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| # Posted 2007-06-04 09:51:13 | |
| Kona.Max: | Did a long, hard run today and forgot to take IBU. My habit has been to take a couple to take the edge off for runs longer than 2hrs. Fast pace, hard finish. Not even a hint of a cramp. Cramps have been an issue for me for some time, esp hamstrings. Even after, I stretched my quads by holding my foot back behind my glute -- a guaranteed cramp in the hamstring usually -- for a full minute with nothing.
Anyone else have this kind of experience? |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 16:24:32 | |
| Sswede: | I've heard that regular use of ibuprofen is not good because it prevents the body from adjusting to the phyisical demands of running (try searching RunnersWolrd.com for more details). My step-son, who runs high school track and xc, has greatly improved his running over the last several years. He swears by doing a warm-up, stretching, running, doing a cool down, stretching again, then taking an ice bath. He also stretches every evening before bed. He says this has helped reduce cramps and injuries as well as speeds up recovery. I have adopted the warm up and stretching techniques but find I may still need to stop and stretch on a long run. I'm too wimpy to take an ice bath. |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 17:06:35 | |
| ebuckley: | Any time I read of regular drug use to assist with workouts, I feel the hairs stand up on the back of my neck. Seems like you might be ignoring something your body is trying to tell you.
Combining NSAID's (of which ibuprofen is the most common) with long workouts is a dicey proposition, particularly if it's hot. NSAID's appear to interfere with your body's water regulation. That could lead to muscle cramps, but it could also lead to a lot of things more serious. |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 17:08:15 | |
| olympicdreamer: | i think that the ice baths are what helps the most...i think that it takes out somesort of chemical in the muscles that causes cramps...the stretching and warm-up/cool-down stuff helps ot alot also...but i think that icebaths are teh best |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 17:25:33 | |
| candyman: | taking ibuprofen with runs? high protein diet? Sounds like you are following all the latest useless fitness fads. Consistent hard training and a regular healthy diet will be far more effective in helping your training and racing. |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 18:10:45 | |
| Jagge: | http://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/article.jsp?content... |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 21:56:15 | |
| rwagnon: | On long runs, isn't potassium and sodium loss a big cause of muscle cramps? |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 22:09:33 | |
| danf: | There is a decent introductory article with references to primary literature on the effects of NSAIDS on muscle damage and athletic performance here |
| # Posted 2007-06-04 23:05:31 | |
| expresso: | Good article. It echos a lesson I learned from Ultimate teammate Steve (AP: SteveN) about 20 years ago at a Mars tournament in Pittsburgh. At the end of a long day, Steve would never take Ibs (or beers FTM) until he was completely rehydrated enough for a good p.... well, you know. Yes, my odd brain remembers weird stuff like this (and forgets important things) but at least it's kept my kidneys healthy all these years. |
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