Any negative long term impacts from getting extreme cramps during a race?

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  • Questionaboutracing

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 02/18/2018 4:16pm EST

    I did a big run the other day (50 miles) on trails and I started to get some really crazy cramps where my whole quads/calves locked up.

    Never have had this happen before. It basically felt like my calves/quads were flexing as hard as possible - could hardly even walk. It was a particularly hot day so I am thinking the heat could have played a factor - not sure though.

    Is this a symptom of any long term muscle damage? I was hoping to get back to running sooner than later, but also want to be smart about it..

  • Questionaboutracing

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 02/18/2018 10:53pm EST
    re: Questionaboutracing

    bump would be interested to hear any feedback you guys may have.

  • GIYF

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 02/18/2018 11:30pm EST
    re: Questionaboutracing

    Yes, you can tear a muscle in a bad cramp. Lay off it for a few days. If it still hurts, it may be time to go see your doctor.

    As far as preventing cramps, these guys claim most of what we know is wrong. Since they aren't obviously cranks, they are worth a look.

    http://www.teamhotshot.com

  • More than you want to know

    Anonymous Poster

    6 years ago 02/18/2018 11:39pm EST
    re: Questionaboutracing

    Here's a very thorough discussion of the various explanations for cramping during exercise:

    http://sportsscientists.com/2007/11/muscle-cramps-part-i/

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