In 2 weeks of regular swimming (2-3x weekly), I've gotten myself to over a half mile already. My speed has increased noticeably. From a tip I already picked up out here, my freestyle form is much more rythmic, and my *** stroke has is starting to take on the early signs of a butterfly.
But I've been having some really nasty cramping issues in my calves. I mean horrific pain and knotting.
What's a good way to combat that? Is it the water temperture that causes it? (the pool I swim in will never be mistaken for a jacuzzi)
Any tips or advice will be greatly appreciated.
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There are also connections between cramping and electrolye levels. Have you been hydrating during swimming as you would while running? You probably sweat a lot from your running training, and may not be replacing enough.
I'm trying to make sure I do. I'm also thinking about hydrating during my swim like I do when running. Depending on which day I'm running I hit the "water station" every mile to 2 miles. I'm thinking maybe I should apply the same concept and put a water bottle or bottle of Gatorade on the wall at the end of the pool and hit it every 10-12 laps, something like that. Just because you're swimming doesn't mean you're not sweating, you just don't notice it.
There are also connections between cramping and electrolye levels. Have you been hydrating during swimming as you would while running? You probably sweat a lot from your running training, and may not be replacing enough.
I'm trying to make sure I do. I'm also thinking about hydrating during my swim like I do when running. Depending on which day I'm running I hit the "water station" every mile to 2 miles. I'm thinking maybe I should apply the same concept and put a water bottle or bottle of Gatorade on the wall at the end of the pool and hit it every 10-12 laps, something like that. Just because you're swimming doesn't mean you're not sweating, you just don't notice it.
