You’ve probably read about the cons—and maybe heard ramblings about a few potential pros—to drinking alcohol. When Runner’s World sat down with Tamanna Singh, M.D., codirector of the Sports Cardiology Center at the Cleveland Clinic, a couple months ago to chat about the role alcohol plays in our overall health and running performance, she shared that booze doesn’t have a place on the training plan. Dr. Singh not only mentioned that ditching drinking in the months leading up to a big race was a smart choice, but also made a strong case for examining your relationship with alcohol and figuring out if sobriety was a better fit for your active lifestyle.
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In the first of our multi-episode series, deputy health & fitness editor, Mallory Creveling, sits down with these runners via Zoom to hear their stories on how cutting back on booze has influenced their miles. They chat about the gains they’ve made on the road (and off of it) and how its changed their view on alcohol’s place in their lives.
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Mallory Creveling, an ACE-certified personal trainer and RRCA-certified run coach, joined the Runner's World and Bicycling team in August 2021. She has more than a decade of experience covering fitness, health, and nutrition. As a freelance writer, her work appeared in Women's Health, Self, Men's Journal, Reader's Digest, and more. She has also held staff editorial positions at Family Circle and Shape magazines, as well as DailyBurn.com. A former New Yorker/Brooklynite, she's now based in Easton, PA.
