I have not been one to get cramps, but lately it seems that they are increasing in frequency and intensity.
In the pool I kept getting little cramps in the arch of my foot, these are painful and irratating, but two days ago I got one so bad in the calf, that I had to stop swimming. (These may be related to pushing off on the turns as the turns seem to bring them back.)
Today, I did a long, hilly bike ride (65+ miles), followed by a run. Everything seemed to be ok, then I hit a downhill on the run. I tried to extend my stride and WHAM! The hammy locked. I immediately stopped and stretched. Tried to take a step and WHAM again, All the way from behind the knee and up to the Glute (sp?).
What's happenin? I believe my hydration is good (I weighed the same before and after the brick), and I had 1/2 a banana for potassium. Any of you have ways to prevent these? tricks? foods? Vitamins? ANYTHING?
JC#2
