Yes, it does. I don't think I would have been motivated to keep it up if it didn't.

[Though in reality, he's been doing it to relieve stress and keep his nightmares at bay -- which in essence accomplishes the same thing, so he's not really lying. Even if he's not doing much sleeping at night anymore.]

[But he's not gonna mention that, nope. Instead he just chuckles.]

Perhaps if I keep going, I'll even be able to outrun you someday?