creatine slowing me down?

I have been cycling on and off creatine with some good weight gains, but I started running track about 5 weeks ago and my times are staying about the same while other runners I was claose to have been knocking down their times. Is it possible that creatine is causing me to retain too much water and preventing me from lowering my times? In years past when I have run track my times got better as the year went(without creatine), but I am stuck at the same time all season. Any help?

Maybe it's nothing to do with the creatine. How much cardio are you doing compared with the other guys??

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i wouldn't recommend taking creatine during track season, it can lead to hellacious cramps

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i wouldn't recommend taking creatine during track season, it can lead to hellacious cramps

Agreed 100%. Do NOT take creatine during track, football, or whatever season you are in. Take it during the off season. I was dumb enough to take it during the first week of two-a-days, man was that a huge mistake.

Yeah, i've tried training for a race while also lifting and taking creatine. Creatine definitely slows you down.