How Caffeine can Boost Performance as a Runner

Many runners already swear by their morning cup of coffee, but
caffeine can also boost your running performance if used
correctly. This effect works by reducing the perception of pain
and increasing alertness on the run so that you may feel more
comfortable running at faster paces. If this sounds too good to
be true, it’s even recommended by World Athletics as a legal
performance enhancer.


The key to getting the greatest benefits is understanding how to
use it properly in training or racing since caffeine can have
other effects like GI upset or dehydration if you’re not used to
running with caffeine in your system. 


David Hellard is very familiar with the benefits of caffeine as
an ultra-endurance runner and host of the Golden Trail World
Series. He’s even started his own line of caffeine products
designed to make it more convenient for runners to get the
athletic benefits of caffeine. He’s joining the show to chat all
about how he uses caffeine and how other runners can make the
most of caffeine to improve their running. Some of the topics
we’ll be covering include:


How caffeine can boost running performance

How and why David started Caffeine Bullet

How to avoid GI upset when running with caffeine

Deciding the right timing and dosage of caffeine

And whether there any benefits to a “caffeine taper”



We’re buzzing to share how caffeine can help your running so
let’s get into it!


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Guest Bio - David Hellard: www.davidhellard.run/runner


Caffeine Bullet Instagram: @caffeinebullet
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