In the aero position I'm noticing that I start to develop pain to one side of my lower back. The pain is like a cramp or a side ache. Does this mean I'm too bunched up? Also, why does it seem like a flat course goes uphill both ways?

Does anyone drink Ultima? (www.ultimareplenisher.com) Someone told me to try this because I've found that gatorage, poweraid and some other drink that you can buy easily in a store to be way to sweet. So I cut them water but was then told I was diluting them too much.

Tonight I had my first OWS and it went really well once I got past the typical freak out situations and got into my rhythm but one thing happened that I was expecting. I was about 25 mins in and noticed my left hand started to feel tight like it was about to cramp.

why? nobody really knows.... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/14/health/nutrition/14BEST.html?ref=sport... Tri-ac

I ran the Disney Marathon and it was nice hot, humid, and muggy. I was doing fine until I hit mile 23. I had cramps for the last three miles about 5 different times. I live and train in FL and I had never really experienced cramps this often. I have not tried saltstick caps or hammer endurolytes but in doing some research on the web it looks like one of these products could have helped out. My Blog http://cebarnes.com