RunningAHEAD - Topic: How much sleep do YOU get? (page 2)

protoplasm72

posted: 6/12/2008 at 12:22 AM

I get 7 - 7.5 hours pretty consistently. Any less and it's hard to wake up and run (I still do but I'm not happy about it).

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 6/12/2008 at 12:26 AM

I feel best on 9, decent on 8, passable on 7. 7 is what I usually get. I should be in bed right now, as a matter of fact. Tongue

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Purdey

Self anointed title

posted: 6/12/2008 at 7:03 AM

I have kids aged 20mths and 4weeks..... What is this fabled "sleep" that you all talk about?

Trent

Good Bad & The Monkey

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:08 AM

5 hours slept last night 5 miles run this morning. 5 months since the last baby was born.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

staunen2

Otium cum dignitate

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:35 AM

Since my three kids clearly think sleep is not entirely necessary, and since as a result of this I'm pretty sure I haven't slept since my oldest was born 6 years ago (an exaggeration, but only slightly Embarrassed

), I have learned to live by the credo: "sleep is for the weak". Sometimes I think it's a wonder I'm able to run , at all.

slosh252

1983

posted: 6/12/2008 at 8:41 AM

Good feedback everyone... I know I need to try to get more. It's tough with warm weather, kids end up staying up later...then it's me and the wife time...then its sports on TV at bedtime. There is always something to watch...Red Sox, NBA playoffs (seems to last for 6 months).. Tour de France will be starting soon...then the Olympics... My new goal will be to get 7 hrs/nite, especially since I keep trying to add miles.

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Bonkin

posted: 6/12/2008 at 9:00 AM

Quote from staunen2 on 6/12/2008 at 8:35 AM:

I have learned to live by the credo: "sleep is for the weak".

My favorite is "plenty of time to sleep when you're dead".

When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?

jb944

Chicago RnR 1/2 Marathon

posted: 6/12/2008 at 9:13 AM

I aim for 8 - go to bed at 10 and get up at 6. But, I really don't sleep well anymore and am usually awake every 2-3 hours all night long.

Maplefly

Hoping to Run Again :-(

posted: 6/12/2008 at 9:16 AM

I get 7.5 and could get 8.5 on mornings I don't run, but getting up at 5 a.m. to run has pretty much messed up my body clock. So when I can "sleep in" I still find myself peeking at the alarm clock from 4:50 a.m. onward - ugh!

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veggies on the run

Mississippi

posted: 6/12/2008 at 9:19 AM

On average I get around 6 hours of sleep a night. Usual bedtime is 11:30 or 12:00 and I'm up at 6:00 or 6:15. Give or take some days. If I get more than 6 hours of sleep I feel groggy all day long.

Michelle

midwest runner

Giants Fan

posted: 6/12/2008 at 10:26 AM

9 hours for me! I've noticed since I've upped my mileage a week, I really need my sleep. CC

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Charles Schulz

Chenille

posted: 6/12/2008 at 10:44 AM

not enough - I would love to get 6 -7 hrs consistently

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smalcolm

posted: 6/12/2008 at 10:46 AM

i would liek to get 8, but usually get 6.

~Sara
It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. ~ Jimmy Dugan

monnik

posted: 6/12/2008 at 11:04 AM

I usually get about 7 hours, but feel best on 8 or even 9. I like my sleep!

-Monica

Slow and steady ~~wins the race~~ means a lot of fast people pass you.

ZB1110

posted: 6/12/2008 at 11:35 AM

8-9 hours would be great for me. I usually get around 7.5, but I am always tired. Always. BTW I also have a 2 1/2 yr old so I'm greatful for any sleep I get.

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