The REAL Reason You Are Cramping During the Marathon (and it’s not because of dehydration)

[@jarodjones743]

Thank you so much. This is by far the best explanation. I ran my 25k today in less than 2 hours and felt i had so much more in the tank but my calves kept cramping. I will try these exercises. Thank you.

[@evanchow5346]

Thank you. Coming here after countless cramping in a 25km trail race…this makes so much sense!

[@theworldisyours2241]

Finally, somebody nailed it ...

[@irontripie]

Finally an answer!!! I have been having this problem this whole year and nobody has been able to give me an answer. Have been doing tris for 19 years and after a sabatical because of the pandemic and becoming a father this new cramping superpower was gifted to me this 2024. Will try your strength training this whole month since I have another Triathlon at the end of the month. Will come back with feedback on how it went.

[@Monaleenian]

How did it go?

[@insane-xxx]

@@Monaleenian he probably won't gain much strength in a month, considering that he has to taper as well.

[@lloydstephenyuro5533]

best explanation so far, will definitely work on this

[@cleiton_fuhr]

This is gold! You nailed how the body position deteriorates throughout a marathon. I feel like you’ve done this video specifically for myself 😂. Will keep an eye on the posture specifically on my long runs.

[@plion3]

So much information. Thank you

[@sbhtennis]

I think this is very right on. I’ve done ultras without any cramps but when I do road races of half marathon or marathon length but at a much faster pace I have gotten calf cramps . So for me I assume my muscles fatigue at faster paces and thus the cramps. Plus this is a recent phenomena since I turned 60 yo,so presumably aging and muscle strength loss have contributed to cramping ….another reason for strength training

[@tshidisonage]

Brilliant video. Definitely subscribing

[@maloxi1472]

6:36 I didn't understand that part. When you say "after your hard days", do you mean on our recovery/easy days or later in the day after a hard session, so that our easy days can stay free of excessive stimuli ?

[@runnersconnect]

Yes, after your harder training sessions like tempos, speed workouts, etc. You want to keep your easy days easy and focused on recovery

[@mad4tri]

This makes a lot of sense!

[@PKSiAMiAM]

I've just started playing squash again after many years of pretty minimal exercise. Part way through playing a game that actually took little running as a focused on my movement. Squash requires lunges for optimal movement. What would be recommended to help build up so I can stop the cramping.

[@sbhtennis]

Genius explanation

[@runnersconnect]

Glad it was helpful!

[@noobynoob6856]

My left bottom ab fr keeps cramping for no reason after just 30 seconds

[@JeremyChevallier]

Very helpful thank you. Time to say goodbye forever to calf cramps at the end of my soccer games

[@alexmoliere570]

Funny, I had both. Hamstring and quads were cramping, good times

[@Robzabest25]

ok i didn't evne warm up for my race makes sense

[@q3playing]

Does deadlift train hip extension?

[@GreyJedi17]

Yes. I realise when I remind myself to use the glutes ... the calves will not threaten to cramp

[@zackbelcher3896]

I cramp in hamstring every time. What area is deteriorating that would cause hamstring to take up the slack?

[@runnersconnect]

Most likely the glutes. If you're glutes aren't strong enough, then your hamstring takes over.

[@richardfrancisburton6833]

I hiked before a marathon - voila, cramps in the last half

[@danielstudent3219]

I don't have leg cramps but I get rib cramps

[@rof8200]

Run more to strength the muscles

[@si.babiganas]

Channels with “only” ten thousads subscribers always explain the truth. A

[@oscarmartinez2538]

I hydrate properly and drink electrolytes and still get leg cramps .

[@befell.4097]

I often have muscle cramps while swimming. Is it okay to just keep going? I feel the pain but I can go through it 'cause I have very low pain rate (idk how it's called). I stop when it's really bad but for the most part I can go through it.

[@matthewaislabie7354]

Repair the muscle properly with protein.