Sub 1:30 Half Marathon 2021 Edition (Read 448 times)

 

I waffle back and forth myself, where I think it's too much and I really cut back, to going back to where I was at. I think as long as you're trying to modify it, you're on the right track. Or at least that's what I tell myself . But when I return to indoor dining 2 weeks after my 2nd shot, I cannot guarantee I will be able to just have 1-2 glasses of wine. I've gone over a year without really going out to dinner, which is one of my favorite things about NYC, and it's not time to be cautious 

Honestly if you're just getting back into dining out after an extended lockdown, I don't think there's any guilt whatsoever associated with that!  Just enjoy it.

I think I notice it most when I wake up.  My sleep's generally been pretty good, and I used to wake feeling pretty good (or so I thought).  Since I cut the drinking, I seem to wake up feeling WAY more refreshed.  I knew I was probably drinking too much, I just ignored my wife.  The catalyst was when I saw a nutritionist who said, it's no big deal having a drink or two sometimes, but even a drink or two will impact your ability to hit hard workouts first thing in the morning.  Since cutting back, I've hit some of the best workouts I've managed in quite a long time.  So now if I do drink, it's only if I've got a day off or easy run the next day.

Piwi - don't go hard on yourself.  A couple of beers isn't a big deal!

We would love to have a beer with you Jmac. Of course you would be buying them due to your New York income 

I'm having a beer right now Friday night so obviously have to have one....like the other days.

Steve I actually start to get silly on 3 beers, I guess I'm a cheap date .

I'm pacing 20 min parkrun tomorrow. Going to do another sub 20 beforehand so hopefully I don't over do it 😅

Get to use the Next % next week.

 

I think I notice it most when I wake up.  My sleep's generally been pretty good, and I used to wake feeling pretty good (or so I thought).  Since I cut the drinking, I seem to wake up feeling WAY more refreshed.  I knew I was probably drinking too much, I just ignored my wife.  The catalyst was when I saw a nutritionist who said, it's no big deal having a drink or two sometimes, but even a drink or two will impact your ability to hit hard workouts first thing in the morning.  Since cutting back, I've hit some of the best workouts I've managed in quite a long time.  So now if I do drink, it's only if I've got a day off or easy run the next day.

 

 

This. This is so accurate. I've been cutting back (with only some success) and the days when I have a few drinks I really really notice it in the morning. My general rule is that I only drink if I have someone to drink with, no kicking back and watching basketball and having 3 drinks.

Piwi - you're doing a sub 20 to warm up for a sub 20?? Nice.

I’m on the same page when it comes to drinking the day before a workout, the few times I do it I regret it massively. I’ve got to say though, days like last Saturday when it’s a long run and cold and wet, is there anything better than a bourbon or 2 next to the fire and watching sport???

You win

Having the drinks and watching sport from a hot tub?

JMac - cheers!

Piwi - Great job on the pacing.  Was a nice morning up here.

Flavio - DOMS was the main reason I stopped really hitting the weights hard.  Made running the next day pretty challenging!  But it's a good time for you to do it now, with a breather after a couple of big PR efforts.

Zebano - honestly can't remember the last time I sat down to watch sports other than brief highlights packages.  About the only chance I get to watch a decent block of TV is first thing Saturday morning after my run, I normally use that to watch the latest Marvel episode on Disney+.  Falcon and the Winter Soldier has been awesome viewing.  It's just like an adult version of Saturday morning cartoons haha.

Yes Jmac correct  which reminds me its 4.30pm and beer o'clock 🍺 🍻 🍺 🍻 🍺