Originally Posted by
ericm979
I don't think that coffee or caffeine delays lactic acid buildup... at least I have not seen any studies to that effect. If you have please post a link.
Caffeine does help you use fat for energy, and increases blood glucose by kicking the adrenal glands into action. For that reason I use a caffeinated gel near the end of long (5+ hour) races.
Thanks ericm, while not a study here is a link to a Dr Mirkin article.
http://www.drmirkin.com/public/ezine041209.html
I was told this a few years ago buy my sports nutritionist.