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317 Views 1 Reply Latest reply: Nov 11, 2011 12:45 PM by Run Tonis Run RSS
D. SWANN Rookie
D. SWANN
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Nov 11, 2011 11:37 AM

Foot cramps

Any suggestions on alleviating toe/foot cramps?  Consistently get toe/foot cramps at mile five...

 

HELP!!

Tags: running_injuries, running_tips, running_injury
  • Run Tonis Run Amateur
    Run Tonis Run
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    May 25, 2009
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    1. Nov 11, 2011 12:45 PM (in response to D. SWANN)
    Foot cramps

    Usually cramps occur on several reasons:

    1. dehydration

    2. lack of electrolytes (salt, magnesium)

    3. muscles are not used to that kind of effort. In case of foot this overstrain might be caused by a wrong kind of shoes..

    I'd try first drinking isotonic sports drink 1/2 hr before the run and during the run. If the problem persists I would go to footscan to find out what kind on shoes are appropriate to my foot type.

    Good luck!




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