Alcohol & Running

[injury advice]

I am concerned about the number of Runners i meet who drink very heavily,

Is this A problem?

[Brotherton Lad]

Not at all.

[TurboTom]

One of my best ever runs came after a hangover (although i dont drink as im underage )

[sore legs]

No problem - A Hydration and Pain killing solution all in one glass (well several glasses...)

[lookmanohands]

One of my best ever runs came after a hangover (although i dont drink as im underage )

what sort of hangover then tom ?

[Brotherton Lad]

More seriously, there's a long association between decent beer and distance running, especially on the fells. It's about 94% water with electrolytes, vitamin B12 complexes, a decent load of calories and, err, alcohol. It also comes with many centuries worth of social conditioning about relaxation and good company.
You don't get that from a plastic bottle of Tesco's finest spring water.

[TurboTom]

what sort of hangover then tom ?

Erm.....Coke and some extra stuff

[lookmanohands]

Erm.....Coke and some extra stuff

"sniff, sniff" a coke hangover "sniff, sniff" clears the airways though

[IanDarkpeak]

More seriously, there's a long association between decent beer and distance running, especially on the fells. It's about 94% water with electrolytes, vitamin B12 complexes, a decent load of calories and, err, alcohol. It also comes with many centuries worth of social conditioning about relaxation and good company.
You don't get that from a plastic bottle of Tesco's finest spring water.

Last year went for a pub lunch, had steak and kidney pie, chips and three pints of landlord. It sat really heavy in my stomach, then went to Trunce in the evening and smashed my 4 year PB

[TurboTom]

"sniff, sniff" a coke hangover "sniff, sniff" clears the airways though

lmao...im staying off this thread before i tell everyone about my heroin addiction....oooooh Elektra