SLEEP AIDS

While some foods could disrupt your sleep the night before a race, others will help you rest easy so you wake up refreshed and ready for the challenge

Tart cherry juice

Feeling the urge to sip on something sweet at night? Consider tart cherry juice, which has been shown to help older adults sleep more soundly.

Kiwis

Instead of chugging water to hydrate, add water-rich kiwis to your nighttime routine. These small fuzzy fruits are made up of about 80 per cent water and contain the hormone and neurotransmitter serotonin, which plays an important role in the sleepwake cycle.

Pumpkin seeds

About 200g of pumpkin seeds contain nearly 1g of tryptophan, an amino acid that has been shown to improve sleep quality.