In P.E. we run a LOT, im always one of the first people to finish when we do liners or laps around the gym or track, but afterwards i ALWAYS have cramps in my legs, there REALLY stiff, i can barely walk and it also hurts when i sit...and i cant stand the pain, we strech before we run..but that doesnt seem to help...does anybody know anything i can do to stop or at least decrease it? and is it normal for it to happen ALL the time? (im 14 by the way)
2006-08-29 16:20:24 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
These type of symptoms are normal for runners of any age. This is caused of dehydration and muscle exhaution; also your urine is frequently dark yellow when this happens. Drink at least 16 ounces of water the night prior workout day and 8 ounces every 2 to 4 hours to keep your body hydrated. This will avoid the cramps and muscles pain. Dehydration is the worst enemy of an active preson and athletes, so keep a bottle of water close to you, even when you don't feel thirsty.
2006-08-29 16:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on where in the leg it hurts.
I run alot to but I found out that I have week shin
bones and that causes cramps. If it is in the back of
your legs in the mussels then you might need to
drink more water because your mussels are lacking
oxygen. also try a one a day multi vitamin. mussels
will always tighten up after running..
2006-08-29 23:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by strong wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Icy Hot
2006-08-29 23:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by Supercowboyman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start doing yoga at home. this will give you stress free work outs and after a while become less stiff. read tips on some great yoga routines on this site
2006-08-29 23:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep a bannana in your bag, eat it after gym and drink some water.
2006-08-29 23:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could be dehydrated or going through a growth spurt. Try drinking more water.
2006-08-29 23:23:10 · answer #6 · answered by Christine B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get them chopped off that'll help.
2006-08-29 23:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by tamponeccowafer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