Hello,
In 2006 and this year, I keep cramping on the last half mile of an open water 5k when I try to surge to the finish. I am thinking of trying gatorade or banasas in the future to prevent that from occuring.
Has anyone had this issue and what have they done? I have done at least 10+ races and it has only occurred in the last 2 and it is very frustrating to have to stop and work out a knot in my leg in the middle of the races.
My other issue is my vision has gotten worse. I have always worn swedish goggles and I cant find those in prescription goggles and havent learned how to wear contacts. Anyone know of a comfortable prescription goggles? I have bought a few pairs and they hurt my nose after a half hour.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks,
PJE
I too have had problems cramping in OW races.
I thought it was funny, because I can swim 3-5km just for practice and not one cramp. but during my first 5km race I got a cramp in my right calf and then both hamstrings and left quad.
during my 3km race two days later, it was only my calf that started to cramp.
I think, but not sure that my problem is that I don't use my legs enough that they start to get cold. and towards the end of these races I tried using my legs to pick up speed since my arms went into some kind of automatic pilot and I could not get them to move faster.
it could also be that before I race, I tend to have to go to the bathroom more than I usually do. so even though I am eating and drinking enough to load for the races, my body is getting rid of it.
in a 2600m OW race 4 weeks ago, I got cramps in my right leg again, but this time because I took a few strokes *** stroke to verify where I was swimming and to find a new point to aim.
I too have had problems cramping in OW races.
I thought it was funny, because I can swim 3-5km just for practice and not one cramp. but during my first 5km race I got a cramp in my right calf and then both hamstrings and left quad.
during my 3km race two days later, it was only my calf that started to cramp.
I think, but not sure that my problem is that I don't use my legs enough that they start to get cold. and towards the end of these races I tried using my legs to pick up speed since my arms went into some kind of automatic pilot and I could not get them to move faster.
it could also be that before I race, I tend to have to go to the bathroom more than I usually do. so even though I am eating and drinking enough to load for the races, my body is getting rid of it.
in a 2600m OW race 4 weeks ago, I got cramps in my right leg again, but this time because I took a few strokes *** stroke to verify where I was swimming and to find a new point to aim.
