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To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me?

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Tri@PUR

Jul 4, 08 16:57

Post #26 of 31 (402 views)

Re: To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me? [footwerx] [In reply to]	Can't Post

The ironic thing is , that I've NEVER had any cramping during my longest and hardest training seccions. I went to a physician and he seggested doing a lactid acid test, i HAVEN'T DO IT, but I have quinine tablets I've never try neither.

canuck8

Jul 5, 08 19:35

Post #27 of 31 (334 views)

Re: To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me? [Tri@PUR] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Again.............what Electrolyte supplements were you using ??

Terry

" Dream big and strive to separate yourself"
Chris Lieto...Oct. 2006

Tri@PUR

Jul 6, 08 8:29

Post #28 of 31 (280 views)

Re: To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me? [canuck8] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I don't use anything special for workouts just plain water and gatorade regular formula

Jontoker

Jul 6, 08 11:32

Post #29 of 31 (261 views)

Re: To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me? [Tri@PUR] [In reply to]	Can't Post

You can read more information on a possible reason for cramping due to lack of electrolytes here:

http://www.saltstick.com/.../sscaps/cscience.htm

Also, a public congrats to Macca for his sub-8hr IM finish today in Germany. Macca exclusively depends on SaltStick caspules and dispensers. Check out a video of his SaltStick installation pre-Wildflower here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muzM6MV0DKM

Jonathan
http://www.SaltStick.com
Premier electrolyte replacement

Tri@PUR

Jul 6, 08 20:46

Post #30 of 31 (198 views)

Re: To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me? [Jontoker] [In reply to]	Can't Post

jontocker thx for the Info and a neat video...

MarcK

Jul 6, 08 21:54

Post #31 of 31 (183 views)

Re: To cramped up during long races. WTF is happening to me? [Tri@PUR] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Cramping is almost always an electrolyte issue. You need to read up more on hydration and electrolytes for long distance racing. "Going Long" by Joe Friel is a great book that I recommend you check out.

Doing more frequent long rides can be a good way to prepare your body for long races. I'd recommend doing a particularly long ride at least once a week and experimenting with different nutrition plans to see what works best for you.

Congratulations for jumping into these races. A half-Ironman is the real deal--- It's long enough to give you a real endurance test. You'll be a lot faster in the next one.

-Marc

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