Playing tired in MTT

dufferdevon · Jan 29, 2010

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 ?

Worak · Jan 29, 2010

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.:ridinghor
Good luck in cashing - you need railing, too.... ID ?

dufferdevon · Jan 29, 2010

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

Worak · Jan 29, 2010

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.

teabagger357 · Jan 29, 2010

dufferdevon said:
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.

PattyR · Jan 29, 2010

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

dufferdevon · Jan 29, 2010

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

worditst · Jan 30, 2010

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

Tonawanda · Jan 30, 2010

SHOWER!

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.

turby · Jan 30, 2010

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

bredstik · Jan 30, 2010

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.

sharkyo01 · Jan 30, 2010

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

aseablom · Jan 30, 2010

Red Bull! It gives you wings!

PattyR · Jan 30, 2010

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

woody19 · Jan 30, 2010

loads of red bull (gives ya wings lol )

Sintubai · Jan 30, 2010

for me, so even the love of a woman to take the fatigue and inspire me to victory! rs gl!

PattyR · Jan 30, 2010

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

Worak · Jan 31, 2010

rooney_mu said:
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.

PattyR · Jan 31, 2010

grafkarow said:
Ah ---so .

Epic.

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

dufferdevon · Jan 31, 2010

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.

teabagger357 · Jan 31, 2010

mtt

Congrats I hope you made a little money.

adsthepro123 · Feb 1, 2010

Tired

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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