Volume 21 : Sleep

Sleep isn’t just rest; it’s the ultimate recovery tool.

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Alec Grawe
September 12, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

What’s up fam!

Here is what we have on the lineup for this week:

📰 The Pulse - Recovery Pillar 4: Sleep

💰 The Shop - The sleep formula changing the game

🧬 The Stack - Endurance athlete Robbie Balenger’s top picks for peak performance!

Recovery Pillar 4: Sleep

Sleep: The Final Pillar of Recovery

When it comes to recovery, sleep is king. More than just a chance to recharge, quality sleep is critical for muscle repair, memory consolidation, and hormone regulation. Here’s why prioritizing your sleep can be the game-changer you’ve been missing:

The Benefits of Quality Sleep:

  • Muscle Recovery: Deep sleep is when your body goes to work, repairing muscle tissue and replenishing energy stores.

  • Mental Sharpness: Sleep helps clear toxins from your brain, improving focus and decision-making the next day.

  • Hormonal Balance: Proper rest regulates hormones like cortisol and growth hormone, essential for recovery and performance.

Optimize your recovery by aiming for 8-9 hours of quality sleep each night. Your body—and mind—will thank you.

KOH: Your New Sleep Elixir

Kreatures of Habits: Knight Kap

Struggling with restless nights? Knight Kap by Kreatures of Habits is a sleep formula optimized for relaxation, rest, and recovery. Unlike typical sleep aids that knock you out cold, Knight Kap helps you drift off naturally and wake up feeling refreshed.

Key Benefits:

  • 🧠 Calms the mind for better rest

  • 🤗 Reduces stress and anxiety

  • 💪 Replenishes nutrients lost during exercise

  • 😴 Supports deeper, higher-quality sleep

  • ⚡ Energizes your mornings by reducing grogginess

Upgrade your nighttime routine with Knight Kap and rise ready to shine.

The Playbook’s Take

Huge fan of all of their products. The Knight Kap is what I use the most. I mix with 6-8oz of organic whole or raw milk an hour before bed.

GORUCK Training Weight Vest

In Partnership with GORUCK

The GORUCK Training Weight Vest is built for comfort, durability, and performance.

Unlike most vests that dig into your shoulders, GORUCK’s design features padded straps from their iconic Rucker, making it the most comfortable weight vest on the market.

Whether you’re training for a challenge or doing MURPH, make it count with the world’s best Training Weight Vest.

Robbie Balenger

‍Robbie Balenger, known for his incredible feats in the ultra-running world, continues to push his limits. From tackling the Leadville 100 to running across the U.S., Robbie embodies grit, discipline, and the relentless pursuit of better. Here’s a peek into his journey and his essential gear.

Leadville 100: After a grueling 2021 run as part of his “Colorado Crush,” Robbie approached the 2024 Leadville 100 with a fresh, focused training block.

Origins of Fitness Passion: Robbie’s path from football player to ultra-runner began when his now-wife introduced him to running, transforming his life.

Running Across the US: Covering 3,175 miles in 75 days, Robbie’s transcontinental run started as a message about better food choices but evolved into a testament to his limitless potential.

Flow State in Running: For Robbie, running is a way to find flow by eliminating distractions and connecting deeply with the experience.

Robbie’s Flow Stack

Here’s what Robbie uses to stay at the top of his game:

  • Ab Roller
    "It's changed my life quite considerably... everything comes from the core."

  • LifeForce Membership
    "LifeForce helps me make educated decisions on supplementation, diet, and workouts."

  • BPN Supplements (Bare Performance Nutrition)
    "Their protein powder and creatine have foundationally helped me the most."

  • Sisu Sauna
    "The Sisu Sauna enhances my recovery at the end of the day."

  • Norda Shoes (O1s and O2s)
    "The best trail shoes, especially for rugged alpine runs."