Random Thoughts

Training for an IM is all about learning. Unfortunately,, some of the learning is the hard way,, by making mistakes. This week’s blunder was about electrolytes. Staying hydrated is one thing,, staying up on electrolytes is another. Today we rode 105 miles. It was a warm day. At about mile 97, I ran into a problem with muscle cramps. My thigh muscles turned rock hard and just locked up. There was not much I could do but try to let them relax. My food and water intake was good but I missed the mark on electrolytes. When I got home,, my jersey and shorts were covered in salt stains. Luckily, I was close to the car and did not have to deal with the pain very long.