Cramp - help!! : So despite a few scoops too... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,421 members158,999 posts

Cramp - help!!

Shippers profile image
ShippersGraduate
6 Replies

So despite a few scoops too many yesterday, I was determined not to miss my scheduled run this morning W4R2. All went well for the first two runs but in the middle of the third run my calf seized up, I am guessing with cramp. I walked the rest of the time. Should I have run through it? It’s now still tight two hours later. I know alcohol dehydrates, but having made the error how do I best get over it?

Written by
Shippers profile image
Shippers
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
6 Replies
Rignold profile image
Rignold

have a swig of the liquid from a jar of pickled gherkins. Works almost instantly

Shippers profile image
ShippersGraduate in reply to Rignold

Thanks. No gherkins but I’ve tried pickled onions. We’ll see.

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Drink a minimum of 2.5 to 3 litres per day......... preferably not alcohol.

Shippers profile image
ShippersGraduate in reply to IannodaTruffe

Been getting the quantity right but not the drink😜 Thank you.

Sussexmalc profile image
Sussexmalc

Drink plenty well before you run. I also use rehydration powders....

Shippers profile image
ShippersGraduate in reply to Sussexmalc

Thank you!

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Help...CRAMP!

Last week during w4r2 I got cramp in my left calf. It was towards the end so, after a very brief...

Please help me with cramp!

getting cramp!!!!!! It is the most painful thing ever! If I have been for a run within the last two...

Painful cramp during Wk3 run 2 - help!

program and on my 2nd run of week 3 when I suffered a painful cramp in my left lower calf, which...

Cramps! 😣

and a pint of water, threw on my running stuff and off I went. Made sure I ran really slow as I get...

After run cramps anyone?

as I stopped running my calves ceased up and started cramping. I’ve had a little cramping there...