Tag: Caffeine for performance

Over the years, numerous endurance athletes, from Ironman triathletes to ultra-marathoners, have famously used Coke during the final stages of races to gain a psychological and physical edge. But beyond the anecdotes, is Coke good for runners, and does it hold up to scientific scrutiny as a viable race-day fuel option?

Research indicates elite footballers can burn up to 2,000 calories in a single match, making proper fuelling critical. This raises the question: what do footballers take for energy to sustain peak performance for the full 90 minutes and beyond?