I swam my first open water swim race 2 weekends ago. Well, the first one in several years. All went well except that I battled calf cramps almost the entire way. I NEVER (at least hardly ever) experience cramping in the pool, but my first cramp in my 5K swim struck at about 100 yards into the race.
I was able to manage things and did OK. Though every time I tried to swim faster, cramp! Darn it anyway. As a result, I finished with plenty of energy. 10th overall.
http://swimthebridge.com/truetime.racetecresults.com/results.aspx
So what, if anything can be done for next year. Stretch? massage? gatorade?
Does this sort of thing happen to anyone else, or am alone?
Thanks for the tips. Next year I'll forego the (1) beer for dinner and watch what I drink the morning of the race.
I drank green tea this year. Perhaps just water next time.
Thanks for the tips. Next year I'll forego the (1) beer for dinner and watch what I drink the morning of the race.
I drank green tea this year. Perhaps just water next time.
