I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard. I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least as hard.
These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.
What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?
Originally posted by Michael I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard. I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least as hard.
These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.
What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?
TIA, Michael
I'm no doctor but it sounnds to me like you could use some Midol!!
for a nine mile ride I'd suggest increasing water only and being a bit patient - maybe ease off a little.
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I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard. I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least as hard.
These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.
What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?
I get stomach cramps all the time. Probably from drinking too much liquid at one time because I get so thirsty on hot days. Drink liquids at 5 minute intervals instead of a huge amount at 15 minute intervals.
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I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard. I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least as hard.
These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.
What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?
Originally posted by Michael I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard. I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least as hard.
These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.
What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?
TIA, Michael
Michael
I had the same problem and a friend suggested using a product called Cvtomax. It is a powder that you mix with water and is high in potassium and sodium (if you have a history of high blood pressure don't touch this stuff). It is available at Performance Bicycle on the Internet and also at GNC health food stores. It comes in a lemon-lime or fruit punch flavors. Don't over hydrate yourself before you ride. You should use about one bottle for every hour you ride and don't wait until you are thirsty. Take a drink about every 5-10 minutes while riding.
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I've recently started getting cramps toward the end of my 9 mile commute home, on hot days (at least 90*) when I'm really working hard. I've been doing this commute for 8 years and have never had cramps before, even when the weather's hotter and I've been working at least as hard.
These are abdominal cramps, not muscle (leg) cramps - on the front right right side of my body, or on the right side of my body, at about belly-button level, about 25 minutes into the ride.
What do cramps indicate - too little water? too little salt? too little potassium? too little titanium on my bike?
I'm going to guess that you haven't excersized much in a while and that you're getting pain from the diaghram and/or accessory muscles of breathing including but not limited to internal and external obliques and intercostal mm's. Keep at it.
