In this episode, we are rejoined by Dr. Matt Laye—an endurance athlete with a PhD in medical physiology and an assistant professor of physiology at the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. As we explore the critical role of sleep in running performance and recovery, Dr. Laye unpacks the science behind why a lack of sleep can be a runner’s downfall. With his experience as a coach at Sharman Ultra and as a contributor to Ultrarunning Magazine, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge, from the track to the trails, and delivers practical advice on how ultrarunners can optimize their sleep for peak performance. Check out Matt's article in Ultraruning Magazine, "Sleep and the Ultrarunner"
Matt's blog is "Laying it Down"
We mentioned Alyssa Clark's article, "200+ Mile Sleep Strategies: Dirt Napping 101" in Trail Runner Magazine
EP 619: Unleash Your Running Potential
EP 618: Baseline Mileage: A Better Way To Boost Weekly Running Mileage
EP 617: How One Man Changed Hydration for Running
EP 616: The Extramilest Show Hosted by Floris Gierman
EP 615: Zone 2 Training: The Key to Improve Endurance and Recovery
EP 614: How Can a Continuous Glucose Monitor Help You Train Better
EP 613: Breaking Out of the Standard Race Distances
EP 612: The Science of Creatine and Brain Function for Athletes
EP 611: Unlocking Your Potential
EP 610: Keep Running, No Matter the Age
EP 609: Adventure Planning- the Misogi Method
EP 608: TRAINING PRINCIPLES - Recovery
EP 607: AJW Launches His Own Podcast!
EP 606: G.O.A.T. - Pam Reed
EP 605: Ice Baths - Are They The Key to Improved Health?
EP 604: Year End Audio Magazine with AJW
EP 603: Process vs. Outcome. What are Your Goals Based On?
EP 602: G.O.A.T. Frank Hart 1870s
EP 601: Why we Run? It's Science!
EP 600: Knowing When to Back Off
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