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The Importance of Sleep before a Running Race
Sleep is an essential part of preparing for any physical activity. This also applies to the time immediately before a running competition. Indeed, optimal performance is not only influenced by training and nutrition, but also to a large extent by sufficient and high-quality sleep. In this article, we look at why sleep is so important, how many hours are ideally needed, whether there is such a thing as too much sleep and how critical the quality of sleep is, especially the night before a competition. Read More
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