132: The Truth About Caffeine: Performance, Dosage & Timing

Caffeine is the most researched and widely used psychoactive substance in the world — but how much do you really know about it? This week, nutritionist Siân Seccombe joins Sarah and Rick for a deep dive into how caffeine affects your body and performance.They explore questions like:How much caffeine should you actually consume?When’s the best time to take it for peak performance?Is it safe to use regularly?And did you know different coffee shops serve very different amounts?Whether you're an athlete or just love your daily coffee, this episode is full of useful information and tips!The Running Channel Podcast  tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs. Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to club.therunningchannel.comFor all enquiries contact [email protected] .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .