"Running" in my sleep

Trail_Addict
Trail_Addict Posts: 1,340 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Most of the time when I run in my dreams, I can't get more than a few strides, which takes an ungodly amount of effort, like running in waist-deep water. I know I can't be alone in this.

I've also had some crazy dreams where I get to the race (Triathlon), and can't find the water once the gun goes off, or my bike after the swim. I'm sure the dream experts would attribute this to anxiety or insecurity.

I'd love to hear what kind of crazy dreams some of you other athletes have pre-race.

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  • DizzieLittleLifter
    DizzieLittleLifter Posts: 1,020 Member
    Me too, I dream about running all the time, I just run and run no destination. I bet I look like a dog running in my sleep; feet twitching in the air. haha I also dream about doing pushups, like I just knock out 500 like it's a piece of cake.... ohh i also dream of eating brownies and I feel guilty when I wake up ROFL.
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    I definitely have the running thing where it feels like Im actually running in water!
  • shasha_84
    shasha_84 Posts: 170
    I have dreamt that I am in a race but the.finish line never comes.
  • run4yourlife
    run4yourlife Posts: 379 Member
    I've dreamt that I slept in and am either rushing to get to the race in time, or I miss it altogether.
  • alyssamiller77
    alyssamiller77 Posts: 891 Member
    I've had that dream too. Almost feels like I just can't get my legs to move at the normal speed they should and each stride is very deliberate and over exaggerated (like you said, almost like running in water). I'm surprised that this is actually a common dream.
  • cariandy
    cariandy Posts: 175 Member
    I've dreamt that I slept in and am either rushing to get to the race in time, or I miss it altogether.

    I have had the same dream, J!! :)
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I had a dream where I got lost on a 5K, while in the pack...and then wound up in my underwear in public...I think I need therapy.
  • BeckiCharlotte135
    BeckiCharlotte135 Posts: 3
    its always when something bad is happening and I want to get away and i just CANT move fast enough :(
  • scottb81
    scottb81 Posts: 2,538 Member
    About two weeks ago, two nights before a half marathon, I had a great dream that I raced and met my PR goal. (I wasn't really sure that I could do it)

    Then, at the race I actually did make the goal.

    I hope to have more dreams like that.
  • soccerella
    soccerella Posts: 619 Member
    About two weeks ago, two nights before a half marathon, I had a great dream that I raced and met my PR goal. (I wasn't really sure that I could do it)

    Then, at the race I actually did make the goal.

    I hope to have more dreams like that.

    thats a good one to have, maybe you're psychic! :)
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