It’s been about a week that I have not gone for jogging due to a muscular cramp in my left foot. I have not even been able to walk because of it. 
Do you guys get such cramps? How to prevent them? More importantly, what do you do to make them go away?
I use to jog daily. But I am thinking I should take one day rest to avoid making such cramps worse.
Help needed, please.
Re: Muscle cramps due to jogging
Perhaps you are not stretching enough?
Another tip would be to increase your water intake.
How much water are you currently consuming?
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i usually take 4 or 5 days off after the cramps, it used to happen a lot in the start but now it's been 7 months since iv'e been doing it so it doesn't happen anymore....last time it happened when i took a 4 hr long walk 2 months ago.
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Water intake is not too bad, I think. But not stretching could be the reason. 
Thanks.
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i usually take 4 or 5 days off after the cramps,
Do they go away on their own, or do you do anything special?
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How much water are you consuming tho?
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and I think you have your answer really. Stretch before and after!
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Do they go away on their own, or do you do anything special?
yeah they do go away within a week or so but massage with olive or tea tree oil mixed with almond oil can help relaxing the muscles,
Re: Muscle cramps due to jogging
hopefully you stretch before and after jogging…stretching is a good way to relieve cramps
check this link on ehow
http://www.ehow.com/how_5034693_prevent-foot-cramps.html
Re: Muscle cramps due to jogging
Two reasons: Lack of circulation, which can be corrected by adequate stretching, rotating of the calf and massaging the areas around the hip joint, at the back of the knee and at the ball of the foot that carry large conduits for peripheral circulation. Also, get yourself checked for arteriosclerosis.
A lack of essential vitamins and minerals: especially low potassium. Eat lotsa bananas, and see how you feel.
Re: Muscle cramps due to jogging
i recommend you take a few days off, perhaps a week.
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What kind of shoes are you wearing?
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Stretching before running is a HUGE misconception! Do NOT stretch before running! If you really want to warm up and prevent cramps, walk, or jog lightly for 10-15 minutes. Then you can stretch or just sprint if you want. I was also surprised when my personal trainer told me not to ever stretch before running. This must be done AFTER your runup (dont wait too long or you will risk injury). Also avoid ballistic stretching, infact look it up over the internet, as to the techniques of doing it properly and take printouts to the gym. Eventually you'll get used to it and memorize the technique, you wont need to carry them with you. There is also a 'cage' in various gyms/athletic center where you can stretch different sets of muscles very conveniently.
If you're regular, do it daily you will eventually get to a point where you wont get muscle cramps.
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aaaa .... what's a cramp?