Literal Pain in the Literary Ass

Any other runners ever get a butt cramp? Last two runs at mile 2, center of my right butt muscle cramps up and though I try to walk it off, it never goes away entirely while I’m running. No back pain, and I’m stretching it, but any other ideas?

Because it sucks.

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  1. garethlynch said: could be weak glutes (relative to other muscles). Do some single leg squats, side leg raises & kick backs. REALLY stretch it every day (find a stretch that work for you - only 2 work for my fat ass) and try a foam roller!
  2. virtuosaywhat said: Make sure you’re staying hydrated and getting enough potassium. Bananas are the go-to there. Check a running blog and see if there are any suggestions to help avoiding cramps.
  3. rivulet said: maybe you’re not running with proper form? although i’d imagine that would stress your knee more than your butt… hm, perhaps take it easy with a jog for a while, so your right butt/glute has the time to adjust to the shock of hitting the ground?
  4. zaedilux said: i feel your pain bcos butt cramps are the fucking worst!
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