What's a "he miler"? Is it related to eating "as healyas possible"?
C wonderer wrote:
Several buds on my team slurp down a red bull or other caffeine right before their race. As a he miler is this a good or bad idea? I have no caffeine in my life and eat as healyas possible but it seems like it gives folks an edge. And to sound really stupid though if I do how far in advance do I drink it and will I have to visit the bathroom before my race, thanks
dingle wrote:
What's a "he miler"? Is it related to eating "as healyas possible"?
C wonderer wrote:
Several buds on my team slurp down a red bull or other caffeine right before their race. As a he miler is this a good or bad idea? I have no caffeine in my life and eat as healyas possible but it seems like it gives folks an edge. And to sound really stupid though if I do how far in advance do I drink it and will I have to visit the bathroom before my race, thanks
I'm guessing he/she was typing that on their phone in class or something and it's hs miler.
Just be careful if you aren't use to caffeine. It is a stimulant and you may find yourself having a tough time sleeping. I know that may not sound important but just keep an eye on your health. Again, it should be fine, but just be careful.
dingle wrote:
What's a "he miler"? Is it related to eating "as healyas possible"?
Yeah, I was wondering that too. Maybe it means someone who runs a non-event like 1600y, 1600m, or something close to a mile but not the recognized event that is actually a mile.
Huh are you kidding?!? wrote:
Caffeine is not what makes you have to use the restroom. Drinking a half a pot of warm liquid does....
caffeine is a known diuretic - meaning it works to inhibit water reabsorption in the kidneys and thus increases urine volume and decreasing blood volume.
As part of a sporting (3000 steeple,5000 runner , 9;03& 14.23) academy I attended an ASADA (Australian) the speaker said that the level of caffeine needed to go over the legal limit is roughly equivalent to 15 cups(shots) in an hour. I routinely drink multiple cups of coffee throughout race day but beware of milky coffee less than 2 hours before your event, try black coffee or even buy a half strength blend to get used to it, love the stuff
3hr-marathoner wrote:
Caffeine pills on the other hand seem to be something of a magic bullet but in my opinion taking pills to improve performance puts you in the doping gray zone.
0/10. It’s legal. No different than someone waking up and drinking coffee then going for a run, or someone drinking some Mountain Dew at lunch and running 90min later. This way is just healthier or at least easier on the stomach.
ThatAverageRunner wrote:
3hr-marathoner wrote:
Caffeine pills on the other hand seem to be something of a magic bullet but in my opinion taking pills to improve performance puts you in the doping gray zone.
0/10. It’s legal. No different than someone waking up and drinking coffee then going for a run, or someone drinking some Mountain Dew at lunch and running 90min later. This way is just healthier or at least easier on the stomach.
Yeah completely agree, caffeine is in so many common foods/drinks you can't really ban it (although I think it used to be banned or at least the threshold much lower). Pills are always the way to go for races, so much safer stomach-wise + you know exactly how much caffeine you get.
What are people's experience with caffeine taper? I know a lot of studies say it doesn't matter but psychologically I really the jitters so I'll usually cut out a week before, I think a couple pros like Desi Linden do too.
Also creates the need to leave butt biscuits everywhere.
As far as a caffeine taper, as you hinted at, the latest science disputes any tolerance effects. No taper necessary.
3hr-marathoner wrote:
from what I've read in the literature, pure caffeine is a performance enhancer and as long as you don't overdo it, it's legal (there is a limit you have to be below, but it's set pretty high). The studies I've seen on the effects of coffee are less clear. You have to remember that coffee has a lot of ingredients besides caffeine and it would seem that some of these aren't helpful for performance in endurance sports and at least partially negate the benefits of caffeine. So, experiment with coffee if you want to, and you may even find you like it, but it's not a magic bullet for race performance. Caffeine pills on the other hand seem to be something of a magic bullet but in my opinion taking pills to improve performance puts you in the doping gray zone.
I totally agree with the doping gray zone. That's why I won't take any pills, like advil, vitamins, or any medicine prescribed by a doctor, like an antibiotic, or an antidepressant. All of those pills could help me run faster in some way, it's a slippery slope and the next thing you know I could be loading up syringes full of testosterone.