Joel Morrissette
I'll second both of those. Tried Sport Legs out of curiosity with a heavy
dose of skepticism. After several uses in early season where I was cramping
frequently, I'm sold. Ditto on Hammer products, though I'm a big Accelerade
fan. It's the only sport drink I've found that doesn't make the stomach
turn during a hard ride. Quite the opposite.
-Joel
2008/6/3 Ron and Dorothy Strasser :
> Brian... I use "sport legs". Have you tried them? The fluid in my
> bottle is Hammer Heed as well. Pretty much have had no problems with the
> exception of the Spring Thaw last year, but that was the cold temp I
> believe. He has good info too.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Kevin
> *To:* Brian Johnson
> *Cc:* obra@list.obra.org
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:04 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [OBRA Chat] Magnesium to fight cramps?
>
> From my research for several social bike groups I belong to it seems
> that potassium is the most likely thing your body needs if you are
> experiencing cramps. There are many websites listing causes and cures, just
> google "leg cramps +potassium". That being said, it's a lot like getting
> rid of moss in the lawn, no one thing is a sure cure. Cramps are the
> muscle's way of telling you that they aren't getting what they need. It
> might be that your body doesn't have a supply of the element the muscles
> need, or it might be that there is just not a good conduit for transporting
> it. Be sure you drink enough fluids, be sure to take supplemental
> electrolytes either as part of your drink or as part of your solid food
> intake, especially on hot days or high output endeavors.(magnesium is one of
> the elements included in "electrolytes") and when given a choice of
> snacks/food, choose ones high in potassium. Cantaloupe, honeydew melon,
> banana's and a host of other foods (see Google) commonly found at supported
> rides are high in potassium.
>
> Best of luck,
> Kevin
>
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> --- On *Tue, 6/3/08, Brian Johnson * wrote:
>
> From: Brian Johnson
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] Magnesium to fight cramps?
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 11:21 AM
>
> Hey all,
>
> Anyone out there have any experience using magnesium suppliments to
> fight leg cramps? My super-salty "cramp buster" Shot Bloks met their
>
> match at the Firecracker.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian J.
>
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