Comments on: What is a good energy drink I should take before running a 400 m race?

By: Shane C

Shane C — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:08:56 +0000

take some meth, this will make you run hard and strong( just stay away from it afterwards lol)

By: turbinrunner92

turbinrunner92 — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:13:58 +0000

Energy drinks give you a big energy boost and then drop you fast. They also aren’t that good for your body. So I’d advise you not to drink them at all. Eating healthy and drinking lots of water will really help improve your performance. I’ve been off of coffee for a year and my times have changed dramatically!

By: Thomas F

Thomas F — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:33:47 +0000

ORANGE JUICE!
No, seriously, oj is really good!

By: Run Bike

Run Bike — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:46:05 +0000

400m is short so you don’t need an energy drink. A few sips of water should be fine.

By: TrackDistance

TrackDistance — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 22:58:08 +0000

Any of the typical…Gatorade, Propel, etc.
Just make sure you give some time between drinking/eating and racing. Stay hydrated, especially with water…the best drink out there!
Be careful not to drink too much before running…that causes cramps…for a 400 that won’t be too bad, but for any distance longer than that, it’ll hurt. Have fun and good luck!

By: ihslax

ihslax — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:26:18 +0000

depends on how ******** you are, you dont say what level you are racing at.

but some guys take adrenaline before a race/match (heart attacks), also, although caffeine has been shown to do some muscular performance enhancement, it actually constricts your heart’s blood flow by 30-40%, meaning less blood to your muscles.

i would definitely just stick with drinking 2 swallows of gatorade starting 2 hours beforehand, making sure not to drink too much (the weight), especially within 20 minutes of the race.

By: iwannabegood

iwannabegood — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:49:23 +0000

Drink coffee. It is a stimulant. That’s why coffee is banned from being drinked before the Olympics.