Alcohol And Swimming

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OK,not at the same time but how much do you drink each week/day and how does it affect your swimming/times.I have recently cut down from moderate amounts each day to only moderate amounts at the weekend and also managed to cut my 1500m swim by 1 minute!!!!!
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Originally posted by jim clemmons Beer is another form of carbo loading as long as you don't consume so much that the alcohol affects you in a negative (severe) manner. Don't forget carbon dioxide slows the transfer of oxygen to the blood... Thats the reason we should not drink carbonated beverages just before we swim. George Park www.swimdownhill.com
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Originally posted by jim clemmons Beer is another form of carbo loading as long as you don't consume so much that the alcohol affects you in a negative (severe) manner. Don't forget carbon dioxide slows the transfer of oxygen to the blood... Thats the reason we should not drink carbonated beverages just before we swim. George Park www.swimdownhill.com
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