SWBKRUN fast, furious, and closed (Page 171)

Doug, it sounds like a very intense week!  But in a fun, brutal sort of way.  Curious about your cramps...do you get them while biking/swimming/running?  If so, at the beginning, middle, end of your workout?  Are the muscle cramps so bad that you have to stop?  Does it happen when you are doing easy stuff?

Tell us more, maybe we can help. 

One Month from today ........  

Kim I do not get them while running. I have gotten foot cramps before while swimming but have found that was more of a fittness level issue. As I got fitter the cramps in my feet stopped occuring.

I occassionally got cramps in my quads/ innerr thigh when getting out of the pool.

I do not get the cramps in the beginning. It is the middle/end that is the problem. This week I had run, bike and then swim workouts in that order. I took a break between the run and the bike, but did the bike swim back-to-back. The swim was very difficult and I cramped from the beginning.

From the timing of the cramping I am virtually certain they are related to nutrition. I am a HEAVY sweater. I lose a lot of electrolytes and am working on adjusting things. I think it is worse this week due to the heavy load my coach has given. I have a longer and frequent workouts and I have yet to figure out the right balance.

Doug

How many grams of sodium are you taking in per liter of fluid that you drink during activity? do you salt preload?  I've recently increased my sodium level significantly based on some field testing.  While I have never had cramps, I did have other issues related to low sodium.  You can also get your sodium level tested to see if it falls within the normal range.  The other typical reason for cramping is muscle fatigue.  Running is something you are becoming more proficient at so perhaps your body needs some catch up time?  You're a bigger guy so you're working those muscles pretty darn hard, especially after a heavy bike session.

One final thought, you could check with a good sports nurtrionist to see what advice they may have.

Hello!! Back in the world of land-lubbers... Missing the 85-degree ocean and all of the pretty fishies, corals, sponges, etc., but missing my little people more and am counting the hours until 5:50pm when I get to wrap my arms around my kiddo-bo-biddoes.

Tried to catch up on the posts around here. Glad to see everyone is peeing everywhere. I peed in my wetsuit about 2-3x per dive, so it's all good.

Excited for Trevor and Tracy. Super-duper excited!! Home stretch!

Great job to those who raced -- some awesome performances out there!

Happy training to all. I'm just re-assimilating here... It's all good!!!

As usual lots to catch up on.  I've been kind of out of commision dealing with my son's birthday and taking care of my daughter who has a nasty virus.  Poor thing couldn't eat for three days. 

Anyway, my race report is up...http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=264489&posts=1&start=1. 

10 days for me. 

I had some great swims this week, beautiful sunny clear mornings and everything just seemed to click.

The other day I shared a lane with a kid with Down's Syndrome who represents Australia at the Special Olympics, his coach used to run my surf club squad.

This morning I shared a lane with an old guy who still swims with the Masters group aged 79!

I just looked at him cruising up and down at a pretty good pace and thought wouldn't it be great to still swimming like that in 40 years time?

Here's some pics of Noosa Aquatic Centre I stole from someone else's blog:

this is a 'sucked it up post'

Was looking forward to today's run. 2 hr run. last longish run. Mentally, the long runs would be done after today.

I get out there- skies are looking dark, but who knows when. I get about 30 minutes in and it starts to rain. No problem. I'm not made of sugar(Tracy where are you??). And then it starts to pour. Like hard. I got back to the car in 50 minutes, soaked. Pathways were flooding over. Not good. I texted my coach when I got home. Told her the story. Everything was soaked. I was a drowned rat. she said " is it raining now?" "No" I say. "Ok well your orthotics will be dry within an hour go out and run the last 70 minutes." And you know what I did it. Felt good. Glad I did now.

this is a 'sucked it up post'

Was looking forward to today's run. 2 hr run. last longish run. Mentally, the long runs would be done after today.

I get out there- skies are looking dark, but who knows when. I get about 30 minutes in and it starts to rain. No problem. I'm not made of sugar(Tracy where are you??). And then it starts to pour. Like hard. I got back to the car in 50 minutes, soaked. Pathways were flooding over. Not good. I texted my coach when I got home. Told her the story. Everything was soaked. I was a drowned rat. she said " is it raining now?" "No" I say. "Ok well your orthotics will be dry within an hour go out and run the last 70 minutes." And you know what I did it. Felt good. Glad I did now.

this is a 'sucked it up post'

Was looking forward to today's run. 2 hr run. last longish run. Mentally, the long runs would be done after today.

I get out there- skies are looking dark, but who knows when. I get about 30 minutes in and it starts to rain. No problem. I'm not made of sugar(Tracy where are you??). And then it starts to pour. Like hard. I got back to the car in 50 minutes, soaked. Pathways were flooding over. Not good. I texted my coach when I got home. Told her the story. Everything was soaked. I was a drowned rat. she said " is it raining now?" "No" I say. "Ok well your orthotics will be dry within an hour go out and run the last 70 minutes." And you know what I did it. Felt good. Glad I did now.

this is a 'sucked it up post'

Was looking forward to today's run. 2 hr run. last longish run. Mentally, the long runs would be done after today.

I get out there- skies are looking dark, but who knows when. I get about 30 minutes in and it starts to rain. No problem. I'm not made of sugar(Tracy where are you??). And then it starts to pour. Like hard. I got back to the car in 50 minutes, soaked. Pathways were flooding over. Not good. I texted my coach when I got home. Told her the story. Everything was soaked. I was a drowned rat. she said " is it raining now?" "No" I say. "Ok well your orthotics will be dry within an hour go out and run the last 70 minutes." And you know what I did it. Felt good. Glad I did now.

David - Every time you post a pic, I want to move!!!

this is a 'sucked it up post'

Was looking forward to today's run. 2 hr run. last longish run. Mentally, the long runs would be done after today.

I get out there- skies are looking dark, but who knows when. I get about 30 minutes in and it starts to rain. No problem. I'm not made of sugar(Tracy where are you??). And then it starts to pour. Like hard. I got back to the car in 50 minutes, soaked. Pathways were flooding over. Not good. I texted my coach when I got home. Told her the story. Everything was soaked. I was a drowned rat. she said " is it raining now?" "No" I say. "Ok well your orthotics will be dry within an hour go out and run the last 70 minutes." And you know what I did it. Felt good. Glad I did now.

I like your coach, Trevor. 

Random thought:  I am starving.  Simply ravenous. 

eta: gorgeous pool, David!  I swam at the outdoor pool today and while not as gorgeous, time goes by much quicker breathing fresh air and looking up at clouds behind me when taking those breaths. 

I like your coach, Trevor. 

Random thought:  I am starving.  Simply ravenous. 

eta: gorgeous pool, David!  I swam at the outdoor pool today and while not as gorgeous, time goes by much quicker breathing fresh air and looking up at clouds behind me when taking those breaths. 

Does anyone use a H20 proof MP3 player when swimming long indoors?