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Re: Caffeine could be headed to World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited substance list [h2ofun] [ In reply to ]

Mar 9, 17 6:19

Man this is crazy as I've definitely ingested tons of caffeine on IM runs and don't even talk to me about my ultras, where I've put back enough Rockstar(think 4 plus cans at 240mg a pop) to keep me going.

Is it such an unfair advantage? Is this going too far?

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Re: Caffeine could be headed to World Anti-Doping Agency’s prohibited substance list [Brandes] [ In reply to ]

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ggeiger

Mar 9, 17 6:25

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LOL! Thanks Steve for the morning laugh. Old guys can't live without caffeine. ;-) I don't even get out of bed without a cup.

Brandes wrote:

Gary, can you send me your email? Going to CC you on this email to USADA titled, "Geiger's Rapid Improvements, Concerned"

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sch340 wrote:

I'll save everyone a click:

"Without more research, WADA can’t predict what its threshold might be. Nor does the agency want to predict whether it’s likely caffeine will wind up back on the prohibited list at this point, but it appears, whatever happens, it’s likely Diaw and others won’t have to give up their pregame rituals.

The old threshold from when caffeine was previously on the prohibited list was 12 micrograms per milliliter, which amounts to about “four Starbucks lattes” ingested within a couple of hours, according to Men’s Health."

Thanks. Good synopsis. Long way from reality but I can see a few things they should consider first.....(ahem! Salazar.....)

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Jorgan

Mar 9, 17 6:52

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Team Sky are probably working on the TUE process already.

29 years and counting

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rhys

Mar 9, 17 7:03

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The old threshold from when caffeine was previously on the prohibited list was 12 micrograms per milliliter, which amounts to about “four Starbucks lattes” ingested within a couple of hours, according to Men’s Health."

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Well thats worrisome. 15-20 caffeinated powergels at 25mg per gel in an Ironman(at least)....i cant even begin with my arts degree to calculate wtf that equals in micrograms per milliter.....but i sure cant sleep after the race....and 4 lattes dont really phase me all that much!

@rhyspencer

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Arlington

Mar 9, 17 7:45

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tridork wrote:

Doesn't the handle on the cup stop it from being used as a suppository?

Amateurs. HTFU or go to the espresso cups.

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