Maybe it's the cold water, and blood gets shunted away from the extremities. But I have been getting toe cramps when I first start warming up.
By the end of the first main set, the lower calves get involved--twitching and borderline charlie horsing around.
Sometimes, if I am racing a teammate in different sets, I have to kick with my feet at right angles to my lower legs to keep the cramps from seizing me up completely.
Any tips for cramp prevention? forums.usms.org/.../banana.gif
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Oh, please don't suggest eating more bananas unless this really does work.
I read an article about water poisoning that occurred in runners who drank too much water during marathons and in a few rare cases, actually died. (The others just couldn't finish.) The article recommended obviously drink a moderate amount of water, but also to snack on something that contains sodium, ie: pretzels, sometime before your workout/event. The sodium helps retain water which in turn helps keep your muscles hydrated and the cramps away. I had a buddy on my team try this and he started getting less cramps.
Heather, nice research on the foods! I am going to have to eat me more mango salsa and guacamole!
I read an article about water poisoning that occurred in runners who drank too much water during marathons and in a few rare cases, actually died. (The others just couldn't finish.) The article recommended obviously drink a moderate amount of water, but also to snack on something that contains sodium, ie: pretzels, sometime before your workout/event. The sodium helps retain water which in turn helps keep your muscles hydrated and the cramps away. I had a buddy on my team try this and he started getting less cramps.
Heather, nice research on the foods! I am going to have to eat me more mango salsa and guacamole!
