For parents and coaches - signs of McArdle's

McArdle's is a rare muscle disease - early diagnosis can be hugely helpful and hence important for coaches who see many youngsters to be aware of the following:

A child who is keen, loves sport but simply fatigues much earlier than others and has to stop. Calves ache first, then thighs, chest tightens, arms become heavy. A short pause and then they are able to carry on. Likely performing better at the end of a long walk or exercise session than at the beginning, the next day stiffness also likely. For those that really overdo it cola coloured urine is the result, if this happens after exercise muscle breakdown is a potential cause. (I know I've been there!)

https://agsd.org.uk/all-about-gsd/gsd-variants/mcardle-disease-gsd5/gsd5-section1-tab2/ for more.

A good day for me fasted from yesterday evening had a 7km walk with the family and dogs and then a solo 50 minute session consolidating on yesterday's major gains 5.8 km today. Weight falling with my new one meal a day plan so good news all round.