Why has it been so hard for me to run lately? im getting horrible leg cramps! easy 10 pts! help?

Question

so im used to running 4 miles daily. and for 5 days this week i havent been able to run on my own because ive had 12 hr practices.

so i started saturday again and it was soo hard for me. i couldnt do past 2.5 miles before i was really really dying. i was sore and tired and i got side cramps.

and today i tried again and i could do 2 miles straight. then i had to break up the last mile. i got intense leg cramps. and its been 2 hrs since i ran and i still have them in my legs. its in my calves and the back of my thigh.

what is going on?

im eating well 1200-1500 calories a day and its all really healthy.

im 17, 5'5'', and 116 lbs.

please help!!

thanks (:

Answer 1

you could have osgood schlatter's. I thought i had it when i started up running hard core. It's a pain below your kneecaps... and trust me: it hurts! If that's where it hurts, try RICE.

R: Rest

I: Ice

C: Compression (wrapping)

E: Elevation

hope it helped!

Answer 2

well your body changes

Answer 3

The best thing to do is stretch for a good half hour before and after you run. Altough you probably already knew that... I also a half hour b4 i run to myself energy and time to allow my food to digest. I hope this helps you out...

Answer 4

make sure to stretch. It is very important to stretch.