Bike leg?
07-26-18, 11:47 PM
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Bike leg?
I commutes to work 4 or 5 times a week. One trip gives 10 miles, and round back to home another 10. That's 20 total....when I put myself to bed at 11..I couldn't sleep til 2 or 3...any solutions to simmer down the... I dont know what do we call it...but I would say "bike-lag"?
07-27-18, 01:32 AM
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Yes its almost 4 here. I have put myself to bed at 11ish..that's a long time of moving around. This has never happened before I started taking bike to work and to home.
07-27-18, 02:01 AM
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Your body is getting a natural high from the exercise you're giving it. So don't fight it. Like I said, maybe you should buy an indoor trainer. Maybe try Zwift too.
07-27-18, 07:12 AM
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I was just listening to this episode of the "99-Percent Invisible" podcast about the BBC' "Shipping Forecast" broadcast.
(I listen with one ear, spoken word podcasts only.)
Apparently some people use it to help fall asleep. And according to the podcast some one strung a few together to make a 5-hour sleep aid.
Oh, here it is...Sweet dreams!
(I listen with one ear, spoken word podcasts only.)
Apparently some people use it to help fall asleep. And according to the podcast some one strung a few together to make a 5-hour sleep aid.
Oh, here it is...Sweet dreams!
07-27-18, 07:16 AM
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Red, red wine.
07-27-18, 07:55 AM
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Post-exercise Insomnia.
An easy thing to do is make sure you are hydrated. Cold drinks with ice will help lower core temperature. Both elevated core temps and dehydration can make it more difficult to sleep.
https://trainright.com/cant-sleep-hard-workout-race/
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An easy thing to do is make sure you are hydrated. Cold drinks with ice will help lower core temperature. Both elevated core temps and dehydration can make it more difficult to sleep.
https://trainright.com/cant-sleep-hard-workout-race/
-Tim-
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07-27-18, 07:57 AM
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Oh... And I was sure this was about legs... maybe try counting calves.
I have to say, a good ride can knock me out. Perhaps increasing the miles or intensity will help. Any way to finish your ride in the late evening? Or, do another trip to the grocery store?
Cycling might also affect different people differently.
I have to say, a good ride can knock me out. Perhaps increasing the miles or intensity will help. Any way to finish your ride in the late evening? Or, do another trip to the grocery store?
Cycling might also affect different people differently.
07-27-18, 08:19 AM
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Huh. Interesting. I usually fall asleep earlier on the days I ride (similar 20mi/day commute). I eat when I get home, usually hot tea and a sandwich and pass out while watching the news lol.
Maybe some herbal tea could help? Something with chamomile or lavender to get you relaxed.
Maybe some herbal tea could help? Something with chamomile or lavender to get you relaxed.
07-27-18, 09:37 AM
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I was just listening to this episode of the "99-Percent Invisible" podcast about the BBC' "Shipping Forecast" broadcast.
(I listen with one ear, spoken word podcasts only.)
Apparently some people use it to help fall asleep. And according to the podcast some one strung a few together to make a 5-hour sleep aid.
Oh, here it is...Sweet dreams!
(I listen with one ear, spoken word podcasts only.)
Apparently some people use it to help fall asleep. And according to the podcast some one strung a few together to make a 5-hour sleep aid.
Oh, here it is...Sweet dreams!
07-27-18, 09:44 AM
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I was just listening to this episode of the "99-Percent Invisible" podcast about the BBC' "Shipping Forecast" broadcast.
(I listen with one ear, spoken word podcasts only.)
Apparently some people use it to help fall asleep. And according to the podcast some one strung a few together to make a 5-hour sleep aid.
Oh, here it is...Sweet dreams!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxHa5KaMBcM
(I listen with one ear, spoken word podcasts only.)
Apparently some people use it to help fall asleep. And according to the podcast some one strung a few together to make a 5-hour sleep aid.
Oh, here it is...Sweet dreams!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxHa5KaMBcM
07-27-18, 10:03 AM
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- Cheaper bluer light that resembles daylight
- Slightly more expensive, slightly less efficient, "neutral-white" light that's closer to yellow with less blue.
I mean I'm just throwing out suggestions as to what worked for me. I switched to the "neutral-white" lights and had far less issues falling asleep. Light and Motion used to make lights that were neutral-white I'm not sure if they still do. Fenix lights are usually neutral-white.
07-27-18, 11:51 AM
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I often do 2 centuries in 2 days on weekends, and sometimes I barely sleep on the night between them. I really think it's hormonal, and I don't feel drowsy or bad the second day. Once I finish the second ride, I conk out very quickly for many hours, and I'm fine for work on Monday.
I generally find I need less sleep when I work out or ride hard. Some of this may have something to do with age--it wasn't like that when I was in my 20s, I'm 57 now.
Do you feel bad because of the missed sleep, or do you just think there must be something wrong if you're not getting 8 hours or whatever because it's not "normal"?
One thing I've learned over the years is that people's sleeping patterns change drastically with age, that my need for sleep seems a lot less with better fitness, and that no two people really have the same sleep needs.
I generally find I need less sleep when I work out or ride hard. Some of this may have something to do with age--it wasn't like that when I was in my 20s, I'm 57 now.
Do you feel bad because of the missed sleep, or do you just think there must be something wrong if you're not getting 8 hours or whatever because it's not "normal"?
One thing I've learned over the years is that people's sleeping patterns change drastically with age, that my need for sleep seems a lot less with better fitness, and that no two people really have the same sleep needs.
07-27-18, 01:50 PM
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When you get in bed, try forcing yourself to stay awake.
07-27-18, 02:16 PM
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If possible, try to avoid exercise a couple hours before bed time. Whenever you get your heart pumping and get those endorphins flowing, it makes it hard to relax and fall asleep.
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I definitely need to give myself the occasional day off to avoid getting too much cortisol in my system.
