Mr. Sandman, Bring Me a Dream

[Jet Travis]

I'm 53, in pretty good shape. Not depressed. Haven't had a sick day in years (knock on wood). But I do find myself wanting to sleep more. This afternoon, for example, I took an hour-long nap. I liked it so much, I decided to take another one and enjoyed that one just as much. Sometimes at work, I'll slip away to the university library for a 15-minute power nap in the afternoon. BTW, I sleep well through the night.

The X factor seems to be that I'm riding my bike more and a bit harder than in the past, as I train for my first (and likely only) senior games race. But even there, I'm trying to balance hard days, easy days and rest days. Even with that plan, if Jet doesn't get his nap, he gets cranky.

Does anyone else feel an increasing need to snooze?

[Terrierman]

I'd answer, but I'm too tired to make much sense...

[The Weak Link]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

I rode 20 miles in Kentucky global warming weather (average 32 F) and when I got back I took a hot shower and slept for two hours. It was better than sex.

Really.

[phinney]

I told something similar to my doctor at the last checkup and he said he had some drugs that would fix me right up. Don't think I'm ready to go there.

[Beverly]

I've never been able to take a nap during the day but after last Sunday's hilly ride with strong headwinds I was in bed before 9:00PM. That's unusual for me.

I wasn't the only one on the ride who went to bed early. I was talking to my riding partner's wife and she said he was in bed early that evening, too. It was a tougher ride than usual.

[The Weak Link]

I've never been able to take a nap during the day but after last Sunday's hilly ride with strong headwinds I was in bed before 9:00PM. That's unusual for me.

I wasn't the only one on the ride who went to bed early. I was talking to my riding partner's wife and she said he was in bed early that evening, too. It was a tougher ride than usual.

Out of curiosity, how for did your group go? I want to know if I suffered enough today.

[Beverly]

Out of curiosity, how for did your group go? I want to know if I suffered enough today.

It was 16 miles of hills followed by 10 miles on a river trail straight into a 20 mph headwind:eek:
Make that 14 miles of climbing with a 2 mile downhill that's the reward for all that climbing:)

[robtown]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

I rode 20 miles in Kentucky global warming weather (average 32 F) and when I got back I took a hot shower and slept for two hours. It was better than sex.

Really.

Or at least, longer.

[ken cummings]

Yes, it is called getting older.

[Louis]

I'm tellin' ya Jet, if you sleep a lot now just wait 'til you retire. I sleep 3 or 4 hours at a time and then prowl around the house, get on the computer, work on bikes, ride bikes, read books, etc. etc. then repeat the whole routine. It doesn't matter what time of day or night, light or dark, I have never had trouble sleeping during the day, even when at work, lo these many years.

Now that grass cutting season is approaching, my life will have to get back to slightly normal. Or I could cut grass at 3AM.:eek:

[Jet Travis]

I have never had trouble sleeping during the day, even when at work:

A man after my own heart. :beer:

[dendawg]

I also do some of my best sleeping at work. And a nap during the day is fine as well.

[maddmaxx]

Possibly all of this has to do with being here at 3am and posting. Not that I stay up late mind you. I'm already up for tomorrow.........today.........whatever. This is the best time of day to get anything done.

[rodrigaj]

Our social norms in the USA imply laziness if we take a nap during the day.

Don't believe it. I started napping in my twenties when I had an electromagnetics course in college that started at 2:00PM. The professor was a boring, mumbling horrorible teacher and the subject matter was as dry as the desert sand. I would nap for twenty minutes right after lunch and just before class in the library. It was the only way I made it in that class.

I have been napping ever since. I find it takes the edge off of the day.

[Beverly]

I'm tellin' ya Jet, if you sleep a lot now just wait 'til you retire. I sleep 3 or 4 hours at a time and then prowl around the house, get on the computer, work on bikes, ride bikes, read books, etc. etc. then repeat the whole routine. It doesn't matter what time of day or night, light or dark, I have never had trouble sleeping during the day, even when at work, lo these many years.

