Miles Before Martinis: Why balancing alcohol matters for your runs and recovery

Published 12 days agoΒ β€’Β 3 min read

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Dear Reader

A girls night out (or in) may not leave you with a hangover, but perhaps perhaps you feel a bit jaded?

Unfortunately, alcohol can quietly chip away at hydration, sleep, recovery and energy - all of which runners need to perform and progress.

The good news? With a few smart swaps and simple strategies, you can enjoy social occasions without sacrificing your miles.

πŸ‘‰ Read my latest post: Running Performance and Alcohol​

Here’s to stronger miles (and smarter sips)!

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Is Alcohol and Running ok?

Today we are going to talk about:

  • The effects of regular alcohol on an endurance runner.
  • Management of alcohol around race day.
  • Lifestyle tips, advice and alternatives to alcohol.

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Aileen xx

Aileen Smith

Nutritionist, Recreational Runner, Podcaster and Author

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I'm a nutritionist, recreational runner, author, and podcaster. Every week I share tips and prompts for run fuelling, kitchen time savers and recipes to help you stay on track with healthy eating for your run training.