Anyone have any idea if taking creatine will help for distance running? I run cross country/track at a Division 1 program, and just curious. I know people are going to say there are more important things to be doing to get better which I agree with but just was wondering if creatine was good for running or only lifting/more explosive exercises
You'll gain weight. Creatine makes you retain water, a lot of water.
My experience is no, I did not notice a difference using it. It's more for athletes who rely on explosive strength. If you lift routinely, it may help in that aspect of training.
Not for distance runners. One other negative that hasn't been mentioned yet is calf cramps... sudden, drop-you-in-your-tracks leg cramps, not just when running but also in the middle of the night. It has to do with the water retention in your cells, which is what helps produce the power, but it also dehydrates you.
Probably no gain for sprinters either.
NO!