Muscle cramps are frustrating, unpredictable, and often misunderstood. In this episode, Dina and Bob unpack three key contributors to muscle cramping, going beyond the usual “hydration and electrolytes” explanation. They share real-life athlete examples, explore the role of neuromuscular fatigue, and explain how terrain-specific training (or lack of it) can set athletes up for mid-race cramping. Whether you're a salty sweater, an over-reliant supplementer, or just confused by conflicting advice, this episode brings clarity to a common issue.

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