Running economy is often presented, along with VO2 Max and lactate threshold, as a good predictor of running performance. While VO2 max is a good indicator of your running potential it is not the best indicator of running performance for runners of similar classification. Leaving aside issues with VO2 Max and lactate threshold, in this […]
Running Cramps Part III: How to Prevent Muscle Cramps And What to Do If You Get a Running Cramp
Now that I’ve described my personal struggles with cramping and discussed what causes running cramps I’d like to finish off the series with some recommendations on how to prevent running cramps. I’ll use myself as a case study and example. My cramping issues usually show up in long runs over 4 hours and usually on […]
Running Cramps Part II: What Causes Cramping?
Running cramps are all too common and runners are bombarded with different theories as to what causes cramping and what to do about it. If you’re a “f#*% the science” type person and don’t care what causes running cramps, go directly to Part III of this series and learn how to avoid them. But if […]