Dealing with cramps can be annoying and impact your training or worse, a race. Figuring out what causes them and why they occurred can be downright frustrating because a lot of factors contribute to cramps. In this episode I answer a listener question and talk about some of the factors that can lead to cramps.
Transcript:
Click here to download a PDF transcript of Session 33
Shout outs:
- Geoff Alaishuski for completing his first full marathon at the Harrisburg Marathon with a 4:07:53.
- Michael King for completing his first marathon at the Marine Corps Marathon.Congratulations!
Main Topic:
This week I am answering a listener question on how to prevent and deal with muscle cramps while training for or running a marathon. This is a very common problem and one that has many aspects to it. As you will see, what we have been led to believe, dehydration and/or electrolyte imbalance may not be the real cause of muscle cramps in endurance runners.
We cover the most likely causes, latest research and I share an article on muscle cramps by Pike Athletics that is a must read!
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Hey coach Steve Thanks for the shout out. Ive been behind on listenting to the podcasts lately getting caught up now and was very suprised to hear a shout out to me. Thanks. MCM was great I was fortunate/very lucky/persistant enough to get in again this year and planning a few marathons before that now too. Gotta say I love your analogy about hydration and pouring water down a hill. That is excellent and so true. Thanks for all the tips and advice what a great forum. Peace.
Thanks! Best of luck in MCM this year!