{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"The Best Caffeine Strategy to Run Faster with David Hellard","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4012,"description":"The Best Caffeine Strategy to Run Faster with David Hellard🚀 Get 20% OFF Caffeine Bullet Chews HERE 💥 Use Code: RUNSMARTER to claim this offer! 🎯⚡Guest Bio:David Hellard is a passionate endurance runner, entrepreneur, and podcast host. He is the founder of Caffeine Bullet, a business that specializes in caffeine chews designed for athletic performance. David has also competed in various ultra-marathons, including the Marathon des Sables, and was the face of the Golden Trail World Series. He’s also the host of the popular podcast, Bad Boy Running, where he shares stories of running adventures rather than focusing solely on performance improvement. He successfully pitched his company on Dragons’ Den and secured investment from well-known entrepreneurs.Episode Summary:In this episode, Brodie Sharpe chats with David Hellard about the science behind caffeine as a performance-enhancing supplement for runners. The discussion dives deep into how caffeine can benefit runners of all levels, from improving endurance to boosting mental alertness. They explore the optimal dosages, timing, and forms of caffeine, as well as the variability in how individuals respond to it based on genetics. The episode is packed with actionable insights for runners looking to enhance their performance through caffeine without sacrificing sleep or gut health. David also shares how his product, Caffeine Bullet, was developed and offers listeners a special discount.Key Takeaways for Recreational Runners:Caffeine as a Performance Booster:Caffeine can enhance endurance by up to 8% by sparing glycogen stores and releasing fat as an energy source.It can reduce the perception of pain and fatigue, helping runners push through tough sections of a race.Personalized Response to Caffeine:About 50% of people are \"super responders\" to caffeine, while 8% may see no benefit. It's important to test caffeine use in training before relying on it during a race.Genetics play a large role in how quickly you...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}