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SIMWP: Paddling Through Sleep Deprivation: Ultra Marathon Adventures w/ Chris Thomas (Part 1)
In this two-part episode of Sleep Is My Waking Passion, I sit down with Chris Thomas—a pharmacist, MBA, and ultra-marathon paddler—to talk about what happens when the body is pushed to its absolute limits in multi-day paddle races like the Yukon 1000 and Alabama 650.
We cover everything from cognitive fog, hallucinations, and recovery science to training your brain for extreme sleep loss. Chris brings rare insight into a niche sport where athletes sleep just a few hours over days, navigating rivers with little to no support. I add sleep science and recovery strategies that can help any endurance athlete—whether you’re paddling 1,000 miles or training for your next big race.
