Running For Beer

How many of you sign up for races just for the free beer at the finish line!? 

I'll be the first to admit...I DO! Let's be honest here...the entire race; whether it's a 5K, Half Marathon, Duathlon, or Century Ride; I look forward to the beer garden at the finish line. After dedicating 3 months of my life to training, and finally completing the goal I have set for myself, this is just the cherry on top. During the training months, I will have a beer here and there, but it does not taste near as good as free beer after a race!

There's a website called; www.idoitforthebeer.com. This website is super fun! It  has shirts, hats, mugs, stickers...all kinds of goodies with this slogan. You can get merchandise for running, cycling, golfing, etc.
www.onemoremilerunning.com is another great website with witty slogans on merchandise!

Did someone say carbs!? Beer does provide some health benefits, as long as you're smart about it. Beer contains vitamins B and chromium, which helps convert carbohydrates to energy. However, TOO MUCH beer can slow recovery and dehydrate. Always make sure you drink lots of water after a race first, before going straight to the beer. It can impair judgment and you may not realize how dehydrated you are until it's too late.
Here's a great article for some great post-run beers; http://www.runnersworld.com/beers/home.html

Cheers to Being Fit N Gorgeous!