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 […]
Running Cramps Part I: Hydration, Cramping and Running Form
On July 14, 2012 I raced in my seventh Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run. It’s almost an annual tradition for me and one of my favourite ultras because the challenging course provides lots of technical trail with almost no flat sections. It involves 8,000′ of climbing and 8.300′ of descending over 30 miles. Woo-hoo!!! […]