43. Caffeine's Impact on Sleep-Deprived Athletes and San Diego 5K Race Recap

In episode 43 of 'Lifting, Running, and Living,' hosts Kelly and JK share personal updates and discuss recent travel experiences.  JK details his recent travels and shares observations from different gyms along the way.  The episode also features a recap of Kelly's San Diego 5K race, where she achieved a notable post-collegiate personal record.  The main topic of discussion focuses on a study exploring how caffeine can counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation on athletic performance, with emphasis on its impact on 10K time trials. The hosts delve into the study's methodology, findings, and implications, while also adding their own insights and considerations. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:17 Travel Updates and Gym Observations 03:58 Misguided Gym Advice 11:50 Bone Density and DEXA Scan 15:21 San Diego 5K Race Recap 28:53 Race Recap and Transition to Sleep and Caffeine 29:12 The Fun Article on Sleep and Caffeine 32:15 Understanding Caffeine's Effects 39:09 Study on Caffeine and Sleep Deprivation 44:34 Discussion on Study Results 52:02 Personal Experiences and Final Thoughts 56:16 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Links: https://examine.com/research-feed/study/983Mb0/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39438312/ Follow the pod at ⁠⁠⁠@liftingrunninglivingpod⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ Follow JK at ⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠ Follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@coachingklutz⁠⁠