{"id":35417,"date":"2025-08-19T09:27:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/?p=35417"},"modified":"2026-01-16T17:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T22:50:37","slug":"jessie-diggins-sleep-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/jessie-diggins-sleep-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross-Country Skiing Champion Jessie Diggins Reveals Her Sleep and Recovery Routine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a professional cross-country skier, Jessie Diggins travels the world to race during the winter months. The Minnesota native and three-time U.S. Olympic medalist understands the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep<\/a> for training and competition. That\u2019s why she prioritizes rest and recovery while at home and on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to my athletic performance, sleep is everything,\u201d says Diggins. \u201cIt is the most important factor in getting the most out of my training and being ready to race as fast as possible.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We caught up with Diggins recently to learn more about her winning sleep habits, what her bedroom setup looks like at home, and how she catches quality Z\u2019s while traveling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessie Diggins’ top sleep tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Pay attention to your body\u2019s sleep needs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone\u2019s sleep needs<\/a> are different, so as Diggins knows, it\u2019s important to listen to your body. She aims for nine to 10 hours of sleep per night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI realize that sounds like a lot, but I’m a very sleepy person, and I train really hard\u2014so I need a lot of sleep in order to recover,\u201d she notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for what sleep position<\/a> she finds most comfortable for snoozing, Diggins says she starts out on her back but then moves to her side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Take time to wind down before bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A relaxing nighttime routine<\/a> can make all the difference in your ability to sleep soundly. So, how does Diggins prepare for bed? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy nighttime routine is doing a little bit of stretching, a little bit of foam rolling to wind down,\u201d she says. \u201cThen I put my phone away\u2014I try very hard not to look at it anymore.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond that, Diggins says sometimes she likes to light a candle and read in bed for a half hour to 45 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create a cozy bedroom environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For optimal sleep, your bedroom should be cool, quiet, and dark<\/a>. This is exactly the type of sleep environment Diggins has created at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy sleep setup at home is very cozy, very dark,\u201d she says. \u201cMy husband calls it my little \u2018bat cave,\u2019 so I like it to be really cool, really dark, but also very cozy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She adds that she keeps a candle and whatever book she\u2019s reading on her nightstand and has heavy drapes on the windows for that cozy feel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWhen it comes to my athletic performance, sleep is everything. It is the most important factor in getting the most out of my training and being ready to race as fast as possible.\u201d – Jessie Diggins<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

4. Safeguard your sleep while traveling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTraveling for competition is really tough on the sleep routine,\u201d says Diggins. During certain competitions, she\u2019s on a different schedule every day and in a different hotel room every week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things she does while traveling to safeguard her sleep<\/a>. When it comes to snoozing on a plane, Diggins says it\u2019s difficult\u2014but bringing an eye mask is key to helping her drift off while flying. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, \u201cI make sure I have a good meal before the overnight flight and then I just try to burrow in and get comfortable,\u201d says Diggins. \u201cIf I can get a window seat, that’s wonderful.\u201d She also makes sure she gets a good night\u2019s sleep the night before she travels and the night after. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Make a hotel room feel more comfortable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since she lives on the road all winter, Diggins takes measures to make a hotel room feel more like home. For starters, she brings her own pillow, an eye mask, and earbuds with her. \u201cI try to keep the same routine as much as I can,\u201d she says. She even tries to go to sleep at the same time she would at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also brings a picture of her husband and family, along with little notes and cards. \u201cI travel with Christmas cards, Valentine’s Day cards, and then I set them up on my nightstand everywhere I go,\u201d she says. \u201cSo even though the room changes and the country changes, my little sleep setup stays the same while training.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, learn about <\/em>how Saatva is supporting Team USA\u2019s sleep and restoration<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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