Have you noticed that the sleep tracking on your GPS watch is delivering more peaks than valleys lately? Perhaps you’ve been waking up feeling less-than-refreshed for a long time now. Inadequate or poor quality sleep doesn’t just mean you’re extra grouchy at breakfast or less productive at work – you might have noticed that it’s also affecting your athletic performance on the trail.
It’s true that after a terrible night’s sleep, you might not want to lace up your trail running shoes, especially if you’re faced with dark, cold mornings. But according to scientific research, even if you can get past that first obstacle and get your feet on the ground, you’re not likely to make as many gains once you’re there.
