Ok, I am always "needed" a fair amount of sleep. I am definitely more of the 7 - 8 hours sleep kind of person. I am not a night owl. D/t work I have always had early morning requirments. Then add running or biking--in Florida--and you have to get up very early to beat the heat.

My question is what about of sleep do most of you need. And do you adjust your sleep needs when training more? And how do you stop feeling so tired all the time?!

I work full time. Stressful and busy/hectic schedule at times. Not physically demanding. No kids. But a S.O., many "furry children" and the usual family/friends/house/yard obligations. I am now about 2 months out from 1/2 marathon and full training ramp up. I run 3 times during week, 1 long weekend run, a bike day (weekend), 1 day w/ personal trainer. So up at 5 or 5:30 most days. And MWF PUPs! Monday and Friday are my "rest days" (except for PUPs). To bed between 9 & 10 w/ lights off at 10. (most of time). I skipped my run last night and had a bit more free time so I tried to go to bed at 8 and read the lights off at 9 to see if I felt better today.

So am I needing more than most. OR is this common. I don't "nap" during day/afternoon or even of weekends. I did try one day, but then was just a groggy mess!

What are other's routines/needs for sleep. And suggestions on rest with a full "training" schedule. To be honest...this darn job is getting in the way!