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Managing Hallucinations (Sleep Monsters) During Backyard Ultras

Last updated on April 22, 2025

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Managing Hallucinations (Sleep Monsters) During Backyard Ultras

Demons in the Dark? Managing Hallucinations (Sleep Monsters) During Your Backyard Ultra As you push deeper and deeper into the relentless cycle of a Backyard Ultra, often battling extreme fatigue after 24, 48, or even more hours, you might encounter one of ultra-endurance running’s strangest phenomena: hallucinations. Often affectionately (or nervously) termed “sleep monsters,” these … Read more

Coping with Sleep Deprivation in Backyard Ultras: Strategies & Tips

Last updated on April 22, 2025

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Coping with Sleep Deprivation in Backyard Ultras: Strategies & Tips

The Walking Tired: Coping with Sleep Deprivation in the Backyard Ultra Push deep enough into a Backyard Ultra, and you’ll inevitably confront one of its most formidable and defining challenges: extreme sleep deprivation. For anyone aiming beyond the first 24 hours, learning strategies for Coping with sleep deprivation backyard ultra, style isn’t just helpful, it’s … Read more