Nutrition
Gel Caffeine Stacking
Gel caffeine stacking times caffeinated gels across a race—total milligrams rehearsed to boost late miles without GI or sleep backlash.
Gel caffeine stacking schedules caffeinated gels or chews across a race—often one to two doses after the first hour for habituated athletes, avoiding late-race insomnia and GI upset from too much at once. Stack with pre-race coffee only if rehearsed.
Naive users need lower doses. Track total milligrams per kilogram.
Common questions
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How many caffeinated gels are safe on race day?
Depends on habituation—many use one to two spaced doses. Add morning caffeine only if practiced; jittery guts and post-race insomnia mean the stack was too high.
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