Ghoulie March (STILL BIKING) Madness!!! (Page 32)

skrtrnr - 2010-03-31 10:22 AM ANN.

re CALF CRAMPS.

i struggle something fierce, though ive done somethings that have proven very helpful so i get them less often.

1)  im VERY mindful to stretch, before during and after.  keep in mind (i didnt know this until one of the person trainers told me) theres an outside and inside calf muscle so when you stretch make sure youre getting both sides.  just do an ordinary calf stretch and turn your foot to the right and left slightly that will get both sides.

2)  SALT.  i used to down bananas thinking potassium was the issue, but for me its salt.  i make sure that i take in some form of salty snack - pretzels, peanuts, even Coke Zero - before and after a workout.  that staves them off.

3) G2 OR GATORADE.  i drink G2/GATORADE instead of water before/during/after all my workouts.  G2 is for lighter, not as long workouts.  GATORADE i drink for longer, harder workouts. 

4)  GATORADE before bed.  i would have HORRIBLE night calf cramps.  drinking some GATORADE before i go to bed seems to really help me.

5)  COMPRESSION SOCKS.  ive gotten myself a pair and i wear them after my spins/rides and DURING my runs and honestly, anytime that my calfs feel 'fatigued'  i keep them on for a few hours take them off see how my legs feel if they feel 'back to normal' then i take them off, if not, then i just keep wearing them until my calves feel recovered.

6)  SUCCEED CAPSULES.  these are electrolytes in a capsule.  i take them during a long, hard work out.  http://www.succeedscaps.com/main_scaps.html


i personally think i have a 'chronic' electrolyte depletion/imbalance.  ive never had this verified w blood tests (though it would be easy to have done....)  but what ive been doing on my own seems to be working.

just a few suggestions.
stacieb

ironannekidd - 2010-03-31 10:16 AM

Thanks Stacie

Actually I used to put salt on everything. Since I've started watching what I eat and not eating junk I don't salt anything. Maybe in moderation on some things now wouldn't hurt.

I have only been wearing my compression socks after runs, but there have been some days I thought about it after swims or bike rides. I will have to try that, too.

I should have had something before bed last night. I knew I was going to cramp up, and I did.

wgraves7582 - 2010-03-31 1:14 PM

Ann(e) - don't they jab for the initiation fee again though?

skrtrnr - 2010-03-31 7:15 AM

MORNING GHOULIES.

i ESCAPED THE SUBURBS.

shhhhh.  dont tell my friends and family where i am but....

im in one of MY FAVORITE SECTIONS OF THE CITY, at the Crazy Mocha again.

waiting for REI and FOREVER 21 to open

i have some money left on my REI gift card and a dividend check to spend there.

im in SERIOUS NEED of new bike shorts, i dont know if mine stretched out or i lost weight/inches (im thinking the latter) but they hang off my butt in a VERY unflattering manner which will NEVER do for this TRI CHICK HOTTIE. 

im hoping they improved their tri apparel section since the last time i was there...id rather get tri shorts than bike shorts.

im ALL about multipurpose.


the SUN IS OUT and im ONCE AGAIN in a CHIRPY MOOD.


i got to visit one of the venues where Joseph will be doing a workshop.  WHAT FANTABULOUS STUDIO and the manager is just so wonderful.

i LOVE this new circle of people that im meeting along the way, seriously LOVE them!


then im heading back to the suburbs for my lunch date at Mad Mex....

then to the Y for a (hopefully) six mile run....

then off to Central Admin to drop off all the stuff to complete my file.....


thats my day.

stacieb

ironannekidd - 2010-03-31 9:30 AM It is quiet in THE VILLAGE today

Is everyone out enjoying the nice weather?

iowagander - 2010-03-31 1:25 PM

Sounds like a pretty sweet day Stacie! Hopefully your REI has a decent Tri section now that summer is approaching. The REI near my place has a decent amount of tops and shorts, but then again there are a LOT of triathletes around here. Good luck!

iowagander - 2010-03-31 1:29 PM

Can't speak for everyone, but this Ghoulie had a meeting with an applicant this morning that was actually very productive. He's another SEAL wannabe and one of his issues is getting access to a decent pool that's near a place he can run. Short story, I'll be taking him to the pool this Friday, and hopefully weekly, to hook him up. I'm also hoping some of his speed will rub off on me!

I also talked with the Executive Officer of the EOD Training Unit over here while drinking coffee this morning. He showed up to Starbucks on his bike and I struck up a conversation with him. I ended up getting invited to join his riding club on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, which is pretty awesome! I just hope I can hang with them, because they're all pretty bad-azz dudes.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-31 10:33 AM

Sadly there is nothing near me. I have to buy everything online.

iowagander - 2010-03-31 1:35 PM

At least it's a good excuse to stay logged in to Bonktown and Cleansnipe all day!

ironannekidd - 2010-03-31 10:40 AM

Never heard of Cleansnipe. I use GearScan, it's basically the same thing though. I have made several purchases from Bonktown lately.

I need some tri shorts myself. If I try them one will you guys tell me how they look?

givemashot - 2010-03-31 2:04 PM Hi guys. yetsreday it was 70 degrees and WINDY here...right now it is 33 and snowing.

ironannekidd - 2010-03-30 9:22 PM Paging Kim

Paging Plays a Dr on BT Kim

Um... I put a whole in my favorite swim cap tonight. Do you think you could still hook me up with one of the pirate ones, please?

I am also on the lookout for a new nose clip. I think TYR makes something that looks like a U. I haven't been to anyplace that carries them and I hate to pay more for shipping than it costs for the nose clip. Need a little Ghoulie help here. 

kcarroll - 2010-03-31 2:33 PM

Dr. Plays a Dr. on BT Kim here.  Pirate swim cap is done.  I picked up a bunch on Sunday.  Ann, I have a green one for you and an orange one for Amy.  Robin was a no.  Anyone else want a pirate swim cap?  If so, please PM me your address and I'll get them in the mail.  Ann, I have yours already from the envelope when you mailed the shirt.