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Reported alcohol use and behavior in long-distance runners

M E Gutgesell1, M Timmerman, A Keller

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, USA.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|August 1, 1996
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Serious recreational runners, contrary to hypothesis, consumed more alcohol than non-runners. However, runners with a history of problem drinking drank less, suggesting a complex relationship between running and alcohol consumption.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Addiction Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Alcohol consumption is often perceived to negatively impact athletic performance.
  • Recreational runners, engaging in demanding physical activity, were hypothesized to exhibit lower alcohol consumption patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between serious recreational running and alcohol consumption patterns.
  • To compare drinking habits and alcohol problem indicators in runners versus a non-exercising control group.

Main Methods:

  • Mailed questionnaires assessed drinking patterns, modified Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) scores (brief MAST [BMAST], short MAST [SMAST]), and family history of problem drinking.
  • Comparison between 397 male and 144 female runners and 138 male and 119 female non-exercising controls.

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  • Statistical analyses included chi-square, paired t-test, and ANOVA, with a subset of matched pairs.

    • Main Results:

    • Male gender, running participation, and family history of problem drinking predicted increased total alcohol consumption.
    • Male runners consumed significantly more alcohol per week than male controls (14.2 vs. 5.4 drinks).
    • Runners reported more frequent drinking occasions and higher guilt associated with drinking compared to controls, except for those with a history of problem drinking.

    Conclusions:

    • Contrary to the initial hypothesis, serious recreational running is associated with increased alcohol consumption.
    • Individuals with a history of problem drinking who run may consume less alcohol than their non-running counterparts with similar histories.
    • The findings highlight a complex interplay between athletic engagement and alcohol use, warranting further investigation.