Nap after jogging/running?

Question

The other morning i exercised for once in a very long time. I went running from 7 to 7:30 and i was fine until about 12 o'clock in the noon time so i took like a two hour nap. Do naps ruin the purpose of running or jogging?

Answer 1

Of course not. You're still keeping your endurance, your fitness, burning calories. You're getting out there. If you're concerned, only nap for a half an hour and just got to bed earlier. I know in heavy training periods I often need quite a bit more sleep. They say that for every mile run per week, you should get 1 minute of sleep more per night. 20 mile of running, 20 minutes earlier to sleep.

Answer 2

no but if u aet a twinkie or a ho- ho after u run then it will ruin the purpose

Answer 3

No, not at all, I love naps after long runs...they are great! Your body uses that time to repair your body.

Answer 4

all that running jump start ur metabolism. when u take a nap, u burn calories and bcuz ur napping, it means ur not eating. it actually benefits

Answer 5

i dont think so.

it doesnt do any harm.

its always good to sleep. except for when you eat then nap.