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Well, I have been wondering this for quite some time, and I'm eager to post this and see your all's opinions!
I am wondering what supplements are best for sprinters! That is, 200 meter - 400 meter runners (track & field).
Are there certain supplements that will give you that little extra edge (Other than steroids :P ) when running these types of races? Supplements that will help you enhance your fast twitch muscles when training? Etc. etc.
Please help! Thanks so much.
Beta Alanine
Thank you!! I'm looking into it now. Does anyone else have any suggestions too in addition to Beta-Alanine? Unfortunately I need to get Beta-Alanine in a store so I'm trying to find out the best brand I can grab locally.
[QUOTE=Diesel0022;804229861]Beta Alanine[/QUOTE]
There's nothing i could really recommend for race-day enhancement that wouldn't make you test positive lol. I can however suggest things that will improve training, and thus improve your races.
Beta Alanine: needs 6 weeks or so to build up, take 4g at least daily. Split doses.
Citrulline Malate: before track practice. 4-6g
Taurine: improves water circulation, helps fight cramping. 4-6g before track practice.
Creatine: a creatine nitrate will improve endurance and recovery. 3-5g daily.
Cordyceps: improves endurance/training. take 1 hour before race and/or practice.
Do they even sell those race-day enhancers over the counter? Hahaha
[QUOTE=rhadam;804259541]There's nothing i could really recommend for race-day enhancement that wouldn't make you test positive lol. I can however suggest things that will improve training, and thus improve your races.
Beta Alanine: needs 6 weeks or so to build up, take 4g at least daily. Split doses.
Citrulline Malate: before track practice. 4-6g
Taurine: improves water circulation, helps fight cramping. 4-6g before track practice.
Creatine: a creatine nitrate will improve endurance and recovery. 3-5g daily.
Cordyceps: improves endurance/training. take 1 hour before race and/or practice.[/QUOTE]
the best cordyceps product: Cordygen5 or Cordygen VO2 Ultra
Buy creatine, Citrulline Malate, and Beta Alanine. thats it, nothing else
trust me ;)
most were already posted but...
creatine(hydrochloride, or nitrate preferably) 3-5g daily depending on bodyweight- helps with ATP prodcution in aneraboic exercise (sprinting)
1:1 citrulline malate- pre workout, helps increase blood flow
Glycine Propionyl L-Carnitine Hydrochloride- helps with nitric oxide procution
Beta Alanine
vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin)
(optional) glucosamine for joints
Creatine, Citrulline Malate, and Beta-alanine are all I would invest in. Since we're talking up to 400 meters, endurance definitely comes into play, so you may want to consider Creatine Nitrate and LCLT(increased VO2 max is very favorable here).
MAN Sports Body Octane is a great non stim for endurance.
[QUOTE=AFdave;804354251]MAN Sports Body Octane is a great non stim for endurance.[/QUOTE]
This looks awesome. Do you know though if there's something comparable to that, that I could pick up at GNC? I really need to do my supplement shopping tomorrow! haha
[QUOTE=Crip55muscleMax;804341741]Buy creatine, Citrulline Malate, and Beta Alanine. thats it, nothing else
trust me ;)[/QUOTE]
This
Take a look at PreRace by First Endurance.
race day- sodium bicarbinate [you gotta use it before, lots of GI issues with it]
training wise:
BA, Cit MAL, + lots of plyo and work on your technique when running it.
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Back in the days when I used to run I took creatine monohydrate... that crap slowed me down... made me heavy, water retention maybe... I wouldn't suggest creatine monohydrate... maybe other types, idk ...
I bet a post workout to aid in your recovery between days of working out would be immensely helpful in increasing your performance.
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