KG: This is a common problem for me -- ICE helps right after exercising, ibuprofen, and stretching after warming up. Always stretch after running and lots of fluids. I fight this a lot and it can be so frustrating... I always take a couple days off running when it gets bad. GOOD LUCK! They can hurt SO bad! The other thing I've learned is that when I feel it starting to tighten while running, I walk. Otherwise, it is really bad when I'm done, or stops me dead in my tracks when I am a ways from home!

Also, I'm sure I read something here about cramping a while back and things to do to avoid it -- ie, hydration, electrolytes, etc.

Here's one: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...eferrerid=4859