Alcohol and erging/training

[RWAGR]

Good luck Tim! Great decision. Week 1 will be easy, weeks 2-8 will be bad, then it will only get easier! Message me if you ever want some support.

[hikeplusrow]

Good luck Tim! Great decision. Week 1 will be easy, weeks 2-8 will be bad, then it will only get easier! Message me if you ever want some support.

That's very kind. Thank you.

[Dangerscouse]

The responses to this post have been tremendous - many thanks to you all.

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I've found that a drink certainly 'takes the edge off', and has been more effective in that regard than the antidepressants I've taken in the past. However, the positive effect only lasts as long as I'm 'under the influence' - which, as a moderate drinker, is not very long - just a few hours a week.

Having weighed the pros and cons, I've decided to knock it on the head completely. My priority is my health and fitness, and I want to give myself every chance on both counts. I've been involved in endurance sports for as long as I can remember, and what this involvement has given me over the years, physically and mentally, can't be overstated.

But I'll never give up coffee

Thanks again, Tim

Best of luck with it Tim. I gave up coffee for a week about eight years ago, as I don't like thinking I actually need something, but I've not considered it again since then. I only have two or maybe three cups a day, so it's not too excessive.

[hikeplusrow]

The responses to this post have been tremendous - many thanks to you all.

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I've found that a drink certainly 'takes the edge off', and has been more effective in that regard than the antidepressants I've taken in the past. However, the positive effect only lasts as long as I'm 'under the influence' - which, as a moderate drinker, is not very long - just a few hours a week.

Having weighed the pros and cons, I've decided to knock it on the head completely. My priority is my health and fitness, and I want to give myself every chance on both counts. I've been involved in endurance sports for as long as I can remember, and what this involvement has given me over the years, physically and mentally, can't be overstated.

But I'll never give up coffee

Thanks again, Tim

Best of luck with it Tim. I gave up coffee for a week about eight years ago, as I don't like thinking I actually need something, but I've not considered it again since then. I only have two or maybe three cups a day, so it's not too excessive.

I'm blessed with having a brilliant coffee shop in the next village. I do spend way too much time there, I must confess

[Dutch]

The responses to this post have been tremendous - many thanks to you all.

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I've found that a drink certainly 'takes the edge off', and has been more effective in that regard than the antidepressants I've taken in the past. However, the positive effect only lasts as long as I'm 'under the influence' - which, as a moderate drinker, is not very long - just a few hours a week.

Having weighed the pros and cons, I've decided to knock it on the head completely. My priority is my health and fitness, and I want to give myself every chance on both counts. I've been involved in endurance sports for as long as I can remember, and what this involvement has given me over the years, physically and mentally, can't be overstated.

But I'll never give up coffee

Thanks again, Tim

Nice one m8, if things get too much just row a slow 5k or 10 if cycling and about 20 to 25 mins the endorphins kick in and the world is always a better place. Mine kick in at 23 mins

[ahooton]

The responses to this post have been tremendous - many thanks to you all.

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I've found that a drink certainly 'takes the edge off', and has been more effective in that regard than the antidepressants I've taken in the past. However, the positive effect only lasts as long as I'm 'under the influence' - which, as a moderate drinker, is not very long - just a few hours a week.

Having weighed the pros and cons, I've decided to knock it on the head completely. My priority is my health and fitness, and I want to give myself every chance on both counts. I've been involved in endurance sports for as long as I can remember, and what this involvement has given me over the years, physically and mentally, can't be overstated.

But I'll never give up coffee

Thanks again, Tim

Good for you mate.

