Alcohol and Athletic Performance: Exploring the Relationship and Risks

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

How does alcohol impact athletic performance? Today's episode answers that, and more! Host Andrew Harley invites Dr. Krista Austin, exercise physiologist and nutritionist, and Bill Shufelt, co-founder and CEO of Athletic Brewing Company, to the conversation about alcohol intake when it comes to triathlon training and racing. Krista and Bill address how various types of alcoholic drinks affect athletic performance, and how long these effects last. Whether you are looking to responsibly incorporate alcohol into your lifestyle, cut back on your overall consumption, or recover faster from a night out celebrating your latest PR, this episode has great information for you. Time is running out to participate in this year's triathlon research! The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot’s Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Qualified participants receive 2 free months of triathlon training. Learn more and apply at: https://psp.tridot.com/psp24wpod/