Congratulations on completing the marathon! Great job! Have you considered that cramps might not necessarily be due to fluid and electrolyte imbalance? I think you might be drinking too much before and during the marathon if you have to make frequent bathroom stops. In the 15 marathons I've run, I've never had to stop for the toilet. If you need to go, it's a sign that you're drinking more than necessary. On the other hand, cramps are often caused by muscle fatigue, which can result from a lack of energy. Two gels sound like far too little energy intake. It would be good to take gels at least every 30 minutes, so you'll need at least 8 gels in your running belt. I recommend getting a running belt with extra space for gels in the back (like a FlipBelt). Also, have you remembered to do carb-loading? A runner of your size needs at least a total of 1500 grams of carbohydrates 2-5 days before the race to ensure proper carb-loading. Here are a few tips for when you think about cramps during your run. Good luck with your upcoming races!
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Congratulations on completing the marathon! Great job! Have you considered that cramps might not necessarily be due to fluid and electrolyte imbalance? I think you might be drinking too much before and during the marathon if you have to make frequent bathroom stops. In the 15 marathons I've run, I've never had to stop for the toilet. If you need to go, it's a sign that you're drinking more than necessary. On the other hand, cramps are often caused by muscle fatigue, which can result from a lack of energy. Two gels sound like far too little energy intake. It would be good to take gels at least every 30 minutes, so you'll need at least 8 gels in your running belt. I recommend getting a running belt with extra space for gels in the back (like a FlipBelt). Also, have you remembered to do carb-loading? A runner of your size needs at least a total of 1500 grams of carbohydrates 2-5 days before the race to ensure proper carb-loading. Here are a few tips for when you think about cramps during your run. Good luck with your upcoming races!
I think that you’re definitely right! Going to implement this into my long runs + future marathons/ultras. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the insight!
Great job!
Thanks Andy!
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great recap..
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