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Beetroot Juice for Performance
How nitrate-rich beetroot juice can improve running economy.
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How nitrate-rich beetroot juice can improve running economy.
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5 min
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Athlete + Coach
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Beetroot juice is optional; the race-day basics are not.
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Ask whether the athlete has a tested breakfast and fluid plan before discussing beetroot.
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Beetroot Juice for Performance
Read time
5 min
Audience
Athlete + Coach
Start here
Beetroot juice is optional; the race-day basics are not.
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Use it this week
Ask whether the athlete has a tested breakfast and fluid plan before discussing beetroot.
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How nitrate-rich beetroot juice can improve running economy.
Best use
Think endurance support, not instant magic
- Athletes get more from race breakfast and pacing if those are still weak.
- The longer the event, the more likely the discussion makes sense.
Timing
A drink only helps if the athlete knows when and how they use it
- Beetroot plans should be practiced well before competition.
- The product needs to fit the real morning schedule.
Gut check
Test tolerance before an important race
- A strong product is not useful if it upsets the stomach.
- Athletes who already race with nerves should rehearse carefully.
What Is Beetroot's Magic?
Beetroot contains high levels of dietary nitrate (NO3-).
Beetroot contains high levels of dietary nitrate (NO3-).
In your body:
Result: Better efficiency, potentially better performance.
- Nitrate → Nitrite → Nitric Oxide (NO)
- Nitric oxide dilates blood vessels
- Improves oxygen delivery
Timing
**Acute
** 2-3 hours before exercise
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** Multiple days leading up to event (some evidence this helps)
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Ask whether the athlete has a tested breakfast and fluid plan before discussing beetroot.
Source topics
beetroot • nitrate • performance • running economy