Category Archives: Muscle cramps

What do you eat in an ultra?

Howdy, friends. So, I mentioned briefly how sick I got after my long run last week. It’s never really happened to me before, so I’m not sure what the deal was. But it got me thinking about how and if … Continue reading

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Late night long run

Howdy, friends. Sometimes, you need to be flexible when it comes to running. For me, that usually means going really early in the morning, and getting home before anyone else in the house is even awake. Or going at lunch. … Continue reading

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That really hurts

Howdy, friends. So, my bizarro calf cramp that won’t go away got weirder yesterday. My left leg cramped on Tuesday, and felt awful Wednesday. I haven’t run since basically falling down in pain earlier this week. I have done a … Continue reading

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