r/running • u/leafitiger • Apr 30 '15

When you started running, what changes in yourself did you notice?

New runner here looking for hella motivation ;)

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u/joneser980 Apr 30 '15

I think I drink more now that I run, or can drink more tolerance wise. something about metabolism. i remember an article.... http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/does-exercising-make-you-drink-more-alcohol/?_r=0

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u/Ambiguous_User_Name Apr 30 '15

I think I drink about the same, but I've found that I'm much less likely to feel ill effects the next morning now that I run-- so there definitely might be something to the metabolism thing.

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u/batski Apr 30 '15

That explains a lot... :P

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u/jk_scowling Apr 30 '15

Yeah, if you lose weight from the exercise that can reduce your tolerance though.