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W3 R2 Gin the night before is a bad idea.....

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It was only one gin, and delicious, but not worth the bad head this morning. It was an effort to go out, but really glad I did. First two runs were hard, second two were easier and I feel much better for going. It was a beautiful morning here too, soft and gentle air and wall to wall blue sky, sun sparkling - bliss.

The positive feelings form doing it far outweighs the transient ones of a nice (alcoholic) drink!

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate

How big was this gin? 🤣. I tend not to drink the day before a run as it can throw the hydration out, besides which it tastes better after a run!

Great job out there.

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IslandSloggerGraduate in reply to UnfitNoMore

Probably a double......46% proof too. It was Friday, that was my excuse....😂

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UnfitNoMoreGraduate in reply to IslandSlogger

Life’s about balance... and after a long week at work I help Mrs UNM find that balance and she hates to drink alone 🤣

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Well done.

This post about the crucial nature of hydration to runners may help explain why alcohol is not a good mix with running healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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dieOR5kGraduate

Good you. I drink 🍷 on the eve after a run. Reward for 🏃‍♀️!

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Speedy60Graduate

Hahaha. I discovered at Christmas that alcohol and running don't mix - legs feel like lead weights.

I did a good long run today, rewarded by a G and T this evening; never the other way round!

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IslandSloggerGraduate in reply to Speedy60

I’m learning that that is the right way to do it!

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Speedy60Graduate in reply to IslandSlogger

Every day's a school day 😉🤣

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