Back in the pool about a month now, just bumped up my yardage in workouts. Now getting leg cramps (foot, calf, sometimes thigh) at about 2k yds.
I know I need to step up my hydration.
I also should be doing more stretching, but my stretching routine hasn't been designed for swimming. Can anyone recommend good stretches to work into my routine that will help prevent cramping?
Thanks -Sb
I've noticed recently that I get calf cramps if I do a lot of pulling with the pull buoy at my ankles. I think it makes me point my toes in order to keep the buoy in place. I was doing it this way (instead of at my knees), to help with over all body rotation and not swim so "flat". But! if I pull a lot that way--bad calf cramps. I also don't think it's a strength issue with my calf muscles.
I've noticed recently that I get calf cramps if I do a lot of pulling with the pull buoy at my ankles. I think it makes me point my toes in order to keep the buoy in place. I was doing it this way (instead of at my knees), to help with over all body rotation and not swim so "flat". But! if I pull a lot that way--bad calf cramps. I also don't think it's a strength issue with my calf muscles.
