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Guest · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 1999 5:49 am Post subject:

Having calf cramps . Ran a marathon and they started coming on around mile 14 and ran thru them but got worse at 24 and walk ran 2 miles and the final 2 miles was so slow had to walk and jog a few steps at a time. Can you tell me what could be the culprit? the cramps will go into the arch of my feet sometimes.

Dan · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 1999 6:20 am Post subject:

If you aren't currently stretching thouroughly and hydrating, those could be likely culprits. Bad shoes (too stiff) could play a part, too. And of course, running 26 miles on pavement could have something to do with it!

Dan

Guest · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 1999 10:01 am Post subject:

is there a certain type of shoe that can aid in the prevention?

Dan · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 1999 10:44 am Post subject:

Probably not, but I know my calf/achilles area tightens up if the shoe is too stiff. A light, flexible shoe goes a long ways toward correcting the problem. Fit is key, comfort a close second.

Dan

Guest · Posted: Mon Sep 13, 1999 10:58 am Post subject:

is there a certain type of shoe that can aid in the prevention?

Guest · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2000 7:41 pm Post subject:

Hi Anonymous,
I Know its late to be answering you
but betterlate than never!Dan gave you very sound
replies to your calf cramps dilema...but here's
more info..Eat bananas....if you are turned off
by them .- eat strawberries.Sounds like your potassium supplies are low and everyone knows
that the two above mentioned fruits are very high
in potassium..Strawberries more so than Bananas.

Runningly...

[Anonymously Posted by: 'Coach Mike']

Dan · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2000 8:01 pm Post subject:

Two other pointers along the same lines:

1) Kiwis are probably the best source of potassium.

2) If supplementing potassium, you should also supplement quality magnesium, which helbs to absorb the potassium.

Dan

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