I did about 2 and a half miles without fins. Did a hard fast half mile and got a bad hamstring cramp. I removed the fins and propped my leg up on the kayak. Problem was I was 3/4 mile from the boat. I rested and side stroked with my leg propped dragging the kayak. The cramp eased up and I swam on home without the fins. It's a lesson I learned from years and years in the water. Relax, don't panic, solve the problem and get home.
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Gah! Legs cramps are the worse! Glad you were able to get back to your kayak okay. Don't forget to take some potassium the next time you go out. I always get cramps in the water, but occasionally when I sleep, too. I have HBP so the medication I have does something to my sodium and potassium levels which causes the cramps. I either eat a banana after dinner, or take a potassium pill. :)
Natsu2
2012/06/23