Well, I must say, beer is an integral part of my daily habit. I know that makes me sound like an alcoholic, but it's not quite that level any more. Personally, I enjoy beer. It enhances the meal, it helps me to unwind. I have no problem with two or three through the course of the evening. And this is unlikely to change. Heck, I'll have two the night before a big race. Best bet is like you said: drink water before, during, and after. Make sure you take in other food besides the beer. And try to engage in other activities while enjoying your brew. Like talking, reading, or whatever. It'll slow you down.

*snerk* Hey, sometimes, you wanna be lost in your own thoughts, and your own drink. At least, sometimes I do..... I drink alone. Yeah, with nobody else. And when I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself.

It's been a tempting thought on occasion. A few local trail races will have alternative beverage stations on them. Adds to the fun.

Oh, after finishing a run is a good time. I've done a number of races where there's beer available afterward.

I did a year of ROTC in college. Yeah....An hour of PT after a night of boozing made for some good times. I still managed to always pass the PT test. Some of my best scores I was still feeling it.

About to head out for 8K...and...yeah...I forgot the water between drinks last night. Did manage to get 2 glasses down at bedtime but not enough to offset the tequila consumed. Was a fun night though and worth the slight sluggishness I am feeling now. The route I am taking ltakes me to the golf course where I will meet the mrs and my son and father for 3 generations of golf. Good day.

Hope you managed to beat the hang-over! And...I hope you enjoyed the generations of golf, that sounds like a Kodak moment for sure. :