Third of Life: Verena, it’s great that you found time for an interview with us during a long season and the Football World Cup. Speaking of the World Cup, there were rumors in the press that poor sleep was the reason for the early World Cup exit. Of course, we had to ask you about the truth behind that rumor, since you are known as a good sleeper.
Verena: I’ve heard those rumors too. However, during our internal review of the World Cup, it was not a topic. It would have been too easy to blame our poor performance at the World Cup on sleep. But of course, sleep is a very important topic that shouldn’t be underestimated because a lot depends on it.
Third of Life: As a top athlete, good sleep is often a challenge: You travel a lot, often sleep in unfamiliar environments, and face psychological pressure and physical strain. How do you deal with it? And what helps you sleep well despite that?
Verena: Honestly, I try not to think too much about it. Traveling and everything that comes with it are parts of my job. Of course, there are phases when I don’t sleep well. But I think that’s quite normal. Basically, I can consider myself lucky that I can mostly always sleep well. That’s especially important for us athletes to recover well and quickly.
Third of Life: Do you have an ultimate tip for readers who often sleep poorly while traveling?
Verena: When you sleep poorly away from home and are aware of it, it definitely makes sense to take a piece of your familiar environment with you on the road. Since I can’t take the whole bed, I usually take my pillow from home. :)
Third of Life: What’s next for you? What are your next (sports) goals?
Verena: This year, we want to go all out with Bayern and win titles. We have a strong team, also in depth. However, before the season, important players who can sometimes make the difference left us. So we have a newly formed team that needs to find its way on and off the field.
Third of Life: We wish you good luck and, of course, much success! Thank you very much for the interview, Verena!
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