Playing tired in MTT

#1 30th January 2010, 4:50 AM

HELP !!! I am running real good in the $3 rebuy on Stars but I am having the worst time staying awake. Its been a long day and I probably shouldnt have played in this. But now that I am and doing pretty well (113/1345) what do you suggest I do to keep alert/awake ?

#2 30th January 2010, 5:01 AM

Focus on winning - I had some of my best games at 5: 30 am -

It's 5 am here now and I'm awake still/again .

Drink water - have a walk - move your body from time to time.
Good luck in cashing - you need railing, too.... ID ?

#3 30th January 2010, 5:05 AM

naw, no railing yet. Too far to go for cash / deep run.

#4 30th January 2010, 5:07 AM

Send a rail request on the bubble/near the bubble - that will keep you from bubbling most probably.

I can't rail myself sry - I need to get some sleep now.

#5 30th January 2010, 5:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dufferdevon

HELP !!! I am running real good in the $3 rebuy on Stars but I am having the worst time staying awake. Its been a long day and I probably shouldnt have played in this. But now that I am and doing pretty well (113/1345) what do you suggest I do to keep alert/awake ?

If the blinds are not to high sitout and take a nap.Set your alarm for 45 minutes. If you have enough chips to sit out and get in the money do that otherwise you will keep thinking about sleep and rush yourself into bad situations.

#6 30th January 2010, 5:10 AM

maybe turn on some heavy music or somethin. that wakes me right up

#7 30th January 2010, 5:36 AM

So far the music is working. Keep the suggestions coming.

#8 30th January 2010, 11:50 AM

I've seen tons of players play well when their eyes are bout to just shut on them, but also seen players just play horrible as well.. Just grab a cup of coffee/red bull

#9 30th January 2010, 1:31 PM

Hit the shower. I have used it a couple of times. Sit out a couple of hands if necessary. A fast shower will get you moving quick, wake you right up and get you back to more of an alert game. This can be a good strategy even after an hour or two of play. Let us know how you finish up.

#10 30th January 2010, 1:53 PM

Have an apple. Apparently, they work better than coffee!

#11 30th January 2010, 5:34 PM

Bananas are good for that as well.

Most importantly, try to make sure you're doing something else other than just poker. TV, music, email - something to keep you alert.

#12 30th January 2010, 5:43 PM

Caffeine... No more needs to be said ....

#13 30th January 2010, 6:11 PM

Red Bull! It gives you wings!

#14 30th January 2010, 6:56 PM

lol did u end up fallin asleep on your keyboard bud...you never updated the thread

#15 30th January 2010, 7:02 PM

loads of red bull (gives ya wings lol )

#16 30th January 2010, 7:24 PM

[size=3]for me, so even the love of a woman to take the fatigue and inspire me to victory! rs gl!

#17 30th January 2010, 7:29 PM

he doesn need good luck...its over now..he made this thread last night

#18 31st January 2010, 9:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rooney_mu

in the MTT we can many money to win but to lose too.but i love them i want to play in them but i play on table too and that is the problem

Ah ---so .

Epic.

#19 31st January 2010, 9:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grafkarow

Ah ---so .

Epic.

^ epic is the perfect word. wow..solid solid advice from a newer member

#20 31st January 2010, 10:01 PM

Ended up finishing 156th out of 5600 runners. So not bad, considering the state I was in. Thanks for the suggestions, but my biggest one would be, don't play tired.

#21 1st February 2010, 3:49 AM

Congrats I hope you made a little money.

#22 1st February 2010, 10:06 AM

tired poker is never a good way to play the game, you will find you go out quickly if you play tired because you are not playing good poker and making the sharp decisions you would usually make in different situations.
The best way to combat tiredness is to drink lots of coffee
adsthepro

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