Would a caffeine tablet before a mile race be a good idea?

How about you try it before a workout?

What about EPO injections the month before?

Have you tried caffeine tablets?

I'd love to get my hands on some of that stuff. jokes

My guess is that you might drop a load in your drawers.

real talk

had a race yesterday took prolly 30 mgs of caffeine fron this gel (i also rarely have caffeine) felt good not sure if it was much different ran about what i thought I'd run so im gonna keep doin

idk for you try it

When I used to be a competitive runner and exercise physiology guru, I was well aware of a number of studies showing that if you are not a regular consumer of caffeine, consuming caffeine before a race does enhance performance. I wouldn’t use it for smaller races, but once or twice a season for big races it was a nice boost.

Honest answer...

Could it help? Yes, of course. Caffeine is a proven performance enhancer.

But you need to approach this methodically.

- 200 mg is dose (in your example) is a lot. Might help keep you awake and alert when driving overnight, but may not be the best option for running. And a pill form might upset your stomach.

Another option (I am not a shill, but have used it successfully in 1500s up to10ks);

-Possibly a better idea is RunGum Each tablet contains 50 mg. So, two tablets = about a strong cup of coffee or a can of caffeinated soda. Two tablets = about an energy drink without the stomach upset.

-Also the caffeine is absorbed sublingual so not as much if any stomach discomfort.

-You can purchase at number of locations retail, but a cheap decent one time deal is their sampler pack. I will try and add a link at the end. if not go to RunGum dot com and you can find it there.

-I would suggest trying it out (or the tablet form as you suggested or even a plastic bottle of defizzed Coke or Mountain Dew) 30 minutes before a intense workout or informal time trial.

Your downside is limited. The talk about getting the 'trots' is pretty much bunk.

Just sparingly to get the most benefit. Which is not every day. Or even every week - try it like you would a pair of racing flats.

rungum.com

Energy Gum Sampler 5-Pack

Run Gum

Link:rungum.com/pages/energy-gum-sampler-5-...

Depends. Is the race a full mile?

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if you are not scared to run a mile race, caffeine will make a difference if taken about 30 to 45 minutes in advance and you warm up as usual. Don't go out too fast.

If you are scared to run a mile race, it won't make much difference, except you might be even more scared. Your scared adrenaline is good enough for max performance. Make sure it peaks on the starting line, but don't overdo it or you might chicken out and DNF.

No, it's not. What do even the words 'perfomance enhancer' mean?

Does no-one here understand basic psychology or basic biology?

I'm a coffee drinker who tends to have a fairly weak stomach.

I used to regularly have to visit the toilet 3-4 times on race morning, so I stopped drinking coffee before races. My stomach settled but I felt like absolute garbage.

I started taking caffeine tabs to get the caffeine hit without the coffee upsetting my stomach, and it worked.

I take 2 x 200mg of caffeine before a race. I've never had stomach issues purely from caffeine, only from coffee. I'm guessing it's the hot water combined with coffee grounds that don't sit so well in the digestive tract.

That's a sh!t load of caffeine and it's probably hindering your potential.

You really need some of that 90’s-era Flagstaff caffeine that propelled Wejo to new heights and Paula Radcliffe to even higher heights.

Aim for 3 mg/kg, 30-45 mins pre-race.

Caffeine is a natural bronchodilator which improves lung function for approx 2-4 hrs. If used before a race or workout, IMO don't overdo the dosing ie more does not mean better.

Might explain why Jakob drinks Red Bull before races

Yes. Yes, we do understand. Respectfully, may I suggest try crawling out from under that rock, son? The sunlight is illuminating.

Sorry for the typo in my response performance (not perfomance) and first link is a .gov site

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Effect of Caffeine Supplementation on Sports Performance Based on Differences Between Sexes: A Systematic Review

Most studies that have shown the positive effects of caffeine supplementation on sports performance have been carried out on men. However, the differences between sexes are evident in terms of body size, body composition, and...

Link:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6...

frontiersin.org

Frontiers | Caffeine and Exercise Performance: Possible Directions for Definitive Findings

Caffeine is one of the most studied supplements in the world. Studies correlate its use to increased exercise performance in endurance activities, as well as its possible ergogenic effects for both intermittent and strength a...

Link:www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/f...

en.wikipedia.org

Caffeine use for sport

Caffeine use for sport is a worldwide known and tested idea. Many athletes use caffeine as a legal performance enhancer, as the benefits it provides, both physically and cognitively outweigh the disadvantages. The benefits ca...

Link:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine_use_for...

scientificamerican.com

Can Avoiding Caffeine Boost Your Athletic Performance?

Get-Fit Guy Brock Armstrong

The ergogenic effects of caffeine on muscle strength and aerobic endurance are significant. But do you have to forego your morning cup of joe for a while to really feel them?

Link:www.scientificamerican.com/article/can...

Last link article address abstaining then adding caffeine. There are dozens of other links available. I am done here - I have to go for my Sunday long run.