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From: Paul Shields
Category: Coach
Date: 6/19/98
Time: 11:13:43 PM
Remote Name: 203.8.222.67
Manolo,
I am not a doctor but can give you a few things that have helped me. First thing is to have a read on this earlier post on calf cramps http://www.sportscoach.com.au/runcoachdiscus/_disc1/00000058.htm This gives some general information and some ways to prevent them.
The change from biking to running is often the worst in a triathlon. People often get stomach and leg cramping. The calf muscle especially has a smaller range of motion when compared with running. Some specific anti-cramping techniques you can use on a triathlon as as follows:
- drink plenty of water (often we forget to drink on the bike)
- If it is a long ride then take some potassium rich foods (eg bannanas)
- Stretch the calf muscles for the last couple of minutes of the ride and first thing off the bike
- Start slow and build speed on the run
Hope the above helps,
Paul
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