I remember learning in nutrition school about the myriad of benefits fermented foods can offer (such as boosting digestion and supporting intestinal health). As alcohol is a fermented food, should runners be imbibing regularly to reap the benefits? Enjoying a post-hike brew at Whyte Lake (carried out our cans of course…) If we look at the preparation of alcohol, we …
Will Run for Beer
Have you ever finished a run or a race and then thought, “I really deserve a ______” (beer, glass of wine, ice cream cone – you fill in the blank). I’m not going to talk ice cream cones today, but I do want to talk alcohol. Does a glass of wine or a cold beer affect our running performance? And, …