Calf cramping
06-12-08, 01:36 PM
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I used to have the exact same problem I tried bananas, electrolytes etc.. A friend gave me a free sample of sportlegs and it worked really well. Also it helped with lactic burn when climbing. have had much success with it.
06-12-08, 10:03 PM
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So the last several fast group rides I have gone on, I start getting cramps in my calves at about the hour and a half point. I know the obvious answer is that I am not hydrating properly, but I feel like I am fairly careful. Typically the first hour I drink water, and then switch to energy drink after. I try to keep some sport beans or gu in my jersey, and that seems to help delay the onset... but two weeks running its been the same problem.
Any idea what I have been missing?
Any idea what I have been missing?
06-12-08, 10:23 PM
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I have found Elete to work great for me you can get the small Pocket bottle to try its only $4.99 treats 10 32oz water bottles.
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06-12-08, 10:57 PM
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There's a reason PE teachers tell us to stretch.
Remember that stretching helps most for future rides. I've been making sure to do it more lately, and I am MUCH more comfortable on the bike.
I also hit the gatorade an hour before a ride. Seems to help too.
06-12-08, 11:42 PM
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everyone here means well but there is a lot of misinformation here. Your problem is YOUR BODY NEEDS MORE WATER! in long rides take a drink with a bit of sodium and a bit of glucose.
without that small bit of sodium you will not hold the water well and get nausea and dizzyness. if you continue with out replenishing that sodium you will faint. that happens because the body secretes it in your sweat, thats why you taste "salty" after a ride.
simple hu?
without that small bit of sodium you will not hold the water well and get nausea and dizzyness. if you continue with out replenishing that sodium you will faint. that happens because the body secretes it in your sweat, thats why you taste "salty" after a ride.
simple hu?
06-12-08, 11:44 PM
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I disagree on the stretching unless its after the ride but coincidentally gatorade has all that you need from a drink WATER, SODIUM, GLUCOSE. simple.
06-13-08, 05:35 AM
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Water does not have any electrolytes so more water does nothing but keep you from being thirsty but will not fix the problem. Electrolytes consist of more than sodium so find a good gel pack or sport drink besides sugar water gatorade. HEED from hammer nutrition is some of the best stuff out there I think. Honey stinger gel packs work great also.
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Succeed S!CAPS capsule right before the ride. www.succeedscaps.com
Nuun tables and water for my water bottles. www.nuun.com
Clif Margarita w/salt shot blocks every hour during the ride. www.clifshot.com
Nuun tables and water for my water bottles. www.nuun.com
Clif Margarita w/salt shot blocks every hour during the ride. www.clifshot.com
