Can You Drink Alcohol And Be An Athlete?

[@martyjuggles]

Nearly four years into sobriety. In the past, whenever I tried to moderate my alcohol consumption I felt like I was missing out. Sleep was massively affected and I got horrendous 'hanxiety'. So much happier removing alcohol completely. The increasing range of lovely AF beers has allowed me to continue being a beer lover.

[@UrSturdyWing]

Respect man. Loved the balanced and pragmatic view on alcohol as appose to the usual ‘everything is bad for you’ philosophy popularised by many KZbin fitness and self help personalities

[@matiaspuletti7479]

Man I’m so bullish on your # of subs. Your content is gold, keep it going!

[@aeriegrove]

Most people (or lots at least) can moderate and manage to combine training and drinking - but now, two years into sobriety I seriously don't understand how I managed to do any training, perpetually being drunk or on the hangover-spectrum. Now I'm twice as strong, I get shit done, and I sleep like a baby, and I'm so happy I managed to quit in my 30s and not 50s or not at all. Quitting was hard, but only for a matter of weeks, from then on it's only positives.

[@phillycett7113]

7 years sober and training harder and longer than I ever have ,well done for doing it now and not later like I did,as Fergus says I still enjoy the "ceremony" of a beer by drinking non alcholic beer but maintain my training volume and my abilty to cope with work stress is so much better

[@Melvin420x12]

Since owning an Apple Watch I'm being confronted with the disastrous effects of Alcohol every weekend (and weekdays - I'm a student). But since owning my Whoop it's even worse. As if the 2-day hangovers I'm cursed with aren't enough my recovery score is low for days on end too. Yet we have to acknowledge the important role Alcohol plays in social events and "escaping" from the busy work & school week. I'm glad you take this balanced stance in this video. Shows great maturity.

[@GuitarBloodlines]

if you can't be social and escape from busy life without alcohol, you have a problem

[@Melvin420x12]

@@GuitarBloodlines Nowhere did I state I can "only"escape from busy life or be social with alcohol.

[@markdalton3900]

i quit drinking few months ago i feel great lost weight! i want to pattern myself after you Mr Crawley doing all the cool training lifting and running!

[@ferguscrawley95]

Great to hear man, thanks for watching! Best of luck with all the cool lifting and running!

[@sonicboyPT]

It was with my road to ultramarathon running and trying to "moderate" alcohol that I've personally found I couldn't do it and was a lot more addicted to it than I thought. Most people who consume alcohol regularly might believe they can stop if they wish. My racing goals made me want to lose body fat and get rid of alcohol and empty calories. It was with a shock I found out I couldn't just "drink on weekends" or "special occasions." But with some effort, I could go on 1 or 2 months 100% alcohol-free before some event but unable to do it regularly. To me, no alcohol at all is the best.

[@ferguscrawley95]

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching 🤝 Don’t forget to hit like, and make sure to subscribe to catch the rest of the Wintering 🥶

[@PieterJanDelbecke]

I quit drinking 3 years ago, best decision ever...

[@ferguscrawley95]

Great to hear that it's worked well for you!

[@flora876]

As someone who lives in a country where alcohol consumption for a normal person around the age of 25 is excessive as hell, this gives me some comfort. The drinking culture is similar to the UK, and during COVID I nearly didn't drink any alcohol for a year and a half. Now, back to a more "normal" life of a 25-year-old and I have realised that I don't even like drinking, although social events are steadily going up. I'll start planning and choosing the bigger events and then, the rest of the time, steer clear of alcohol.

[@blazer7731]

Australia by any chance? It seems like the majority(myself included sometimes😅) go drinking every weekend and/or go out clubbing etc every weekend after they turn 18

[@lindsaybeale2261]

Thanks Fergus. Ordered my beer and got the discount:-))))

[@dug5tet]

Great content, thanks for inspiring. Would you enter a hyrox competition?.....Glasgow in February......

