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I think caffeine also raises your core body temp. Those cramps sounds like me at beachy head lol. Where abouts was the cramps? for me the two races I did last year I had cramp in the hamstrings. I wasnt sure if it was the heat on the first race but getting it at beachy head again kind of confirmed to me it wasnt that. For me I think it was just weak hamstrings that only really showed up when running hard efforts for long periods like a race effort. After beachy, on reflection, there were a few sign that also showed up once I managed to get a few faster sessions in. My hamstring would be the first thing to tighten up and were the limiting factor.

@tomharvey-run

6 ай бұрын

It was mainly the hamstring, calf’s and even sole of feet over the uneven terrain. The worst I’ve ever had it, gutted at such a late stage of race. Getting over multiple stiles didn’t help. 🥲

@olivervarney2032

6 ай бұрын

​@@tomharvey-run God soles of the feet sounds awful lol. Have you had any issues in the other races since then? Going to the gym and strengthening has really helped me as I feel that im quite injury prone in general, constant battle though. Currently I have to do 1 hour of feet and ankle exercises before I go out running.

@tomharvey-run

6 ай бұрын

The only other time I’ve had cramping issues was in the Wendover Woods 50 that hat lots of elevation (and caffeine). Over last 6 months I’ve been inc regular home strength and conditioning and stretching. I feel this has helped massively esp for races like Beachy/winter downs 55 when going up and fast down hills to sustain pounding. Generally I have been lucky with no injuries in last two years. Looking for wood to touch..