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Originally Posted by tel  This is IMPAs province, but I think the 'JJ' formula is going to be the next big secret - like Coca cola, or Colonel Saunders.... I suspect its caffeine free though  |
TEL is right there is no caffeine in JJ. And it cant be mass produced as its tailored to an individual.
Studies have shown that for endurance minded high impact events caffeine can have a lasting effect on the body that is positive if taken in the right doses (hence high doses in certain drinks). But also be mindful that there is a caffeine dosage level you must not go above. If taking any or higher than normal doses the body will change very quickly your pulse rate will increase depending upon the athlete and how hard your working you will get other side effects pupil dilation increased breathing rate none of them any good for archery! And as said before with every action there is a reaction and you will eventually go too far with the quick fix and even if you get it right and manage to sustain the correct fueling for a period of time (probably no more than 4 dozen). What will happen next is the body will start telling itself I can't keep this up. Early indicators of this blood sugar drop are your eyes will play little tricks on you, you will feel thirsty and when gone too far t other way it is very hard to rehydrate quickly enough before the body will rebel. Ive been on a few drips at the end of a race stage in the past. Eventually your either going to run out of the other fuels needed when pushing the body harder. ie food water intake won't be enough to maintain that level of exercise everything goes up proportionally. And you cant meet those needs without training your bodies reaction. Ive said it loads of times on here I am so surprised by other archers at competition I will drink at least 2 litres of water. Others never touch anything else apart from a tea at Lunch time or when they are THIRSTY. If it has got to that stage its your body telling you its needs are not being met and its suffering.
I should also add that stopping taking coffee etc on the morning of a competition and you may get away will the lull while your competing but although it is proven to be a very quick stimulant its down effects are far more lengthy especially if you deny your body its usual fix. Cut out coffee tea and other caffeine for 5 days and record how you feel through that time.
Ideally you need slow release carbs porridge has been mentioned, bananas are good natural oat bars not high sugar content ones though. And drink loads before hand, start days before if you can and keep drinking all the way through the event small sips and often.
11-02-08, 09:42 AM
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