Andy Blow is the founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. He returns to the podcast to discuss the science and practice of using caffeine to enhance endurance performance.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-The scientific background of caffeine as an ergogenic aid.
-Who should and who should not consider using caffeine in endurance events?
-How to use caffeine before the start of the event
-How to use caffeine during the event
-How the duration of the event impacts caffeine intake - from sprint distance to Ironman and through the extreme of multi-day ultra-endurance events
-Case studies from some of the top triathletes in the world - what are typical caffeine intakes in half and full distance races?
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SPONSORS:
Precision Fuel & Hydration - Optimise and individualise your fueling and hydration strategy using the free Fuel & Hydration planner on precisionfuelandhydration.com. Book a free one-on-one consultation to chat with the team and refine your fueling and hydration even further. Listeners of That Triathlon Show get 15% off their first order of fueling and hydration products. If you didn't catch the discount code in the episode, email Andy and the team at hello@precicionhydration.com and they will be happy to help.
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