Each week, I ask a question about a common running science myth. Answer correctly and you'll be entered into the weekly raffle.
When you look at runners who cramp vs runners who don’t during the same race, the biggest predictor of cramping is what?
Tap your answer to lock it in.
A. Blood sodium level (the classic “salt loss” explanation) 🧂💧
B. Total dehydration (percentage of bodyweight lost) ⚖️💦
C. Running faster than your recent training pace — muscles going past what they’re prepared for 🏃💥
D. A quad-to-hamstring strength imbalance 💪⚖️
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