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May 2025
19m 26s

The Effect of Caffeine on Running

Sian Seccombe
About this episode

Caffeine. The most studied performance enhancer around… but how does it affect your running?!


Understanding how it works in your body, the effects it has and how we can use it strategically can mean we get the benefits without the slightly upsetting side effects.

That’s why in this episode I cover:


  • What caffeine does in your body
  • The effect on endurance performance
  • How to take caffeine effectively and what to avoid
  • How to use it in your training


You can find me on instagram @Siansecc and on tiktok @ssecc


Happy running, TFR x


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