By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. When it comes to belly cramps, cyclists are different from runners. The most common cause of belly camps in a cyclist is stool in the colon. In runners, it is a stretching of the ligaments from the diaphragm that holds up the liver. Fit athletes rarely suffer discomfort from small amounts of food in the stomach. Belly Pain in Cyclists Did you know that … [Read more...] about What Causes Belly Cramps in Cyclists vs. Runners
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Olympics Road Races; Question of the Week Update
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher While they were undeniably compelling to watch, the men's and women's Olympic road races last weekend were also horror shows, in a way. The carnage from crashes on the treacherous technical descent of the Vista Chinesa included on the men's side: Italian (Giro d'Italia champ) Vincenzo Nibali fractured his collarbone, requiring … [Read more...] about Olympics Road Races; Question of the Week Update