Always on the lookout for a sale, I obtained caffeine in capsule form (vs. my usual tablets) from a vendor I’ve not used before. After not feeling much of a buzz from this new purveyor’s product, I’ve convinced myself that they’re underdosed, although I haven’t put them to the test yet, for fear of repeating an incident that occurred the last time I was suspicious of a product’s potency.
I visited an Outback Steakhouse alone one night while traveling on business. I sat at the bar, ordered a Grey Goose on the rocks and a meal of some kind. Vodka and I have long since parted ways, but at the time I still indulged. I drained the vodka fairly quickly–which is the main reason we are no longer on speaking terms–and noticed that I didn’t feel the usual numbing sensation at the back of the head. I immediately suspected Outback of foul play; of watering down their vodka to increase the already bloated profit margins they enjoy on alcoholic beverages. I quickly ordered a second and drank it expeditiously in order to confirm my hypothesis. I stood up from my barstool to visit the restroom before confronting management with my discovery, only to find myself leaning decidedly to starboard. Â The cumulative impact of two vodka rocks consumed in a 10-minute span disproved my hypothesis.
I don’t wish to repeat the mistake with stimulants and given that my tolerance for caffeine is legendary, it is much more likely that I just didn’t notice the effects of the morning dose than it is that the fine folks at Nutrakey Health are stiffing their customers.
Today’s training was short, but strong:
Stiff-Legged Deadlifts
Each rep was done from a complete stop. No touch & go reps here.
- 200 x 7
- 205 x 5
- 215 x 4
- 215 x 3
Touch & Go Bench
- 182.5 x 5
- 172.5 x 4
As has happened before in other lifts, the weight felt easy but the endurance did not. You’ll see in the video of the first set I was throwing the weight up with ease but I didn’t have many reps in me today.
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