Who are you? Introduce yourself to our community.
Alasdair Purkis (Ali), I'm 33 and run Ultra Marathons & Road Marathons. I’m a commercial video producer and motion graphics designer.
What inspired you to give our products a try? Why did you feel like you needed Caffeine Bullet, Brain Bullet, Ginger Roars or Electro Bullet?
I usually run daily but first thing in the morning. So I don’t want to guzzle a coffee before getting straight out the door. So I guess I was looking for a way to introduce a decent hit of caffeine into my daily running, enjoyably? When I need that extra little boost.
Tried them before London Marathon 2025 and enjoyed them so decided to take them on course alongside my gels. Despite a warm day this combo got me a 4 min PR! I’ve continued using Caffeine Bullet for the longer morning runs since and just for the days where I’m feeling less than spritely!
How did you find the taste and ease of use of our products? What do you typically use them for and why do you prefer them to alternative products?
They’re actually a nice thing to chew on while I’m lacing the shoes up! Anything to make it easier getting out the door.
Individual wrappers are actually very convenient, in contrast I remember once taking a small bag (1 serving) of pre-workout powder on an ultra marathon so that I'd have a boost later in the race. Safe to say, dry powder followed by a gulp of water wasn’t pleasant. Perhaps it did the trick (placed 4th) but compared to how nice and easy/enjoyable Caffeine Bullets are, they’re a no brainer.
How has Performance Bullet played a part in your journey to smash your personal bests? (this can be inside or outside of sport) How did it make you feel to smash your personal best?
After a shock PR at London Marathon last year, I knew I was going to have to put in some serious work this year (2025) to top that.
Going into it I was lacking in confidence, a small knee niggle was sapping some of my positivity as well. The forecast was hotter than expected but I gave it my all. To finish not only sub 2:50 but to shave 4 mins off my PR felt unreal. Seeing my wife and family at mile 25 made me pretty emotional knowing I was on course to beat my target.
For those considering trying any of our products, what advice would you share?
We all respond to caffeine differently. But for anyone that responds well to it I’d definitely say give Caffeine Bullet a go when you feel like you need a boost on your next training run. Perhaps halve a chew initially and see how you get on!
What PBs have Performance Bullet helped you set (what was your previous PB and what is it now? How long did it take you to set that PB?) How has Performance Bullet helped you perform better in sport or in life?
2:50:10 last year at London, 2:46:18 this year. I’ve got plans for more PRs in the Ultra space the remainder of this year and Caffeine Bullets are coming along for the ride most definitely. Little rocket sweeties.
