Several studies have looked at the effect of Viagra in a hypoxic (low-oxygen) situation and have found that the drug improves performance by improving exercise capacity (as measured by a number of variables -- such as cardiac output -- that determine how hard the heart has to work to perform exercise tasks).
Can help win in a photo phinish.
For 10k - marathon probably not. But for the sprints where every inch counts, could help.
I gave it a try but I drew a lot of attention at the start line. 😲
It will improve your boaner threshold
There actually is some evidence that Sildenafil (aka Viagra) improves performance at altitude since it’s a vasodilator. It was not conclusive though.
Not worth the risks. Dude in college dropped some Viagra as a joke. He had to visit the ER many hours later, where a doctor had to stick it with a needle to drain the blood. Doctor was very concerned that he'd experience permanent damage. He's fine but suffered pretty serious emotional distress over that incident.
COrunner69 wrote:
There actually is some evidence that Sildenafil (aka Viagra) improves performance at altitude since it’s a vasodilator. It was not conclusive though.
Some professional soccer teams in South America who are based at sea level, have used it in the past for games in places like La Paz (12k). Not sure if it still happens.
Keeps you from stiffening up....oh wait