pacing

Hexalon said:

I either start out too fast so that I cramp up during my morning run
or I start out too slow and get cramp up when I try to speed up. My
understanding of cramps is they are a build up of lactic acid. Which
is a waste product of your muscles.

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

Um dumbass? S-L-O-W D-O-W-N. Idiot.

Hexalon said:

I either start out too fast so that I cramp up during my morning run
or I start out too slow and get cramp up when I try to speed up. My

What would happen if you started "too slow" and didn't try to speed up ?

What is your criterion for deciding that you are going "too slow" anyway ?

Quoted message said:

understanding of cramps is they are a build up of lactic acid. Which
is a waste product of your muscles.

no, they have nothing to do with lactic acid

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

slow down, stretch before you run especially in the morning.

Cheers,
--
Elflord

Elflord said:

What would happen if you started "too slow" and didn't try to speed up ?

He wouldn't have to make stupid posts to newsgroups, that made him
look like an amaturish moron?

Quoted message said:

What is your criterion for deciding that you are going "too slow" anyway ?

His granny passed him using her walker.

Quoted message said:

no, they have nothing to do with lactic acid

Donnie you numnutz dumbass, once again you run afowl of the true
intent of a post. He is obviously talking about MUSCLE cramps, which
can be caused by a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

Do NOT listen to the below advice about stretching before a run. It is
well known that stretching cold muscles increases the risk of injury.
IMHO stretching at all causes injurys in many people.

Quoted message said:

slow down, stretch before you run especially in the morning.

This is obviously a joke, because Donniekins is not usually this ill-
informed.

Hexalon said:

I either start out too fast so that I cramp up during my morning run
or I start out too slow and get cramp up when I try to speed up. My
understanding of cramps is they are a build up of lactic acid. Which
is a waste product of your muscles.

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

Ditto Elflord's comments. Try the "right" pace / effort, which may
actually be slower than what you are running. You don't give any
details, which would help. Just stay at conversational effort. Cramps
can come from a number of problems, like electrolyte imbalances.

Dot

--
"The goal is training and adaptation, not destruction and injury."
- John Hardy
http://www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au/misc/training.shtml

Adjust your speed to a good comfort level.
Make sure you drink lots of water before your run.
Cheers!
April

Quoted message said:

I either start out too fast so that I cramp up during my morning run
or I start out too slow and get cramp up when I try to speed up. My
understanding of cramps is they are a build up of lactic acid. Which
is a waste product of your muscles.

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

Hexalon said:

I either start out too fast so that I cramp up during my morning run
or I start out too slow and get cramp up when I try to speed up. My
understanding of cramps is they are a build up of lactic acid. Which
is a waste product of your muscles.

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

I have a similar problem. I ran in both hs and College and even that
didn't teach me. But maybe you can learn better than me. Find a
running partner for equal fitness and pace together. It might help

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Elflord said:

What would happen if you started "too slow" and didn't try to speed up ?

He wouldn't have to make stupid posts to newsgroups, that made him
look like an amaturish moron?

Quoted message said:

What is your criterion for deciding that you are going "too slow" anyway ?

His granny passed him using her walker.

Quoted message said:

no, they have nothing to do with lactic acid

Donnie you numnutz dumbass, once again you run afowl of the true
intent of a post. He is obviously talking about MUSCLE cramps, which
can be caused by a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Does anyone have tips or suggestions on how to avoid this problem?

Do NOT listen to the below advice about stretching before a run. It is
well known that stretching cold muscles increases the risk of injury.
IMHO stretching at all causes injurys in many people.

Quoted message said:

slow down, stretch before you run especially in the morning.

This is obviously a joke, because Donniekins is not usually this ill-
informed.

Thank you for your reply.