Cramping in Cold Ride
06-11-13 | 08:31 PM
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Cramping in Cold Ride
Did 80 km last night in rain, wind, and near freezing temps. Lots of cramping, pain, muscle twitches and overall a crappy bad discouraging ride. In pain today with pulled calf muscle and general soreness. Does Epsom salts really work? Any suggestions?
06-11-13 | 10:18 PM
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still need to keep hydrated, magnesium helps with cramping
06-12-13 | 04:32 AM
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After bad cramping I try to drink as much water with electrolytes like Nuun as possible. Next day I take it easy and just spin. Red wine probably has the opposite effect, but a glass or two never hurt me the next day.
06-12-13 | 05:09 AM
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Here are some good general tips for next day soreness
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-gr...b_1183747.html
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-gr...b_1183747.html
06-12-13 | 05:43 AM
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Even if it is cold, you still need to drink the same amount as you do when it is warm.
As for the day after ... drink lots, consume some electrolytes, take a hot bath and stretch carefully in the tub.
As for the day after ... drink lots, consume some electrolytes, take a hot bath and stretch carefully in the tub.
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