Re: Cramp
- From: "Phone Box" <peter_goddard_I_Dont_Like_Spam@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2007 13:18:37 GMT
"mb" <zierikzeeNO@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Lately, I've been getting cramp during and after cycling. I always used
to get cramp, but not as much and not at such an early stage eg. after
about 80kms of admittedly hard cycling (and sweating).
I don't use salt on food or in cooking and I'm wondering if I'm getting
enough? I've been using Gatorade isotonic drink (powder), which, if I'm
reading correctly, lists 11.3% RDA of chlorides per litre of mixed
drink. I usually mix it at two thirds strength or so and take 1 litre
and 1 litre normal water.
Am I getting enough salt? Sounds like a strange question, given we're
accused of eating too much.
I sweat like a proverbial pig while cycling and try not to eat too much
crap.
--
Mike
Van Tuyl titanium Dura ace 10
Fausto Coppi aluminium Ultegra 10
Raleigh Record sprint mongrel
Huissoon project bike (in bits, natch)
Hi,
I sympathize with you. For a long time, I too suffered from cramp. At
the 40 mile mark it used to rear it's ugly head. Initially I used to drink
SIS PSP22 and then changed to SIS GO. I take magnesium leading up to a long
ride and eat bananas en route. I too didn't use much salt in cooking but
have now increased my salt intake. Some people sweat profusely. I'm a
running waterfall when playing 5-a-side.
Good Luck!
Cheers
Peter.
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