So I was checking out Trent's log (yeah, I said it), and during my run today I was thinking about what beer would represent my different runs in my log.  I thought I'd share since you all are a bunch of hopeless boozers. 

Easy-  Goose Island Summertime Kolsch.  Easy drinkin'.

Long-  New Belgium 1554.  Because it is my post long run shower beer.

MP-  Odell's 90 Shilling.  My 1st marathon was in Ft. Collins, Co and whenever I go back I rush to get this beer.

Intervals-  Any IPA.  I really don't have much to do with either of these things .  I need to work on that.

Incline/Hill-  Old Chub.  It is my beer of choice in Leadville and the Blue Ridge Mtns of Northern Georgia.

Progression Tempo-  Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre.  This will really sneak up on you in a hurry.

Recovery-  Miller High Life.  The best of the crappy beers.  It goes with bloody mary's.

I haven't met either of you (yet), but somehow I'd rather be thinking of WG in the shower with a beer than Slo_H.  

Hmmm.  I'll take a crack at this.

Easy run - Sam Adams Boston Lager - Go-to on any day that doesn't feel special

Long run - Whatever that Dragons Breath stuff was that rabutler gave me -- you can sip on that stuff forever

Intervals - Any IPA - That shit is bitter by the middle

Tempo - Chimay/any decent Belgian - I get all warm just thinking about either one, my favorite stuff.  

December Mileage Throw-Down -- Abita Amber, because that shit (half barrel in my kegerator) would never end, but somehow I enjoyed every minute of it and came out better on the other side.

You guys take beer in the shower?  I'll take a beer with me to the bathroom, but it sits by the sink while I shower.  How do you keep shower water out of the beer?  I'd also worry about breaking a glass in there.

These are always my exact thoughts every time the shower beer subject comes up.

  How do you keep shower water out of the beer?  I'd also worry about breaking a glass in there.

Shower beer is always a bottle of beer.  It goes right on the side of the tub.  No water, no breakage.  

Pictures may help.

Absolutely.  See?  There is even enough room for an individually numbered bottle of five year old LaFolie.  

Hope this helps.  

Well now this is a good topic and I must agree with spaniel on the shower image issue as I have met both WG and Slo IRL. Sorry Slo

That being said, what beers work for me? Hmmm tough one but I will give it a shot.

Easy- Guiness because it goes down the hatch so easy.

Long- Guiness simply put - it has staying power.

MP- Guiness as it does have some steady taste.

Intervals- Guiness as it helps with the kick.

Incline/Hill- Guiness as it is worth the climb.

Progression Tempo- Guiness since it always seems to be consumed faster as the evening wears on.

Recovery- Guiness cause its chocked full of all the things you need to get ready to run tomorrow.

Well there you have it. Now all I need is to visit Dublin.

I'm going in September.  I'm going to walk into a bar and as for a Bud Light....or better yet...what's the standard English brew?

 Mother ........ Damnit. ND plays Navy in Dublin in Sept. I wonder if I can get the ok to run Boston and then ask to watch a football game in ireland in the same year. Odds?

I would ask for a Newcastle or a Bass. That should cause some concern.

This looks like fun.

Easy: Abita Amber or Bell's Amber, just good stuff.
Interval: Dog Days Lager, light and crisp.
Tempo: Abita Turbo Dog, it rocks.
Fartlek: Xingu, they both have funny names.
Hills: Victory Golden Monkey, a tripel to dull the pain.
Long: New Belgium 1554, can't go wrong here, although not in the shower for me.
Trail: Sawtooth Ale, goes well with food and I'm usually hungry.
Recovery: Bell's Oberon, refreshing.
Race: Maredsous 8, I deserve a nice reward.