I'm new to long distance running, and have just this afternoon completed at 14 mile run. Whilst I have built this up gradually, I am encountering one or two little niggles.
1. My weight has dropped by 4lbs during the run. Is this sweat?
2. I have slight cramps in my calfs, thighs, and in my stomach. Is this normal for this distance or am I unaccustomed to it?
3. I needed a brief kip after the run as I was knackered. I also found I had no sprint finish. Does this improve over time?
At the moment I am doing a lengthy distance jog every 3-4 days, and doing a 14 mile cycle or longer on the in between days. This kind of punishment to my body is extreme compared to its normal sedentary state (although I have been fairly fit before). What is different now is the stamina, and long distances.
Any advice?
2006-10-18
04:42:46
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James
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