Training Challenge - podcast part 1, nutrition discussion

firstly, how come i cant sleep unless im nice and cosy and warm then?

secondly, carl has the most error-free solution with his jump in an ice bath... except you'd fall asleep (eventually) AND die. probably a one-time solution only.

thirdly, nat, what have cicadas got to do with it? although they sleep for like 17 years or something dont they?



on a more serious note, what is the best way to take your HR when waking up in the morning without jamming it full throttle with a screeching alarm clock?

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it's more polite on the grating than on the subs bench

I've been suffering from the same lack of sleep problems due to late night games for quite some time now, it usually feels like im playing UWH in my sleep (along with waking up every 30 mins ),

lately when I get in from hockey (around 11:30pm) i'll make a warm drink, then sit and read a book to try and take my mind off the game that night (rather than mind numbingly sit staring at the television). once I start to feel tired.I hit the sack

it's still not a perfect nights sleep but I feel like I'm getting a whole lot more than I was previously.

I might try Nats suggestion of trying to cool down. I seem to fall asleep the quickest when I am feeling cool and the bed is invitingly warm.

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Hi Carl

I m just wondering if you have some basic rules when it comes to what sort of food you eat before a game and just after a game?

I am currently doing some weight training, and playing uwh 3 times a week. i try and fit in one other gym session if i have time, maybe a cyle.

Weights i normally do in the morning, Hockey is in the evening. I am in the older age group bracket.

I am looking at maintaining my current weight.

I am just wondering if an improved diet will help my ability during the game?

And is there any foods to avoid completely?


Cheers
Sharon

You'll need to give more info on your current diet Shaza. Lots more details please.

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a typical days eating

breakfast - usually toast or raising toast with small amount of butter x 2 pieces
cup of coffee

or Muslie with low fat milk

on rare occasions poached eggs on toast with grilled tomatoes

Mid morning - maybe coffee and muffin (if i have done bodypump) or piece of fruit, usually apple
maybe a handfull of nuts and dried fruit

Lunch - sushie x 2 usually vegetarian type
or 6" sub with chicken and salad and water


Afternoon tea - sometimes,maybe around 5 ish hungry so i have nuts or some olives maybe a small tin of tuna

Dinner - well tonight its steak, with beans and carrots and a scoop of brown rice.
Could be a Thai Chicken curry, or Pasta, maybe salad, baked bean on toast.Pizza maybe once a week. Tosted tomato & ham sandwich, Homemade pumpkin soup with chiabata bread. Dessert would be maybe Apple crumble and small amount of cream, Fresh strawberries. Maybe once a week i might have icecream by one scoop.

I drink inbetween Green tea. Or a fresh juice made with juicer.

Vitiamins a day - spirilina
Maybe Gingsing
Sometimes will have a proteing shake.normaly with soy milk

Hm i also like chocolate on occasion and snakes and maybe licorish maybe once a week in moderate proportions

Hm and maybe a couple of red wines

think thats about it

Only a couple Shaz? I don't believe you... oh, that is unless you mean "per day"

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i [heart] porridge

Well i didnt mention bottles or glasses, but i can tell u only once or twice a week. But hey Alex you know this is my weekness. I have heard though from a nutritional point of view, it can be of benefit. Can anyone out their verify that?

Cheers
Shaza

Whoa - you must be so jacked on caffiene!

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I don't think that two cups of coffee per day is in any way excessive.