Sleep Science for Runners with Dr Amy Bender

Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss it's importance for your running performance, recovery and efficiency.  We discuss: Link between sleep and running injuries What you need to know about the different sleep stages Signs & symptoms of poor sleep habits Importance of both sleep quality and quantity  Common sleeping disorders for runners Can I sleep too much? Practical tips for sleep hygiene Right sleep position and pillow Here are the links for: Amy's twitter account https://twitter.com/Sleep4Sport Amy's insta account https://www.instagram.com/sleep4sport/ Here is a link for the sleep questionnaire: https://static-content.springer.com/esm/art%3A10.1186%2Fs40798-018-0140-5/MediaObjects/40798_2018_140_MOESM1_ESM.pdf To follow the podcast joint the facebook group Becoming a smarter runner click on the link:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/833137020455347/?ref=group_header To find Brodie on instagram head to: https://www.instagram.com/brodie.sharpe/ To work with Brodie Sharpe at The Running Breakthrough Clinic visit: https://breakthroughrunning.physio/