Cramp!
ERMason
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My husband gets the most horrendous, leap-out-of-bed-in-agony cramp, usually after a longer than usual run. We have been advised that we probably don't get enough salt in our diet but other than that, are looking for a magical way to a) cure, or preferably b) prevent it .
All ideas for stretching, diet or any other miracle solutions gladly received.
Thanks.
All ideas for stretching, diet or any other miracle solutions gladly received.
Thanks.
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And make sure he stays well hydrated.
Electrolytes drinks are excellent
i used to get nasty middle of the night cramp attacks when playing rugby in my youth. a late evening banana snack seemed to knock them on the head.
Good hydration is useful and I also use NUUN after extended/hard training sessions. I've tried remedies like Crampex for a week or two before a big race, but I'm not sure whether it was any good or not - I did notice that it made my muscles feel a little "soft", quite an odd sensation and not particularly confidence-inspiring before a race.
Bananas are a good source of potassium apparently, although it's not made much difference to me as far as I can tell. Tomato juice is also supposed to be quite good for this.
The best thing I've found is to load up on tonic water in the days before a long race/training. A couple of 1-litre bottles in the two or three days before a big effort make all the difference to me.
Just thought i'd throw that out there.