[@KillaBean416]

I have two MAYBE three strong liquor drinks (mixed with ginger ale) and I’ll still be able to train the next day… I’m 28 years old and drink loads of water before bed so I recover a little better. But if ur a pro athlete, it’s best to be optimal ALWAYS. Drinking in the off-season only, in moderation obviously

[@erickessler8691]

Yep, beer and sleep score was the first big thing i noticed on my garmin.

[@ricklubbers1526]

2 years sober now. Best decision i have ever made. No more forced social drinking to feel included. I'd rather be alone than in poor company.

[@themagician7734]

Based on my whoop experience, 3+ drinks in a day means I'm in the low reds the next day. Also, while one drink has a minimal effect, two in the late evening also reduces my recovery.

[@ferguscrawley95]

Timing is 100% something to consider, for example, a Sunday lunchtime glass of red wine has a lot less effect than a fat glass of whisky right before bed haha!

[@aeriegrove]

Getting a garmin watch with the body battery function allow me to see numbers describing how I felt after a night of ruined sleep after as little as one drink. That played a part in my quitting and I couldn't be happier about it

[@BobBob-uv9fq]

Try the roach and horses Dalkeith 😂

[@MrBigken34]

Fergus - I love your content. However, at 53, I’m feeling like it’s so over my head. I’m working on a couch to 5k program and lifting whole body 3x week. My goal is to work up to the point I can do one of your programs. Any tips or ideas? Thanks

[@raymondsrealm5377]

What if you take glutathione and sleeping pills :-) I’ve done several races after having several glasses of wine. But yes I feel much better training without any. I’ve never had a drink before working out and I try to not drink too late at night. I’m on my game most of the time but I like to drink from time to time. When you get older those hangovers are horrible

[@ferguscrawley95]

Couldn't comment on the sleeping pills elements 🤷🏽‍♂️ I'm the same, drink occasionally but don't most of the time!

[@mark3212]

I drink like a college freshman every couple weeks and have gone 4:09 for a 70.3. I take pride in the fact that I can go out and have fun and rebound the next day for a workout. It can definitely be done but it's not for everyone

[@aesearby]

I am grateful to be alive in a time where we have so many delicious NA beer options (Athletic Brew being my go to in the U.S.). It's completely replaced my old midweek beer consumption habit.

[@mr.champagne7712]

yes look at the rugbyplayers;-)

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Ahhh yes at Christmas time I have my alcohol. Stay clean until right about now...just a few days before Thanksgiving and Publix Supermarkets, put up their house brand egg nog...they already put in the cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg...and 8 ounce glass then gets a shot glass of the old Crown Royal Canadian Scotch Whiskey...and boy is it awesome !!!

[@ferguscrawley95]

How very festive that all sounds!

[@r_unner_G]

Just stop drinking: You'll get it after a while, and feel why you didn't stop drinking alcohol sooner in your life.

[@user-pr5tx9ep4m]

Can you smoke pot and be an athlete?

[@julieburton7393]

I’ve never found an alcoholic drink I like enough to spend my money on. Subsequently haven’t drunk for many, many years.

[@ferguscrawley95]

That makes things easier tbf... I think I would be t-total if I didn't really enjoy the variety, heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling of alcohol - It's obviously the Scot in me...

[@SleepyPaul]

Domino's ? Man there has gotta be better options lol

[@THEMAX00000]

Nobody who is serious about health and fitness drinks alcohol

[@wizard0078]

Just stop drinking alcohol...

[@brittanykopke6133]

Do you all not work on Fridays?

[@elliotpollard9083]

Everybody in London travels home on a Friday, hence: thirsty Thursday

[@ferguscrawley95]

A habit I never understood - a full work day with a heinous hangover is just the worst 🤢

[@Свободадляроссии]

For me it works reasonably well to get shitfaced a few times a month and drink nothing inbetween. You get your fun for a day, are pretty screwed up the next and fully functional after.

[@maquettemusic1623]

Yes, source: The SAS

[@ferguscrawley95]

(Military units in general)