How does sleep affect physical and cognitive performance? How do sleep cycles work? And what you should NEVER do if you can't fall asleep... In this episode we are joined by sleep expert and MD at the Better Sleep Clinic, Dr. David Garley to understand why sleep really is the most powerful recovery tool. We delve into how lack of sleep affects our physical and cognitive function and the effects that alcohol, caffeine, and nutrition have on our sleep quality. We also get tonnes of tips on how to improve sleep and find out if napping can speed up recovery. If you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also check out our YouTube channel @5MilesEasy. Thanks to our sponsor of this episode: ENERTOR: The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free. Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.