MattRide's Journal, 26 September 2023

I'm usually fairy exhausted by evening. And here is is dark by 4:30. No lights anywhere.  

Morticia, I discovered there’s a big difference between mentally exhausted and physically exhausted. Most of the time I’m mentally exhausted but unable to have a deep sleep or my sleep is full of nightmares such as fighting medieval warriors for a stunning princess, running out of money, jumping off my fast bike or negotiating with angel of death 🕊️🎵😴 It is just me or others too?  

even with my running my watch says I don't get enough deep sleep. I'm not sure how accurate it is though 🙃 

Asarver, May I ask what app are you using ? You run in the evening at 80% of max HR zone 2?  

Can't remember the last time I slept thru the night. Toss, turn, get up to go to the bathroom.. night terrors/sleep paralysis some nights. Not fun! But yeah, definitely stress/mental fatigue here also.  

That's a difference of 2-3 minutes depending on your age. You'd think it would be higher.  

Windy Day- My formula for not waking up in the middle of the nite for a bathroom is to have my last drop of drink or a final meal especially sugary food by 6pm. See if that works for you too. Effectively, this is fasting during sleep until coffee time at 6am. Give it a try ! 

Windy Day- I might add, NO caffeine (coffee or tea) at all after 3pm, only drink water or enjoy fruit smoothies - All the best :) 

I have a Garmin watch, but I almost always run in the morning. It's too hot in the afternoon 😂😂 but you'd think any exercise should help with deep sleep 

UnhealthyDaddy, Not sure how they derive that 3%. Since sleep has 4-5 stages, that 3% may only be part of a deep sleep segment. In my case, I feel like 75% higher deep sleep after a rigorous EVENING workout - sleep like a log haha  

Asarver ~ I experimented both morning and evening run (I did an evening run 1.5 hour before sunset or so). I discovered a "Big" help to deep sleep with an evening run especially with a tad push on the pace. You're welcome to try an evening run at 80% of your max HR and later report back on your deep sleep status.. if you like. All the best ! 

Asarver ~ Go for at at least 4-5 miles non stop :) 😁 

I'm not sure I can fit that in my schedule 😜 I'm glad you found something that works for you! 

Asarver- Since Cindy is an evening runner, how 'bout having her to test this out? 😎 @CindyLynnwho... help bahaha 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 

Thanks for the tip mattridegolfrun  

Makes perfect sense even sounds fun if only I had time to sleep, lol.  

Matt, I've been pretty good about fasting most days from 7pm to 10 or 11 lately. I do drink water and herbal tea tho, but already keeping coffee to the morning/afternoon hours. (Usually!) Hoping its a temporary thing, from too much on my mind. Thanks for the well wishes! :) 

I'm usually both mentally and physically exhausted. More physically. I have a lot of work to do and more work heaped on me all the time. I have a sick husband, 5.5 acres, a house, 5 outbuildings, 2 cars, and a boat to take care of. Hubby does what he can.  

Morticia that sounds overwhelming… 

Morticia, Truly sorry to hear what you have to endure. Be strong and may God be with you!