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Sleep Before a Race
Sleep before a race is best built during taper week, not only race eve when nerves run high. A short final night hurts less when the prior week was well rested.
Sleep before a race matters most as a multi-night bank during taper—not only the eve, when nerves often shorten rest. Protect consistent bedtimes, limit late screens, and avoid new supplements race week.
One short night is survivable if prior nights were adequate.
Common questions
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What if you cannot sleep the night before a race?
One poor night rarely ruins performance if the prior week was solid—bank sleep during taper, avoid new late caffeine, and use a calm wind-down. Focus on process goals, not clock-watching.
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