Caffeine!

[mudskipper]

Thing on telly where they did exercise tests with and without a caffeine fix first. For the unfit girly, coffee made 30% improvement. For the fit boy, 10%.

Usually have a milky tea before my parkrun - think I might upgrade to a strong coffee! Roll on Saturday!

[MarillionFan]

Thing on telly where they did exercise tests with and without a caffeine fix first. For the unfit girly, coffee made 30% improvement. For the fit boy, 10%.

Usually have a milky tea before my parkrun - think I might upgrade to a strong coffee! Roll on Saturday!

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[bobspud]

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[minestrone]

I buy 100mg pills by the 100 for running, 200mg makes a big difference. (A strong coffee is about 300->400mg)

A rockstar drink is good with 150 mg, taurine in there as well.

Too much makes me really jittery.

[mudskipper]

I buy 100mg pills by the 100 for running, 200mg makes a big difference. (A strong coffee is about 300->400mg)

A rockstar drink is good with 150 mg, taurine in there as well.

Too much makes me really jittery.

Got some pro Plus that I confiscated off my mother in the cupboard. How long before you run do you take it? Really would like to see if it makes a noticeable difference - I've been chasing my (slow) PB for the last few weeks - got within 3 seconds two weeks ago.

[minestrone]

I take it just before I go out and it can kick after 20 minutes or so but if it is a 5k I would go for it 40 minutes prior.

I actually find the pills come on stronger for the mg amount compared to the drink, I think pro plus are 40mg each.

It will make a difference, I find it helps focus the mind on the run, you seem to zone out a bit and away from the discomfort.

[mudskipper]

Cheers - will report back! (although I'm out on the booze tomorrow night, which may possibly have a negative effect...)

[BrilloPad]

I only take caffeine before/during races so it makes a huge difference.

Has anyone tried bicarbonate of saoda before training to stop lactic acid build up?

[DaveB]

Cyclists have been doing this for years, whether as pills and energy gels for a race or a social espresso at the Cafe before a club ride.

Good write up on the basics here:

Exercise & Caffeine: Boost Performance With Coffee | Bicycling Magazine

It also works after training if you take it in conjunction with your recovery carbs.

[Lockhouse]

Any health risk?