Re: Conditioning Human Body for Endurance Rides

["Suzanne Griffin Barnes" <enduroqn@willapabay.org>]

Sherie,
Here is my advice from experience and a personal trainer point of view.  1st
of all: RIDE. 2nd: STRETCH; the muscles will be much happier and less apt to
cramp if they have (strength, that comes later) but also elasticity.  3rd:
Walking helps to break the isometric cycle up and help the cramping. 4th:
You might want to check your posting.  Going on your toes will give you sore
gastrocs/calf muscles. 5th:  Don't drink highly concentrated
drinks....DILUTE them 3-1 if not more with water.  6th:  RIDE!
Have fun,
susie
-----Original Message-----
From: guest@endurance.net <guest@endurance.net>
To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Date: Monday, June 14, 1999 8:18 AM
Subject: RC: Conditioning Human Body for Endurance Rides


Sherie Taylor taylor@networksplus.net
I just completed my 1st endurance ride yesterday (30 miles).  My calf and
stomach muscles kept cramping up during the ride and are extremely sore
today.  Does anyone have suggestions on how to condition my body for
endurance riding?  I don't like to run.  Does weight training strengthen
these muscles used during an endurance ride?  Does walking provide any
benefit?


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