First Impressions & Use Case

I originally bought Warrior Rage while training for a tough 5-day self-supported race.

At the time, I was doing a lot of strength work alongside my running — including sessions with a PT — and had been told pre-workouts and creatine-based products could help improve strength, performance, and recovery.

This particular version:
👉 “Blazin’ Blue Razz”

…is impossible to miss.

The flavour is intense.
The colour is incredibly blue.
And around 15–20 minutes after taking it, you definitely know it’s kicked in.

For me, that usually meant:

• fizzy fingertips
• slight skin tingling
• a light head buzz

That sensation comes mainly from the Beta Alanine in the product.

Performance in Training

This is where things became less convincing.

Did it make me feel more “switched on” before sessions?
👉 Yes.

Did I feel like it noticeably improved my actual performance?
👉 Honestly… not really.

I was already training very hard at the time:

• strength sessions
• weighted Stairmaster work
• ultra-specific preparation

So I genuinely wanted it to help.

But looking back objectively, I can’t honestly say it made any meaningful difference to:

• strength gains
• climbing ability
• endurance
• recovery
• or overall performance

What Works Well

Strong flavour and easy to drink

Definitely creates a noticeable pre-workout “buzz”

Easy to buy locally (I picked mine up in ASDA)

Didn’t cause any major stomach or training issues

What Could Be Better

Benefits felt more psychological than physical

Requires consistent daily use to supposedly be effective

The tingling/buzz sensation may not appeal to everyone

Didn’t noticeably improve my trail or ultra performance

Energy & Feel

This is very much a “you’ll feel something” kind of product.

The Beta Alanine creates:

• tingling fingers
• slight buzzing sensation
• that typical pre-workout feeling

And initially, that can make you think:
👉 “This must be working.”

But over time, I became less convinced that the sensation translated into real-world benefit.

Especially for endurance-focused training.

Practicality

From a convenience point of view, it’s easy enough:

• scoop
• mix
• drink
• go train

And because it’s available in supermarkets, it’s much more accessible than some niche supplements.

But one thing that slightly bothered me over time was the feeling of:
👉 adding more “stuff” into my system while not really seeing meaningful returns.

Eventually, I started thinking:

I’d probably get more benefit from cleaning up my nutrition properly than chasing another supplement.

Who This Is For

Ideal for:

People who enjoy stimulant-based pre-workouts

Gym-focused strength training

Those wanting a noticeable pre-session energy buzz

Less suited for:

Trail and ultra runners expecting major endurance gains

People sensitive to tingling or stimulants

Anyone looking for a dramatic performance difference

Verdict: Would I Use It Again?

Probably not.

That’s not because it was terrible.

It did exactly what most pre-workouts do:

• gave a buzz
• made sessions feel more intense
• created the sense of being “primed”

But when I honestly looked at the results:
👉 I couldn’t point to any meaningful improvement in performance.

I even revisited it later while training for another race and doing demanding weighted Stairmaster sessions.

The outcome?
👉 exactly the same.

No obvious difference.

Final Thought

This might work brilliantly for some people — especially those focused on gym performance or explosive training.

But as a fairly average trail and ultra runner?

👉 I simply didn’t notice enough real-world benefit to keep using it.

Honestly, I suspect I’d gain more by:

• sleeping better
• eating cleaner
• and cutting down on crisps and cakes

…than chasing another tub of bright blue powder.