Cruz Addict Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Hi guys, i am hoping someone can perhaps shed some light on something for me.some background:-i suffer from cramps, i always have, i have used every single thing i can find, i have tried tablets, drinks, magnesium, eno's, tums the works. several cheap and several very expensive cramp blockers and several different solutions suggested by retailers at the 94.7 expo, housewifes tails etc.cramp is just a way of life for me and so far the only thing that has ever helped is being way over prepared for a race with plenty of T.I.T.S( this is not always possible however) in fact more often than not is just not a priority for me.i seem to cramp in the cold, the hot, the dry, wet etc. i have accepted this and carry on trying new things with varying degrees of failure all round. this being my situation i am not looking for a solution but some educated reasoning behind what i found during the 94.7 this year.i was very under prepared, while i have been on the mtb most of the year my 30odd km rides are not however preparation for a ride such as the 94.7...i rode from home which added 10km to the start and 10km after so a very stupid 120odd km in the saddle for me was very tough.i started cramping as expected shortly after joining the highway at Woodmead and had a complete suffer fest up until i hit the zoo, i saw a guy handing out ice cold beer and free EPO( which was tequila) so i stopped in order to give my now badly suffering legs a rest and had a shot before continuing on. i did not immediately notice anything as my legs were still tight but after about 10km i noticed the cramps were gone!!!!!i am very confused but more than that absolutely elated as i seem to have found a solution( i did stop on homestead and have several more shots to confirm my suspicions though ). i do not know if its the alcohol or the tequila but for the rest of the race my legs did not cramp EVEN ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what i would like is to get some understanding as to what may have been the reason for this helping me,could it be that alcohol is a diuretic or something like that or perhaps some other physiological reason? i am not saying everyone should get pissed and ride but for me i have done some thinking and realized that every single time i have drunk(drank) while cycling i have not cramped. i dont mean getting all fall down pissed but on rides like critical mass etc a few beers are had along the way i have not cramped up. for me at least i will be carrying a few Tequila shot packs in my Camelback if i can find them or perhaps a little spray bottle with tequila in it to help as a solution to my cramping problem. thoughts?
DJR Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I've always enjoyed my Scotch......perhaps that's why I never cramp!?
wonduhboy Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 In all seriousness, I can believe this works.I'm similar in suffering from cramps, and I've seen research pointing that Apple cider vinegar works to stop/reduce cramps.So I can see that Tequila would do the same.
webcast Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 It's only considered drinking if followed by a lemon.
dillon Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 In all seriousness, I can believe this works.I'm similar in suffering from cramps, and I've seen research pointing that Apple cider vinegar works to stop/reduce cramps.So I can see that Tequila would do the same.Apple cider vinegar taste like tequila?
wonduhboy Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Apple cider vinegar taste like tequila? Well, they've both got that same repulsive after effect thing.I think mustard can also be used - so you get the thinking of the taste.
dillon Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 no no no, I have a friend in Mexico, she brings me REAL tequila nothing like the apple cider vinegar we get here. Trouble is I only have a 5l barrel at the moment, filling the camelbak might not be a good idea....
DJR Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 But is it allowed by WADA? Can you get a doctor to give you a TUE?
wonduhboy Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 here, read this: http://www.outsideonline.com/2026376/could-flex-pharma-be-final-cure-muscle-cramps
Cruz Addict Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 no no no, I have a friend in Mexico, she brings me REAL tequila nothing like the apple cider vinegar we get here. Trouble is I only have a 5l barrel at the moment, filling the camelbak might not be a good idea.... i beg to differ, it will be frikken great idea, you will not however give a rats ass if you finish, where you finish or even if you have a bike by the end of it
dillon Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 i beg to differ, it will be frikken great idea, you will not however give a rats ass if you finish, where you finish or even if you have a bike by the end of it Sipping tequila will bombing dome Hakahana's enduro lines, that should be fun
DJR Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 here, read this: http://www.outsideonline.com/2026376/could-flex-pharma-be-final-cure-muscle-crampsVery interesting, thanks for posting the link!
Piernas Flacas Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I recommend El Jimador. Authentic Mexican tequila and good value for money. Don Julio is very good as well but overpriced.
Cruz Addict Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Very interesting, thanks for posting the link! now this i find interesting, after reading this is seams the cramp is brought on by the nervous system not being able to send on a relax message, perhaps this is why the Tequila helped me?my thinking is alcohol causes a relaxed state( which is why when some people get really pissed they **** themselves) so in essence the Tequila in my case caused and allowed for the relaxed state and the assisted the muscles and nervous system to send on the relax message form my central nervous system.... hence no more cramp
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