Hey. Ultra endurance athlete checking in to give you some help.

There are 4 main electrolytes which will prevent cramping:
1. potassium
2. sodium
3. magnesium
4. calcium

When I get into long distance training and racing (I've completed 2 Ironman triathlons) I have to make sure to take a daily magnesium supplement.

Also-in training and racing I take electrolyte pills...aka...salt pills. It's mainly sodium, but it has some pot. and mag. too. Salt stick caplets is the brand I use...

Also, like everyone else said...stay HYDRATED! But...be careful...you don't want too much water and not enough electrolytes in your system...that's hyponatremia (I've gotten it a few times). That's really dangerous...

Was Charlie wearing her HELMET?!?

Auntie Val ALWAYS has my thoughts and prayers!

You might wanna try kickrunners.com coolrunning.com was bought out by active.com around Christmas...and the transition was such a MESS that most people left...kick has the c25k program there. Crap...If I can do a 5k, anyone can. It's all about putting the training in and have teh mind-set to "make it happen!"

Auntie Val...I hope this works out for you!!!! I know how much you've been struggling. You have all my prayers and well-wishes! -Sherry

Heya Kathy...I got your last message. ANd YES...I tried changing my avatar a few weeks/month ago, but I couldn't get it "to go." Anyhoo-I'm in the latest issue of OH Magazine...for exercise stoof. I need to change my profile. I'm having issues :(

I met my hubby on an airplane.

CHAD IS A ROCKSTAR! Since you're volunteering...PERFECT time to sign up for next year's race! You don't have to pay the ridiculous fee until the end of Nov. I'm HOPING to be there. My coach is racing as well as many friends. I'm guessing I won't be able to go b/c it's peak. I'm racing IMAZ in November... Also-IMLP in July....and Gulf Coast Tri (half iron) this may. GREAT RACE! If you ARE gonna sign up for IMFL, do GCT...almost the SAME course!  If I can do an IM...anyone can. My first was a sprint in oct/06...2nd was GCT half in May 07...did 2 sprint relays and IMFL this past november! YAY!!!!!!!! Another TRIATHLETE!

From couch potato to Ironman triathlete.... I got some call-on MSNBC too...but why bother when you can click here: http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/diet.fitness/archive/

I've been super busy...I need to update my profile...

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Ok...so. CNN interviewed me last week...it runs this weekend...here is what I got in an email...

 

Yep, it’ll be Friday on American Morning (regular CNN, around 830am), and on Headline News’ Morning Express around the same time (I think), and then of course on House Call sat and sun between 830 and 9a

Ran 8.3 miles...10:03 minute/mile average. Supposed to lift weights and hop on my bike for an hour...hope one of those 2 happen...