s2/e21 Muscle Cramps (What We Do & Don't Know) with Coach Elisabeth

NASTY CRAMPSES! Why do they happen, and always at the worst time? Learn what we do and don't know about the cause of and risk factors for exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) in this episode with Coach Elisabeth, including... A history of the research on muscle cramps in the last 100 years The basics of muscle types & HOW your skeletal muscles work  The "electrolyte imbalance" theory of muscle cramping The "neuromotor" theory of muscle cramping Things you can do to help reduce your risk of muscles cramps and more! Visit runningexplained.co for Fall Training Groups, training plans, and 1:1 run coaching options! 🕶️🦩This episode is sponsored by GOODR SUNGLASSES! Get 15% off (my favorite) running sunglasses in the world & support the show using code RUNEXP at www.goodr.com! 🕶️