Running and drinking
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Running and drinking
Hi,
I have been drinking about 3 days a week but managed to go for long runs every know and then. Am determined to quit drinking because it really is a problem in my life. And it canīt be good for the heart to drink as hell one day and the run 10-20km other days. Every now and then I read about young people, non-drinkers - dying when excersising from some undetected heart problems. I am quite scared, running helps me stay sober, but maybe the drinking has screwed up my body. I will go see my doctor and I am not looking for medical advise, I am just having a bad day and needed to vent.
I have been drinking about 3 days a week but managed to go for long runs every know and then. Am determined to quit drinking because it really is a problem in my life. And it canīt be good for the heart to drink as hell one day and the run 10-20km other days. Every now and then I read about young people, non-drinkers - dying when excersising from some undetected heart problems. I am quite scared, running helps me stay sober, but maybe the drinking has screwed up my body. I will go see my doctor and I am not looking for medical advise, I am just having a bad day and needed to vent.
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Long runs of dryness means nothing.
Cant be good for the heart, liver, pancreas, wallet, spouse, spirit, emotions.
Nothing "Out-There" keeps us sober, it comes from within.
Doctor visit would be good.
I find face-to-face talking with other human beings to be the best.
Cant be good for the heart, liver, pancreas, wallet, spouse, spirit, emotions.
Nothing "Out-There" keeps us sober, it comes from within.
Doctor visit would be good.
I find face-to-face talking with other human beings to be the best.
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While smile amounts of ethanol actually are good for your heart and arteries, binges are absolutely not. And if you are an alcoholic, heart healthy doses really aren't a feasible goal. There are better ways to take care of your health.
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I'm sure the mix isn't good for the heart but running does help with staying sober well for me it does anyway. When I get hit by cravings I run until the urges pass. Friday it took 7 miles to get there but it helps! Keep working out & setting goals for yourself! I know you can do this! 
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quit drinking altogether.
Keep runniong.
You'll find that the running will turn around the damage the drinking wrought.
I love running and it has definitely helped me in sobriety and helped my body come back from the effects of decades of binge drinking.
A guy in my home group was a binge-drinking, deep-in-the-hole alcoholic many years ago. He's been an ultramarathoner now for over 20 years.
Running is a great outlet for us.... in my opinion.
Keep runniong.
You'll find that the running will turn around the damage the drinking wrought.
I love running and it has definitely helped me in sobriety and helped my body come back from the effects of decades of binge drinking.
A guy in my home group was a binge-drinking, deep-in-the-hole alcoholic many years ago. He's been an ultramarathoner now for over 20 years.
Running is a great outlet for us.... in my opinion.
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