[Joebasscat]

Great decision Tim. It’s certainly for the best. I stay clear of the stuff myself, but having been born and raised in the home of Bourbon, a really good bourbon is certainly enticing. But not much beneficial can be derived from it and a lot can go wrong. So the risk/reward is too high. But oh my…

[hikeplusrow]

Great decision Tim. It’s certainly for the best. I stay clear of the stuff myself, but having been born and raised in the home of Bourbon, a really good bourbon is certainly enticing. But not much beneficial can be derived from it and a lot can go wrong. So the risk/reward is too high. But oh my…

I bet that requires a will of iron

[Joebasscat]

Great decision Tim. It’s certainly for the best. I stay clear of the stuff myself, but having been born and raised in the home of Bourbon, a really good bourbon is certainly enticing. But not much beneficial can be derived from it and a lot can go wrong. So the risk/reward is too high. But oh my…

I bet that requires a will of iron

At times!

[robhely]

The responses to this post have been tremendous - many thanks to you all.

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I've found that a drink certainly 'takes the edge off', and has been more effective in that regard than the antidepressants I've taken in the past. However, the positive effect only lasts as long as I'm 'under the influence' - which, as a moderate drinker, is not very long - just a few hours a week.

Having weighed the pros and cons, I've decided to knock it on the head completely. My priority is my health and fitness, and I want to give myself every chance on both counts. I've been involved in endurance sports for as long as I can remember, and what this involvement has given me over the years, physically and mentally, can't be overstated.

But I'll never give up coffee

Thanks again, Tim

In a year's time you will look back and most likely consider this one of the best things you've ever done for yourself. I too have had issues with anxiety and also drank for the short lived relaxation effects, which ultimately make the situation worse in sober light of day when overall anxiety levels ratchet up a notch. Since giving up drinking, I generally feel a lot more relaxed with more stable moods and definitely less anxiety. It's a relief to be off the rollercoaster.

Best of luck with it, feel free to reach out if you need a pep talk

[hikeplusrow]

The responses to this post have been tremendous - many thanks to you all.

As someone who suffers from anxiety, I've found that a drink certainly 'takes the edge off', and has been more effective in that regard than the antidepressants I've taken in the past. However, the positive effect only lasts as long as I'm 'under the influence' - which, as a moderate drinker, is not very long - just a few hours a week.

Having weighed the pros and cons, I've decided to knock it on the head completely. My priority is my health and fitness, and I want to give myself every chance on both counts. I've been involved in endurance sports for as long as I can remember, and what this involvement has given me over the years, physically and mentally, can't be overstated.

But I'll never give up coffee

Thanks again, Tim

In a year's time you will look back and most likely consider this one of the best things you've ever done for yourself. I too have had issues with anxiety and also drank for the short lived relaxation effects, which ultimately make the situation worse in sober light of day when overall anxiety levels ratchet up a notch. Since giving up drinking, I generally feel a lot more relaxed with more stable moods and definitely less anxiety. It's a relief to be off the rollercoaster.

Best of luck with it, feel free to reach out if you need a pep talk

Massively appreciated, thanks. I'll be attempting to set a new PB in the HM tomorrow, and will post on the PB thread if successful. I've already done 16K at faster than target pace, so feeling pretty good.

[Dangerscouse]

Massively appreciated, thanks. I'll be attempting to set a new PB in the HM tomorrow, and will post on the PB thread if successful. I've already done 16K at faster than target pace, so feeling pretty good.

Good luck Tim.

Keep your mindset very notable and make sure you don't let it slip into auto pilot. That can be when you don't notice the decline until it's too late.

16k at faster than target pace is a great sign, and definitely bodes well for a HM PB.

[hikeplusrow]

Massively appreciated, thanks. I'll be attempting to set a new PB in the HM tomorrow, and will post on the PB thread if successful. I've already done 16K at faster than target pace, so feeling pretty good.

Good luck Tim.

Keep your mindset very notable and make sure you don't let it slip into auto pilot. That can be when you don't notice the decline until it's too late.

16k at faster than target pace is a great sign, and definitely bodes well for a HM PB.

Cheers. Thankfully, I'm one of those people who think about technique, pace and how I'm feeling with every stroke - one of my stronger points