Foot Cramps During the Swim ?
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adi.lamphear posted 5 weeks ago.
A girl I used to work with said she cuts out caffeine and carbonated drinks six weeks prior to a race, she also mentioned the potassium bit as well. Said she didn't have issues with cramps after that.
I can't say how well this works personally, as I have yet to try it..
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TriSooner posted 4 weeks ago.
adi.lamphear wrote:
A girl I used to work with said she cuts out caffeine and carbonated drinks six weeks prior to a race . . .
Six weeks? I'm no dietician, but I suspect it doesn't take the long to get out of your system. Regardless, I wouldn't cut out either. Not six weeks. Not six days. Not six hours. Maybe six minutes before the gun, but that's about it.
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cayman posted 4 weeks ago.
First, try to relax your feet. I know easier said than done.
A banana and a gel of your choice 20 minutes before your swim should help, potassium, sodium and electrolytes. Take along a bottle of gatorade also.
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KitKat posted 4 weeks ago.
Muscle cramping is usually the result to low electrolytes. Try taking some in pre or during swim.
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jwillia852 posted 4 weeks ago.
Magnesium is just as important as potassium and is yet rarely mentioned and often neglected.
Have you tried stretching your feet before jumping in? The old stand-on-a-tennis-ball trick works wonders.
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nlamphear posted 4 weeks ago.
all good advice, thanks guys !
I haven't really ever been concerned with the vitamins I should be taking, that could definitely help.
and stretching is just a no brainer......I'll probably try that one first, don't know why I didn't try that right off the bat ;)
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Brianwake posted 4 weeks ago.
When they happen I massage them out with my thumbs/knuckles and try to stretch them out. To prevent them, I would work on stretching out your arches, massaging them out with a tennis ball or plantar fasciitis massage ball. And then, when you are working out, let your feet relax and stretch out between sets.
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jonovision_man posted 4 weeks ago.
I've had them too, usually when I swim the day after a long run or heavy walking. Pushing off the walls with authority seems to be a big trigger, so I try not to put my toes into that too much... easier said than done! Let us know what works, as I would love to get it licked for good.
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Warrior posted 4 weeks ago.
I get it too in one foot usually, the arch really cramps up, but I thought it was due to a bandy foot really rather than any lack.........a banana before a swim might do the trick
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tri-ac posted 4 weeks ago.
i got them when i returned to swimming after some time off, but they went away on their own...i think i was all tense and i began to relax a bit in the water
sorry, not much help :)
I was born in the water, it is my best and favorite leg of the triathlon, and I always relish the ONLY chance I get to look good in a tri by coming out of the water early. However I have a simple, stupid, and debilitating issue while swimming. I can't relax my feet, I keep them pointed (even though I am not kicking) which leads to severe cramps in my arches.
Has anyone else out there had to deal with this issue and over come it?
I have never dealt with cramps before, and I am not sure what to do to fix them.
A friend of mine told me I needed potassium........I thought I would ask you guys before I show up to my lane with some bananas.
thanks,
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