caffeine question

[muscleman12345]

hey guys,

i am about to compete in a sports even that is basically a 2-3 minute obstacle course. my conditioning is great, but i was wondering if you guys think taking some caffeine or some accelerade with caffeine before the obstacle course migh t help me shave off some seconds at the end, or give me an extra boost during hte last 30 seconds or so.

 

[Thor]

HELL YEA

I know I would.

 

[thebrick]

The International Olympic Committee presently lists caffeine as a banned substance... they may be on to something

 

[STEVO 47]

Why not, my pre workout drink is a 16oz cup of seven eleven coffee
no sugarre

 

[6.8SPC]

Hmmm...

The International Olympic Committee presently lists caffeine as a banned substance... they may be on to something

That's a really good observation. If something is banned by the IOC and/or illegal, it probably works.

 

[oldfella]

yes it will help. Take it on an empty stomach about 30-45 minutes prior to the event. Yes if the IOC banned it they did so for a reason!

 

[STEVO 47]

made a mistake, not post but pre workout drink, coffee.

 

[oldfella]

made a mistake, not post but pre workout drink, coffee.

We all knew what you meant! HAHAHAHA.

 

[STEVO 47]

I'm glad cause sometimes I don't

 

[Ashop]

hey guys,

i am about to compete in a sports even that is basically a 2-3 minute obstacle course. my conditioning is great, but i was wondering if you guys think taking some caffeine or some accelerade with caffeine before the obstacle course migh t help me shave off some seconds at the end, or give me an extra boost during hte last 30 seconds or so.

Yes caffeine will most likely help. It does wonders for me.

 

[thebrick]

I'm glad cause sometimes I don't

hey Stevo... I use it pre AND post Not that I like caffeine or anything

 

[STEVO 47]

hey Stevo... I use it pre AND post Not that I like caffeine or anything

Good for pre workout
post workout
job and morning hangovers

 

[Dezzy]

The International Olympic Committee presently lists caffeine as a banned substance... they may be on to something

I think they changed that this year

 

[oldfella]

I think they changed that this year

HAHAHAHA oh well I guess it stopped working then..............Damn I gotta go and find my local crack dealer now!!!! This sucks!!

 

[thebrick]

I think they changed that this year

You are right. They have removed it. I stand corrected.

 

[aesop]

ephedrine or eca will do more for nerve excitation and improving time than just plain caffeine. If you are really serious I would base out with potassium citrate 30-40 minutes pre, take some carnosine, taurine, and citrulline malate with the eph or eca or theophylline/theobromine stack and you will shave more than a few seconds off you time. No lactic acid build up and no wall to speak of if the event is only 3 minutes

 

[muscleman12345]

that is the question i am asking...i know caffeine is a performance enhancer, but from what i've read, it really helps a lot with endurance type events...i'm really wondering if it will have any benefit for a 2-3 minute obstacle course...i'm worried that it will elevate my heart rate and make me feel more tired.....any knowledge?

 

[james001]

that is the question i am asking...i know caffeine is a performance enhancer, but from what i've read, it really helps a lot with endurance type events...i'm really wondering if it will have any benefit for a 2-3 minute obstacle course...i'm worried that it will elevate my heart rate and make me feel more tired.....any knowledge?

how much do you weigh? take 150-250mg and you'll be fine. and I believe it will help... it will boost your energy and keep you mentally focused on the task at hand if nothing else.