What is the scientific cause for cramps when running? Any suggestions on prevention?

Answer 1

It's causes are fluid loss and dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (sodium, potassium, magnesium), heat and congenital/inherited conditions. To prevent them by stretching in the beginning and the end of running.

Answer 2

Well my friend preventing cramps in the first place is key you have to warm up your muscle first do some stretching exercises before starting this will eliminate cramps you should also stretch after but,I'm sorry the pain you feel the next day is unpreventable its just your muscle letting you know that they are ,there and there changing-developing,feel the burn PS.a friend

Answer 3

Make sure you eat before you run about 30-45 mins before. This lets your body digest the food and helps your muscles start to produce oxygen. Also I reccomend a banana or a potasium supplement. Helps to reduce the amount of lactic acid your muscles will produce.

Answer 4

Hello there, i can help you by just answering generally. Cramps happen because of buildup of lactic acid in your muscles which made it painful and hard to contract. On prevention, i think you should warm up your muscles or use some warmup cream in order to prevent cramps.that's all i know hope this will be good answer to you. :)

Cheers

Answer 5

Dehydration.

Drink 2 cups of water about 1 hour before you start your run. Drink another cup of water just before you start your run. Then drink something like Gatorade during your run to keep electrolytes in balance.

Answer 6

Lack of sufficient oxygen curculating in the body leading to production of lactic acid. Breath in and out faster.

Answer 7

In addition to the gatorade, try warming up and do stretching exercises before you run.

Good luck!

Answer 8

dehydration and electrolyte loss. Drink gatorade.