In this episode of Tri This Podcast, triathlete and medical expert Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen dives into one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of athletic performance: sleep. Discover how much sleep is truly optimal for triathletes and endurance athletes, and learn what quality sleep looks like for peak recovery and performance. Dr. Lauritzen breaks down practical tips for improving your sleep hygiene, managing rest around intense training schedules, and understanding the science behind deep restorative sleep. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned triathlete, this episode will help you harness the power of sleep to enhance energy, reduce injury risk, and maximize race-day performance.
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triathlete sleep, sleep for athletes, recovery tips, sleep hygiene, endurance training, performance optimization, triathlon recovery, peak athletic performance, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen, Tri This Podcast
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