it was a game changer for me. I’m running 80 miles per week now so any little (or big) thing helps!

[@pitchmeupscotty]

I always have to get up around 3am for work, work till around 9am, then in the following evening have to work again from 8-ish and hit the bed around 3am. So there is absolutely no rhythm to be found. Rhythm is vital for good sleep patterns, so I always sleep in two parts: first part is always limited to 3 hours, to keep a little fatigue as you do. Then at 9 I hit the bed with no alarm... no alarm is vital as I want to hit a full sleep cycle. Fortunately I only have to work around 10-15 days. Yeah, you gotta love aviation :-)

[@htmonaro1969]

QD: I have struggled with insomnia since I was a child, but I have learned not to have any caffeine after about 4pm or so. There is also a setting on your phone to turn off the blue light, which is the main problem with screens.

[@jkehdicbr266]

The nike tempo next% just lunched in Asia countries

[@petermuller6903]

QD: I sleep very well between 6 and 8 hours but I am not an early morning runner. In the evening before I go to sleep and if not tired I drink (only) one beer which makes me tired. Normally y read (book) a dozen of pages which also makes me tired. GREETINGS FROM SALZBURG/AUSTRIA!!!

[@ethangodridge6833]

QD- usually to bed to pray at 7:45pm for an hour and sleep from 8:45pm-4:45am every time, even on weekends. For me it's just being consistent.

[@tomashonegr8701]

Polar Vantage has Nightly recharge fuction. I have problems to get enough sleep... 😴

[@NeedforSteep]

QD: i really struggle to have enough deep sleep time during the night (maybe all my life) i started meditating and also check that my vitamin and iron intakr etc is in good balance. I still could have more deep sleep but it allready got better.

[@pabsistaken]

Seth... no mention of naps!!😂 QD: I get like 6.5/7.5 hours a night but naps are 🔑!!! They can easily get me to 8/8.5 and I find them super refreshing, especially on a day with a hard effort/long run.

[@jean-renecaron9823]

@seth james ... Maybe you eat dinner too early if you're hungry at 8 (I'm actually out of the table at 8 or having a small dessert !

[@bryceronk6292]

Lately I sleep poorly, but i have been doing certain things at night to try to help myself out like writing down my thoughts that are on my mind right before so I am not thinking about those things when I want to sleep.

[@komorebi_5549]

QD: I think I sleep really well. I usually get 8-9 hours of sleep each night. I make sure the room is cool, and another thing is that I turn on the night light setting on my computer about 90 minutes before bed (I think it’s at least a little bit better than just using it normally).

[@RoadrunnerTrainingProjects]

Seth will be waking up in 3 hours and I still can’t sleep. 😂

[@An45789]

You talk about black-out blinds, i would reconsider because I work at a dry cleaning store and for 99.9% of the time you can’t clean these curtains... of must mean those wooden shutters on the window itself,that would be a good investment 👌🏽