What do you take for leg cramps? I've heard that Rolaids and Tums work because of the potasium, and a former Olympic speed skater told me to take Midol or Pamprin. Obviously as a male, this sounded funny, but it might work. What stuff have y'all tried for cramps (of the legs, that is)? And when did you take (before, during, after)?

ryan

If the cramps are due to de-hydration (fairly common cause at least for me), I'd try some type of salt tablets before and during longer races (or if it's fairly hot/humid). I take Thermolyte, a sodium supplement with potassium and other stuff to help prevent heat fatigue and cramping.

my 2 cents :)

- tribro