see the distant hills. By 9am the wind had got up and the lake was choppy. This didn't help me as I've never had to swim in choppy water before. So, due to the choppiness of the water I think I drank half the lake before getting out. Also I had cramp

is high in sodium, but also contains a sixth of your daily magnesium and nine per cent of potassium RDA, vital electrolytes that strengthen bones and help prevent cramp.BAD GUY: ALCOHOLThe good news: Moderate drinking (one to two units a day) is linked

-wicking apparel, hydrating regularly to keep their body temperature down. Salt tablets balance electrolytes (low levels weaken muscle contractions and cause cramps).5. Water FixTo maintain competitive equality, runners get 1.5 litres in the morning, and 1

his third Ironman World Championship, breaking the course record time by 12 seconds, despite suffering leg cramps in the last 2K of the race. He crossed the line in 8:03:56. Fellow Aussie Pete Jacobs was second, in 8:09:11, and German Andreas Raelert

, the active angle at the hip is also increased. This opening of the hip in this position means that the leg is working in a stronger range during the pedal stroke. The rider delivers efficient, powerful pedal strokes without being cramped up. Better

are lost through sweat and this can lead to cramps and dehydration. Replacing electrolytes is essential if you want to perform at your best. Your idea to increase electrolyte intake in the days before the event is therefore a good one. Hydration options

to compensate for my knee injury caused my other calf to cramp. Every muscle in my body was screaming at me to give up, but every member of the crowd and every passing runner gave me the strength to carry on and make my way to the finish line (even if it wasn

:19) as well as a few half-marathons. I tapered in the last three weeks to be fully fit.Everything was going great until after Mile 19. I had run all the way and was on for 3:30. I hadn't experienced any cramps, I was well-hydrated and well-fuelled but then I

that she did well.  I was just so touched by all of the different people and their reasons for running. My low points were Mile 9 and then Mile 21.  At Mile 21 my legs just cramped up.  I had physio from Francis at the St John's Ambulance post - she

cause cramps, high blood pressure, tension, soreness and fatigue, and there are compelling links between magnesium supplementation and improved sleep.It will also provide 88% manganese requirements, which helps energy production from protein