I get real bad cramps when I run that slow me down and not let me do as much as I really can. Are there any tips out there that can help me? I have to run a mile Saturday.
2006-08-22 12:17:48 · 10 answers · asked by Poj23 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Cramps usually occur for one of two reasons: 1) Dehydration, or 2) Lack of oxygen. So, make sure you drink plenty of water before running, and be sure to breath well while running. One trick is to breath through both your mouth and nose at the same time, to allow more air flow. Don't over do it though; breathing harder than natural can actually decrease the amount of oxygen going into your system (think hyperventilation).
2006-08-22 12:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about prevention, but it helps me to stretch an arm way overhead while running, as soon as a cramp comes on. It looks a little foolish, but feels so much better after a few seconds.
2006-08-22 12:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are the cramps? Legs, sides back?
Stretching, hydration and proper diet all help. Also taking deep breaths through your nose helps relieve them, I have been told that this provides more oxygen rich blood faster than breathing though your mouth.
2006-08-22 12:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Chief 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do at least ten minutes of proper stretching, eat reasonable and not junk food or sweets, remain hydrated, and start off slow then move fast near the end. Good luck!!
2006-08-22 12:26:32 · answer #4 · answered by Sapphire 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A mile? That won't be too bad actually. If you start getting cramps while running just breathe through your stomach rather than your chest if that makes sense.
2006-08-22 12:23:42 · answer #5 · answered by Joey 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A lot of females have a chemical/hormonal imbalances that magnifests itself when you run. As weird as it sounds birth control pills help a lot because they regulate your bodies chemical system. Also drinking a lot of water and taking a multivitamin can help too.
2006-08-22 12:23:14 · answer #6 · answered by icomearound 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stretch a lot beforehand. And I've heard that eating bananas help because of the potassium.
2006-08-22 12:19:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't eat heavy foods before: ie coke, pizza, burgers.
try to eat something light like a banana or something
2006-08-22 12:20:36 · answer #8 · answered by imsocool 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get your breathing down.........Dont start out to fast either
2006-08-22 12:21:35 · answer #9 · answered by katie p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure you are well hydrated. That will help.
2006-08-22 12:21:09 · answer #10 · answered by kimmypoo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