adrenaline dump?

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  1. mullinsd249

    mullinsd249 Member

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    Mar 3, 2018
    We had some decent waves today in NC, and I think I was so hyped that it caused me to cramp up and fatigue within 30 seconds of being in the water (not joking hahaha) Has that ever happened to anyone here before? I had a good breakfast, plenty of water beforehand, and I am in decent to good shape. My lats and tris started cramping within the first few paddles I took... it mostly cleared up after I settled down, but I could feel the tension and fatigue throughout the session.
     
  2. LBCrew

    LBCrew Well-Known Member

    Aug 12, 2009
    My guess is that hype had little to do with it. Probably diet.
     
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  3. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
    Guesses here:
    Stress reaction.
    Body's initial reaction to cold water.
    Did you do any strenuous upper body exercises or weight work the day before?
    Drinking too much alcohol the night before.
     
  4. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    Electrolyte deficiency perhaps.
     
  5. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    When was the last time you surfed? If it’s been a while that’s probably why.
     
  6. camerino

    camerino Active Member

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    Apr 17, 2012
    I agree with the previous answers - probably diet (too much sodium, high-fat foods) or dehydration (not enough water over time)

    I've never felt cramped post-adrenaline dump. I usually feel exhausted and fatigued like I've been paddling for 3 hours straight.
     
  7. northendcanyon

    northendcanyon Well-Known Member

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    Mar 21, 2013
    Huh?

    Also, Sodium is the most important electrolyte. Potassium is the other one. Not enough salt will lead to an inability to hold onto water, excessive urination, and dehydration. Not enough Potassium will lead to cramping and an inability for your muscles to contract effectively. Calcium is also very important in muscle contractions, however, odds are you can strip some off your bones if you need it that bad.

    But yeah, eat better and stay in shape. Surfing is the best all body workout you can get IMO, oh wait I mean bodyboarding. But surfing is pretty good too.
     
  8. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    Sounds like dehydration to me. It's the water that you drink the day before that counts.
     
  9. mullinsd249

    mullinsd249 Member

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    Mar 3, 2018
    wasn't alcohol... I quit last july. I did a 10 mile run the day before, and it left me feeling a little more tired than usual because of the heat, so that may have had something to do with it. I felt pretty good until I started paddling, though. Idk. It may have been stress/anxiety. Waves were a little larger than I am used to surfing, so I was pretty excited/nervous to paddle out.
     
  10. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    I think you are pregnant.....
     
  11. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    OK. We need more info here. Prease answer the following questions:

    How much can you bench? single rep max
    Have you ever been towed into a wave?
    Is your leash string properly tied?
    Have you ever dropped in on someone in Cocoa beach?
     
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  12. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    He has lats and tricep AIDS.
     
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  13. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    Listen to this man, Mullins. He is our leading scientist on all medial advise issues.

    Thank you for your input Dr. Dawnpatrol321 Phd M.D.
     
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  14. La_Piedra

    La_Piedra Well-Known Member

    Oct 9, 2017
    Stop running 10 miles
     
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  15. NJsurfer30

    NJsurfer30 Well-Known Member

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    Dec 28, 2016
    Yeah, this. Or don't, if that's your thing, but my thinking is this is probably a big part of the issue... body was still dehydrated and electrolytes depleted from the run.

    Also, you definitely have lats and tricep AIDS, probably get that checked out sooner rather than later.
     
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  16. camerino

    camerino Active Member

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    Apr 17, 2012
    Correct, but too much sodium es no bueno and can make you feel horrible.
     
  17. headhigh

    headhigh Well-Known Member

    Jul 17, 2009
    Every time I see this thread title I think of dropping a deuce so extreme that I get an adrenaline jolt....
     
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  18. La_Piedra

    La_Piedra Well-Known Member

    Oct 9, 2017
    Dumbest thread I've ever read
     
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  19. Merx

    Merx Well-Known Member

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    Apr 4, 2018
    Your physician can write an order for a chemistry panel and CBC, to start with. Additional lab work may be requested after that. In the interim, stretches in a whirlpool could prove beneficial.
     
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  20. mullinsd249

    mullinsd249 Member

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    Mar 3, 2018
    lmao. uhhhhh.
    I am assuming you are just messing around, but I will go ahead and answer these lol.
    Haven't benched in years. Probably like 190 right now
    I've never been towed into a wave. I've never been on any waves above 6-8 ish ft.
    I have no idea if my leash is tied properly.
    Never surfed in Florida before :(
     
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