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The 8/8/8 rule

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Herb Reeves
Jul 11, 2024
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Hey there, have you heard of the 8/8/8 rule?

That's:

  • 8 hours for sleep

  • 8 hours for life

  • 8 hours for work

That's a fair formula for an 24 hour day.

It's not a a work/life balance - it's a work/life/sleep balance.

The key here is maintaining that 8 hours of sleep.

For us older runners, sleep is critical for recovery and building energy.

A lack of sleep, or a lack …

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