Extreme Leg Cramps???

Megan
This morning I woke up with my muscles tighting in my calf to the point where I was reduced to tears from the pain. It has happened before but only in my right calf and usually only after I exercise relentlessly. This time however I haven't been doing anything extravagant just waking across campus to get to my classes. Can anyone tell me why this happens and how to prevent it.