Odd cramping problem while running

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jimaug87

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I am an avid runner, but I don't run races or run extrenly long distances. My main area of focus when it comes to fitness is I'm trying to gain muscle mass. I just run my 2.3 mile loop around the neighborhood to cut the fat and stay in shape.

Four days ago I ran my 2.3 hilly miles in my best time yet, just over 15 minutes. I was pleased to see how much time I have dropped since the last time I timed myself on the run.

Today I was not timing myself, but I figure it to have been over 25 minutes after adding the track times of the songs I listened to. The reason being, I was cramping the entire time, just above my left hip.

I suffer from allergies, but I was much clearer today then I was 4 days ago. That was another reason I was so pleased with my time. The temperature and humidity is comparable to that of 4 days ago. I am always aware of my pace and breathing, and those should have been almost identical to that of 4 days ago. However, today I cramped up really bad.

Any ideas to why today's run was so drastically different will be very helpful, because I am not happy that I struggled to finish my run today.
 
Could be a coople of reasons
(a) Hydration - you may have been dehydrated or drank too much too close to the run
(b) could have been something you ate earlier that day or the day before.
(c) if it is a hip muscle cramp it could be your shoes wearing out.
(d) if you are a woman it could have something to do with the time of your cycle.

If you feel like you are doing everything right keep a diary of your lifestyle (sleep, food & water comsumption, period of your cycle, stress) day to day and if this cramping is something that happens time and again, you will probably be able to find the culprit.
 
i was just suggest by a friend it could have been what I ate. I ate a large meal 4 hours before the run when I cramped, but I'm not sure what I had eaten prior the day I made the quick time.

The shoes are a non-issue, and I am male. Actually, I'm loking into new shoes because of shin splints, but that's another issue.
 
wow glad to hear im not the only one, i cant really help you, but i just had the same problem yesterday and today. I run a 1.8 mile loop around my neighborhood and yesterday i got a cramp just above my left hip(fells like its right on the bone) and then today the same thing, i couldnt even finish today.. Should i take a few days off, or just try to find a new pair of shoes? Thanks
 
When you say "above left hip" are you talking about the front, side, or back. Hip is a little general and which side you are cramping on makes a big difference. Depending on where exactly it is you are cramping, some exercises/stretches might help as well.
 
Did you do much exercise the day before your last run?

Cramp is usually caused either by muscular fatigue or low levels of sodium or potassium. Your muscles were probably either still recovering from previous activity or you became a little dehydrated
 
i feel the pain right on the side of my left side. its like its right on the hip bone. i did drink a lot of water so i dont know if i was all that dehydrated
 
I sometimes get a pain in my left hip too when I'm running...sometimes to the side, sometimes the front. I just figured cause I'm out of shape or something? But it really ruins the workout and I normally just have to slow it down to a fast paced walk.
 
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