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Subject: cramping of calf muscle
what can i do to prevent cramping of my calf muscles? when i go from bike to run, i start to cramp. very painful.


2017-01-27 7:43 AM
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Subject: RE: cramping of calf muscle

Hi Ken, welcome to BT!

Best to post sport-specific questions in the main Triathlon Talk forum as it'll get more replies.

 

2017-01-27 10:02 AM
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Subject: RE: cramping of calf muscle
Try moving the cleat back a little to see if that helps. Moving the cleat closer to the center of the foot with take stress off the calf muscle.

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