Bad sleep doubles risk of injury when running

Researchers believe too many runners are putting good sleep too low on their priorities, as lack of sleep is now shown to be associated with increased injury. — dpa

Getting a good night’s rest may not be the highest priority on your checklist before a run, with many hoping a good diet and proper stretching will help them reach a new personal best.

But new research shows that for elite runners and any of the millions of people worldwide who jog regularly, the standard eight hours not only boosts performance, but could also be key to preventing the sprains, strains and tears that running can lead to.