A good night’s sleep is important for health, performance, and overall well-being, yet many struggle to get the rest they need. This topic explores why sleep can be hard sometimes and offers simple, practical tips improve it. For athletes, proper rest is especially important for recovery, staying healthy, and performing at their best.
Learning how to build better sleep habits can make a big difference—both on and off the field!
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The Importance of Sleep
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IDD Get to Know Me Special Olympics Podcast: Sleep
In this episode of the IDD Get to Know Me podcast, co-host Victor interviews Janet McCabe (a researcher), Claire Lemaire (a Special Olympics athlete), Corinne Lemaire (Claire’s mom), and Cheryl Bernard (a Canadian Olympic athlete and Champions Network Athlete). They discuss the importance of sleep for Special Olympics athletes and share tips to help get a good night's sleep.
