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2017-12-11 9:15 AM


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Subject: Leg cramps
So last year I had a lot of great runs now that I’m in the off season I’m having a lot of issues with cramping in one of my legs. About .5 miles into a run my leg starts to cramp in the calf area then at about 1 mile it becomes to unbearable to run. The calf muscle becomes rock hard and sore. After I stop running in about 5-10 minutes things get better and the pain goes away.

I have tried stretching and such but it doesn’t seem to work. Any advice??

2017-12-11 9:22 AM
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Subject: RE: Leg cramps

cramping can be indicative of fatigue, maybe try taking a little time off, rolling, and stretching.

2017-12-11 10:00 AM
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Subject: RE: Leg cramps
Are you hydrated? Warmed up? Is it cold out? Are you working the muscles too much (overtraining)? Those are all common causes of leg cramping.
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