Endorphins??

[Bikingmomof3]

It sounds as though your body reacts well to exercise and mornings would probably be best. I exercise in the morning and run in the evening, followed by yoga for stretching and relaxation. I actually sleep better when I run in the evening. I do know a lot of people will advise not exercising at night. I think it all depends on how your body reacts. Obviously what your doing is not helping you get a decent nioght's sleep, so I suggest trying what others have already suggested. Wake up earlier and try to exercise before work. You may find yourself more energized and relaxed for your work day.

[kaybee]

I agree with the suggestions to get up early and exercise first thing in the morning. Believe me, if you get up around 4:30 and work out, you'll have no trouble falling asleep by 9:30! (Of course, you can kiss any semblance of a social life goodbye.)

KB

[HillSlugger]

It may be taking several hours for your metabolism to slow back down following your exercise. When I used to rock climb in the evenings and get home late from it, it would take me a while to wind down before I could even think of heading up to bed.

[hellosunshine]

theres that sequence of thought probably put into play "ive trained so i wont sleep",which wont be helping,"ive trained so now i will sleep"is a better track to play ,insomnia is a nasty rut to fall into,but it can be beaten and wont last for ever.

[RoadRaven]

I'm with others suggestions here. Try and exercise in the morning - exercise raises your metabolism - the exact opposite of what you are wanting as you settle in for the evening.

Good luck in your training for TAM, and wishing you sound rest herein.

[MaineMaid]

Thanks for all your replies; however, I ain't a morning person...and I'm AT WORK AT 6:25 already...so that means that I'm up at 5:15am...I really can't see me getting up at 3:30am to cycle until 4:30am and then shower and get ready for work...I'm liking the feeling while cycling and after...but not that much...grin.
On the night that I don't get on the trainer, I sleep well. On the day after I'm on the trainer, I'm ok...not really cranky...just yawning and slow..and a little whiney...So, I guess I'll have to adjust to it and stop whining...
Thanks,

Jan

[velogirl]

I'm fine with late-day workouts, but when I race in the afternoon I have the same problem. You might try a low-dose sleep aid (just on the days you need it). I use an OTC made by Tylenol without the Tylenol in it (called Simply Sleep). Doesn't cause grogginess with me and my doc is fine with me using it occassionally.