Caffeine in racing - best practices with Andy Blow | EP#346

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?  SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts346/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ 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.  ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a one of a kind swim bench for time-crunched triathletes looking to improve their swim technique, power and propulsion, and consistency of swim training. It is very affordable, about the price of a pair of running shoes, and Zen8 offer free shipping in the US and the UK. Best of all, you can try it risk-free. If you don't love it after two weeks, send it back and get a full refund. Get 20% off your order at zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Precision Fuel & Hydration website, Instagram and Twitter Should you use caffeine as part of your fueling strategy? - PF&H blog post How to use caffeine BEFORE exercise - PF&H blog post How much caffeine should you use DURING training and races? - PF&H blog post Race nutrition and hydration – current best practices with Andy Blow | EP#293 Race hydration, calories and sodium – a 2020 update with Andy Blow | EP#218 Hydration in endurance sports: a Q&A with Andy Blow | EP#191 Effective Swimrun Training with Andy Blow | EP#126 Hydration, sodium and cramping with Andy Blow | EP#49 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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That Triathlon Show is the podcast for triathletes of all levels who want to train smarter and race faster. With over 600 episodes and millions of downloads since 2017, this show cuts through the noise and misinformation, delivering practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in both the art and science of training and performance. The podcast features in-depth interviews with the world’s best coaches, top sports scientists, and elite athletes. Each episode dives into the nuances of training methodology, performance optimization, and race-day execution, providing insights you can apply right away. Whether you're preparing for a supersprint or an Ironman, or focusing on a single sport like swimming, cycling, or running, you'll find expert guidance and relevant content here. The podcast is hosted by Mikael Eriksson, a former engineer now coaching professional and age-group athletes. Mikael is a Level III certified coach with over a decade of experience in coaching. Join a global community of dedicated triathletes and take your performance to the next level. Learn more at www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast.