I have just started a new work out routine, how do I get rid of cramps once I have started running, so I don't have to stop? (I will be in training soon, and I will not be allowed to stop or I will be kicked out of the program).
2007-02-12 00:21:33 · 9 answers · asked by BostonSportsFan 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Stretch Well before the run.
Examine your eating or drinking patterns before your run. I used to get cramps if I ran 1 or 2 hours after a meal, especially if I ate meat which takes forever to digest.
2007-02-12 00:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warm up properly, especially your calf. Do at least 5 to 10 minutes warm up each time before a run. And have lots of fluid before, during and after. Drink every 20 to 30 minutes if possible. Avoid training for a long period at the beginning. Let your body tune up. Then increase the mileage or the intensity, whatever your goal is. Just do not rush it. Check it with a coach or at least go and ask for the advice from a veteran runner. This will do you no harm. Remember: cramp is painful and it bugs your run. Take care.
2007-02-12 00:40:57 · answer #2 · answered by bleuzmask 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason you are getting cramps is because you aren't getting enough oxygen. Try putting your hands over your head. This opens up your chest cavity and allows more oxygen to get into your lungs. If you think about runners (especially sprinters) after a race, they all have their hands on their head to get more oxygen.
2007-02-12 00:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by irishprincess777 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you run you stay at the same pace and you will not get the cramps or what also helps me is if you think about what you are going to do afterwards your body will still run fast but your mind won't be thinking about not getting cramp anyway for me that way i don't get breathless or cramp
2007-02-12 00:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by Pastinie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run through the pain for a start.
if the pain is on the right hand side, stick your right arm out at a 90 degree angle. vice versa with the left!
sounds totally mad, but it can help to ease it.
good luck
2007-02-12 00:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkgemgem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good stretching before you start running and after finishing
2007-02-12 00:28:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This doesnt work for me...but everyone else who does it say it works.....breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth when you have to breath....
2007-02-12 00:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by SwimloverA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try walking when you get tired. do not make a full stop.
2007-02-12 00:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by ghay 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lick table salt.
2007-02-12 00:44:39 · answer #9 · answered by DASH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