Now that grass cutting season is approaching, my life will have to get back to slightly normal. Or I could cut grass at 3AM.:eek:

If you have neighbors that 3AM cutting better be with a push mower:)

[Bud Bent]

I've read that athletes should sleep more, that it's a natural part of recovery. I, too, have felt the need to increase my sleep time a bit since I started riding.

When is your senior games ride?

[Jet Travis]

When is your senior games ride?

May 13. 6:30 a.m. Hope I get up in time.:D

[dbg]

I've read that athletes should sleep more, that it's a natural part of recovery. I, too, have felt the need to increase my sleep time a bit since I started riding.

When is your senior games ride?

I always noticed an increased need for sleep when I used to train for marathons. These days my sleep seems to be limited by stiffness. I wake up early no matter when I went to sleep because I have to stretch out the stiffness (neck and back, ..not the other stiffness).

[The Weak Link]

I always noticed an increased need for sleep when I used to train for marathons. These days my sleep seems to be limited by stiffness. I wake up early no matter when I went to sleep because I have to stretch out the stiffness (neck and back, ..not the other stiffness).

I wish. My bladder must only hold 150 cc. That limits my sleeptime.

[Louis]

I wish. My bladder must only hold 150 cc. That limits my sleeptime.
Good point.

Gather 'round...the old man has another story...:rolleyes:

Years ago I was admitted to a local hospital while trying to pass a kidney stone. They had a catheter inserted in me, and I was propped up in bed with a TV, lots of books and magazines, and attractive women were bringing me anything I needed. When they insisted I take in more fluids, I half kiddingly ask if they had any beer. "Sure we can bring you beer, that will get things flowing" was the response.

So, now I had attractive women bringing me cold beer anytime I pushed a button, and I never had to get up to pee. That was when I realized I had the perfect system going. They said the stone should pass soon and I could go home and get back to work. "Home?"..."Back to work?" I said "No damn way, you'll never DRAG me away from this setup". :p

[will dehne]

I am 65.
I take a short nap whenever and wherever I can. On an airplane, airport lounge, while stopped on a bike trip, while stopped on a car trip, reading a book, watch TV. We are talking 5 minutes, seldom more. Sure, it feels great. I think there is nothing wrong with that. I can drive 7 or more hours without a stop. My friends cannot. But I sure nap once I stop.

[Terrierman]

Good point.

Gather 'round...the old man has another story...:rolleyes:

Years ago I was admitted to a local hospital while trying to pass a kidney stone. They had a catheter inserted in me, and I was propped up in bed with a TV, lots of books and magazines, and attractive women were bringing me anything I needed. When they insisted I take in more fluids, I half kiddingly ask if they had any beer. "Sure we can bring you beer, that will get things flowing" was the response.

So, now I had attractive women bringing me cold beer anytime I pushed a button, and I never had to get up to pee. That was when I realized I had the perfect system going. They said the stone should pass soon and I could go home and get back to work. "Home?"..."Back to work?" I said "No damn way, you'll never DRAG me away from this setup". :p

You're the first person to tell a kidney stone story with a happy ending. Ever.:D

[MichiganMike]

Not much of a napper. Funny, even as I write this it's mid afternoon, Easter Sunday. Made some of the best prime rib I have ever had. Ate like a pig. Wife and kids are all napping. I am sitting here enjoying the quiet, and watching it snow.

[stapfam]

Now that grass cutting season is approaching, my life will have to get back to slightly normal. Or I could cut grass at 3AM.:eek:

Now what lights do you fit to the mower?

Sat down to watch the Tour de Flandres this afternoon on the TV- well it started about midday. Then I wanted to be more comfortable so onto the settee, then I might as well stretch out a bit.

Anyone know who won?

[Red Baron]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

I rode 20 miles in Kentucky global warming weather (average 32 F) and when I got back I took a hot shower and slept for two hours. It was better than sex.

Really.

Rode 20 miles in KY, same average temp, and when I got back had hot ... for 2 hours, it was definitely better than a shower.

Really :D

[The Weak Link]

Rode 20 miles in KY, same average temp, and when I got back had hot ... for 2 hours, it was definitely better than a shower.

Really :D

Well, OK, try that with a bladder catheter in ya.