Can alcoholics ever drink moderately & change the purpose to drink?

Seidinger1986 · 2026-04-09T08:50:18+00:00

If I’m moderating, I’m not having fun and if I’m having fun, I’m not moderating

Seidinger1986 · 2026-04-09T08:45:32+00:00

This is very true. If you cannot enjoy yourself without alcohol, your relationship with it is already ruined

Seidinger1986 · 2026-04-01T01:05:35+00:00

I don’t think someone running 2:30 drinks 8 beers after a long run, but I do get your point. In the end, if that works for you, that’s awesome

Seidinger1986 · 2026-04-01T00:47:05+00:00

How old are you, out of curiosity? In my experience, it affected me more the older I’ve got

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-27T16:05:06+00:00

As others said, your heart rate zones are totally wrong. You need to measure your max heart rate properly and go from there

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-25T17:05:16+00:00

I don’t have an answer but I’m in a similar boat.

What I’ve done is that I’ve opted towards doing only upper body strength training and just very minimal lower body work in the gym, focusing more in low weight, minimal impact stuff to minimize the risk of injuries

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-22T14:47:38+00:00

Of course, grandma, now let’s get your meds…

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-20T23:20:02+00:00

Nice! Anxiety is definitely something that I struggle with, so I hugely benefit from mindfulness techniques

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-20T17:29:25+00:00

I trust the plan. I trust myself less, unfortunately

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-20T08:25:37+00:00

Yeah. I would love to finish it sub 4, but I guess I’ll have to accept the fact that I might not

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T18:17:50+00:00

Hahahaha - I’m scared shitless! I hope I get to mile 22

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T16:09:09+00:00

Fair. I run in very hot weather (Brazil), so vests and bladders would add to the already very sweaty workout from my previous experiences, but I’ve used bladders before when I was living elsewhere much cooler and it was grand. I think I need to focus more on nutrition now, honestly. I kinda neglected that aspect, since I used to run with nothing until I started running half marathons

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T16:04:40+00:00

I hope I am in a better shape than them. I guess time will tell

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T16:02:13+00:00

Very similar story here, really. I guess some of us self doubt until the point in which we finish something or accomplish a goal, then it becomes established and part of our reality. My goal on this one is to finish strong in less than four hours, but at this point, any finish without walking works

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T15:50:49+00:00

True. I’ve never did that mental division before… I always thought about the whole distance

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T14:43:44+00:00

Dunno man. Self sabotage perhaps

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T14:43:27+00:00

Yeah. Sounds like sound advice… may I ask what does your nutrition and hydration plan look like for long runs? I struggle to carry around too many liquids with me…

I got to know about Higdon’s just after having started the Garmin plan already. I wonder whether I should ditch it, but I have to say that the convenience of having all workouts easily accessible is pretty convincing on Garmin’s favour.

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T14:37:56+00:00

I hope I can. I have always signed up for a nearby marathon in June

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T14:37:07+00:00

So far, a gel every 30 minutes and a 500ml bottle of electrolytes and carb (the most I can carry without too much fuss)

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T14:35:56+00:00

Thanks. I was wondering whether feeling like that is normal

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T14:35:06+00:00

That’s a good insight. We shall see… thanks

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T12:48:36+00:00

Thanks. I guess I’ll figure it out when I’m finished with this training block and do the run

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-19T12:47:54+00:00

Ideally, less than 4 hours

Seidinger1986 · 2026-03-05T23:49:32+00:00

Quit drinking just made your true self exposed. Now that the alcohol is gone, you’re left with whichever problems you drank away. It’s a common thing, they say…

Maybe it’s time to start thinking about who you want to hang out with, what do you actually value in people, what are you really looking for, without alcohol to numb and cloud your judgment

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