How to Stop Cramping - ESR 16

Want more of information on trail and ultra running? Head to the Trail and Ultra Running Nutrition group on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trailultranutrition Thank you for listening! ----- Want to ask me a question about trail and ultra running? Go here: https://linktr.ee/will.c.frantz ----- This episode is all about cramping. We don't fully understand cramping, but there seem to be two primary causes. Here are 6 strategies to help manage and improve cramping. ----- Studies and Articles Mentioned Article on Discovery Magazine about how electrolytes "don't work": https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/what-do-electrolyte-supplements-really-do-for-athletes-not-a-whole-lot-study Magnesium: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22972143/ Long Muscle Cramping Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6901412/ Longer (I'd argue better) podcast on this topic: https://www.scienceofultra.com/podcasts/115 The guide mentioned in Question Corner: Meal Guide for Ultra Runners