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First things first: I WILL NOT ASK QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO AN INJURY OR SORE AREA ON YOUR BODY, please seek medical advice from a doctor, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or chiropractor. I can answer questions specifically for mile to 5K distances, preferably in regards to HS and recreational runners, since I coach JH/HS age athletes, and train recreationally-based runners (those who simply run for the enjoyment of it, not super-competitive). I am also an expert in doing training with the assistance of a GPS speed & distance monitor, in tracking speeds, paces, and distances for measurements in intensity & volume of your workouts precisely. My main running site is http://endure.speeddialcoach.com
Running coach 2001-2002, 2005-Present. Sports performance trainer since 2000 (CSCS)
NSCA, NESTA, Knights of Columbus
Published in NSCA Strength & Conditioning Journal, April 2005 issue, on the topic of GPS speed/distance monitoring in outdoor athletes.
BS Exercise Science, NSCA-CSCS cert. Both since 2000
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You have a lot of concerns here, and I should say at first that don't be worrying about a marathon right now. Some people just aren't cut out for marathon training distances, just as some folks aren't
Hi Brian, I am not a marathon training expert, moreso a shorter-distance kind of guy for 5K & less. However, with what you are describing, I do not fully know the reasoning behind your cramping. Experts
It could be mainly due to a hydration issue that's causing such a thing to occur. I haven't really read anything on this, other than it being called 'cotton mouth', and what most people have said on cotton
My suggestion is to try some interval training, instead of the traditional "slow & steady" method of increasing endurance. Interval training methods can help your body develop higher levels of endurance

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