Comments on: Episode 2 | Excuses, excuses…

By: RunFasterDaddy

RunFasterDaddy — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:13:37 +0000

I will seek out the specific journal article, but I recall reading in the past that the diuretic properties of coffee tend to be overstated. On the dose-response curve I think 500mg of caffeine was the magic number. Less than 500mg of tended NOT to produce much in the way of increased diuresis. (8 oz of coffee contains about 125mg-ish.)

This makes sense. How many gels, beans, and bloks on the market contain small amount of caffeine? More than a few.

I think the larger problem for alcohol is NOT just the diuretic properties (rehydration can counter that) but more the role it plays in altering the liver’s function with gluconeogenesis and glycogen stores. That being said, I ran my half marathon PR the morning after a going away party (and 8 pints of Guinness) so maybe I’m just full of crap.

As far as your show – I love the format. Keep it going.

By: chazzerguy

chazzerguy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:52:24 +0000

Re: the alcohol question, I think it’s interesting that caffeinated coffee (and other caffeinated drinks) have very similar diuretic/dehydrating qualities as alcohol, yet you don’t hear the same “do you cut back” questions asked regarding those. I’m guessing that has to do with the potentially performance enhancing properties of coffee, versus the detrimental effects of alcohol… But if you’re talking strictly about dehydration issues, both beverages are equally problematic.

And for Caleb: Do you really think bonking is 75% mental? Or were you just trying to stir the pot? ;-) I think there is a large mental component, but I think that mental component is a manifestation of the physical collapse during the bonk. We’ve all been on long runs and felt the “marathon retardation” start to settle in around 18 miles. With the brain consuming 25% of your energy, it’s bound to slow down when the bonk hits.

By: simpsoka

simpsoka — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:13:23 +0000

Good feedback from a fellow DMer, Aaron C. Here are some URLs we left out –

Born to Run:
http://tinyurl.com/borntorun

Brian Training for Runners:
http://tinyurl.com/brain-training-for-runners

Pete Larson’s blog entry:
http://www.runblogger.com/2009/09/analyzing-my-running-footstrike-fun.html

By: Liza Ametrano

Liza Ametrano — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:04:12 +0000

Great job you guys! I enjoyed the 2nd segment of Talk Run Radio!!

I struggle with drink or not to drink and decided to just hydrate as much as I drink and I seem to be holding my own BUT with that said, I wonder how much better runner I could be if I didn’t drink at all, but that’s no fun!!

Suggestion for your radio show: how about featuring a DMer once an a while…I dunno maybe on a specific race they are training for, or experience of a race, or whatever…..

You’re doing great! I look forward to future segments!!

Peace.
Liza

By: simpsoka

simpsoka — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:42:02 +0000

Thanks, Mickey! We really appreciate the feedback.

By: MIckey

MIckey — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:07:10 +0000

This was the first time that I viewed RunTalkRadio. What a fantastic idea and great topics. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more!

By: dnorton

dnorton — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:00:08 +0000

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