r/running • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago

Weekly Thread Run Nutrition Tuesday

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1) Anyone is welcome to participate and share your ideas, plans, diet, and nutrition plans.

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4) Feel free to talk about anything diet or nutrition related.

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u/Squirtdoggz 3d ago

I think people underestimate how much alcohol can inhibit your training, healing, and growth. Even only 1-2 drinks in the evening can set back your muscle repair and dehydrate you. Your soreness will also be worse. The best case scenario, especially if training for a race, is to abstain completely.

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u/GoLionsJD107 2d ago

I have a much harder time (I usually do about 10k for just a regular run) that last mile is a lot harder post a night out- even if I sleep in