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Circadian preferences and running performance: Late-night tendencies linked to slower marathon times


Published on 2024-12-16 04:03:58 - MSN
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  • New research published in the Journal of Sleep Research has found connections between marathon runners' circadian preferences, sleep inertia, and race performance. Runners with an evening-oriented circadian preference,

The article from MSN discusses a study that explored the relationship between circadian preferences (chronotypes) and marathon performance. Researchers found that individuals with a tendency towards eveningness, or those who prefer to stay up late and wake up late, tend to have slower marathon times compared to their morning-oriented counterparts. The study suggests that this could be due to several factors including sleep quality, the timing of training, and how well one's body clock aligns with the race start time. Morning people might benefit from better alignment with early race starts, potentially leading to improved performance. The findings highlight the importance of considering one's natural sleep-wake cycle when planning training and race schedules to optimize athletic performance.

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