Been curious about the alleged benefits of Caffeine on performance in endurance races (> 1hour). Based on current scientific thinking does anyone know:1) How much to take, I have heard values from 2-6 mg/Kg and as much as 600 mg total dose mentioned
Does anyone find that caffeine helps their running, either in getting them out of the door training in the early mornings or more particularly on race days? If so, how do people take it, via coffee, flat Coke, Red Bull, other sports drink etc? I
OK - one article says improve your running time with a cup or two of caffeine before a race because it's a stimulant - another says avoid caffiene because it's a diuretic and will de-hydrate you .. D'OH!! Which way do we go now???? Drink the coffee
do you think caffeine (above a certain blood concentration) is a banned substance in elite eventsnot sure about the phosphoric acid... true it interferes with calcium take up, but that's not a problem short term is it? they give out flat coke
I love my numerous pints of instant coffee every day, but is this good or bad for running??On race day I never have coffee before racing as I'm in too much of a rush to get to the race! But I heard caffeine before a race was beneficial, though
Who takes on caffeine before a run? How much and how long before you set off? How does it affect you?I take pro plus on days when I'm feeling unfit (which seems to be a lot). I don't know if I feel run down like this because of taking on caffeine
. What are your thoughts fellow runners? caffeine is a well known stimulant and until recently was on the list of banned substances for competitions but this has been relaxed now as it doesn't contribute that much and is in so many products that it
OK everybody knows caffeine helps fat metabolisation, is a banned drug above certain blood levels, and is therefore good to race withbut does anybody know if its good to train with?ie should you use it on LSD runs/bike rides whatever to assist
I was watching Body hits the other night and they did a test on caffeine. The thing is I dont drink coffe so what do I use and how much?gd Tea or cocoa. ................or Pepsi/coke out of interest - what did the tests say?? 5% increase in enrgy
I read in a rival mag (Running Fitness) that caffeine helps you as it reduces perception of pain and fatigue and also inmproves mental alertness. I have to admit that I had a nice brew and two sugars 1 hour before a race and got a new PB. But other
