I’m hoping that someone may be able to help me solve a problem. My wife is a talented triathlete, winning her age group (55-59) in several major triathlons over the past two years. She has signed up to do a full ironman distance (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) in Wisconsin but she can't seem to swim past 1200-1400 meters before she gets leg cramps. She has consulted local swim coaches, tried all their suggestions and nothing works. It's a real problem and she is thinking of giving up on the race. Since she is 57 this may be her last shot at doing something she’s wanted to do for years. She has tried hydrating (with water and tonic water), stretching, had her technique evaluated for mechanics, etc. has anyone else had this problem and if so, what the solution? I’m desperate to help her but don’t know where else to turn. If you know of anyone who might be able to help, please let me know. Thank you.
Bruce
If I do a hard effort run, for the next serveral days I can always count on a lower extremity cramp or lock-out during the back half of my swim. The cramps can be quite painful :afraid: - lol, but sometimes it's painless and the muscle just contracts thereby locking it's respective joint (calf, hamstring).
I understand dehydration or lack of mineral salts result in cramping. But in my case whether mechanism is same or not, I'm certain it's just endurance and fatigue related. And since my diet is full of nutrients, there probably isn't anything I can take that is not on the ped list that will help except maybe a day off.
One thing interesting, the green iguana requires a diet rich in calcium obtained from plants while UVA is being absorbed through the skin, however oxalate rich foods block this process. Probably has absolutely nothing to do with swimming cramps, just thought it was interesting
If I do a hard effort run, for the next serveral days I can always count on a lower extremity cramp or lock-out during the back half of my swim. The cramps can be quite painful :afraid: - lol, but sometimes it's painless and the muscle just contracts thereby locking it's respective joint (calf, hamstring).
I understand dehydration or lack of mineral salts result in cramping. But in my case whether mechanism is same or not, I'm certain it's just endurance and fatigue related. And since my diet is full of nutrients, there probably isn't anything I can take that is not on the ped list that will help except maybe a day off.
One thing interesting, the green iguana requires a diet rich in calcium obtained from plants while UVA is being absorbed through the skin, however oxalate rich foods block this process. Probably has absolutely nothing to do with swimming cramps, just thought it was interesting
