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The Mystery of Muscle Cramping with Jeff Sankoff (Re-Run: Oct 2020)

The Run Smarter Podcast

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Navigating Muscle Cramping and Hydration

This chapter explores the complexities of muscle cramping, questioning common remedies and highlighting the role of hydration and salt intake in athletic performance. It emphasizes the risks of hyponatremia during endurance events, particularly in hot weather, and discusses how to balance sodium and water consumption. The conversation encourages individualized strategies for managing cramps and reassures athletes that these challenges, while serious, are manageable.

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