Keeping leg cramps at bay during an adventure race can be the difference between a fun race and a not so fun race, or possibly even the difference between winning or losing.
So how do you keep cramps away? A few steps to take:
- Train for the Race – If you don’t train properly then you’re not going to be ready for the grind that adventure races can be.
- Drink, Drink, Drink – You need to replenish your fluids constantly during a race. Drink frequently and deliberately. Its easy to forget to drink when you’re caught up in a race.
- Stretch – Make sure you’re loose at the start line and stretch during the race if you feel your self tightening up.
- Replenish Electrolytes – Massively increase your odds of avoiding cramps by keeping electrolytes high in your body. Gatorade will help some, but electrolyte capsules such as Hammer Endurolytes will do 10x better for you.
Happy racing & keep those cramps away!
