What should I be trying to get back in my body to overcome the cramps and fatigue from a harescramble to get ready for the next one.
Plenty of water? Any particular foods?
day after harescramble fitness
Started by zwr250f, Nov 30 2009 08:25 AM
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Posted 30 November 2009 - 08:25 AM
What should I be trying to get back in my body to overcome the cramps and fatigue from a harescramble to get ready for the next one.
Plenty of water? Any particular foods?
Posted 30 November 2009 - 09:25 AM
I would think you need some protein for muscle rebuilding. Hydrate like you said. I used to do light exercise like some light stationary bike or brisk walk and stretching on the real sore parts.
Posted 30 November 2009 - 11:17 AM
Try reading this. It should answer a few of your questions...
www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/fuelinghandbook.pdf
www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/fuelinghandbook.pdf
Posted 30 November 2009 - 11:37 AM
602 said:
Try reading this. It should answer a few of your questions...
www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/fuelinghandbook.pdf
www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/fuelinghandbook.pdf
oh wow!! excellent find...thanks!
Posted 30 November 2009 - 11:43 AM
If you have cramps the day after, maybe you should get in better shape.
After racing bicycles, skis and now dirtbikes for many many years, i find i only get tired and sore if i'm in crappy shape or if i drink a bunch after a race. My simple strategy:
1. hydrate during and immediately after the event. Make sure to get some complex carbs into your body as soon as possible after you finish.
2. don't overeat. eating too much slows recovery and makes you lethargic.
3. don't overdrink. a beer or two is not a big deal, but if you have 10, expect your recovery to take a few extra days.
4. consider stretching at doing light exercise just to warm up your muscles and promote circulation the day after an event.
The only time i really worry about that stuff anymore is at a 2-day event like idaho city where i'm on the bike riding hard for 6 hours each day. I limit my alcohol intake severely, eat small amounts often, stretch, rest, and always seem to ride faster and place higher on the 2nd day.
After racing bicycles, skis and now dirtbikes for many many years, i find i only get tired and sore if i'm in crappy shape or if i drink a bunch after a race. My simple strategy:
1. hydrate during and immediately after the event. Make sure to get some complex carbs into your body as soon as possible after you finish.
2. don't overeat. eating too much slows recovery and makes you lethargic.
3. don't overdrink. a beer or two is not a big deal, but if you have 10, expect your recovery to take a few extra days.
4. consider stretching at doing light exercise just to warm up your muscles and promote circulation the day after an event.
The only time i really worry about that stuff anymore is at a 2-day event like idaho city where i'm on the bike riding hard for 6 hours each day. I limit my alcohol intake severely, eat small amounts often, stretch, rest, and always seem to ride faster and place higher on the 2nd day.
Posted 30 November 2009 - 12:20 PM
No cramps the 2nd day, only sore from the cramps I experienced during the rac
Posted 30 November 2009 - 02:17 PM
zwr250f said:
No cramps the 2nd day, only sore from the cramps I experienced during the rac
getting cramps during a race is not normal for a trained athlete. in my experience, the most likely reason is lack of fitness or poor hydration or nutrition, but there are other possibilities as well.
