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Q+A: I got cramp at mile 20 of a marathon. Why?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
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, but the type of fluid you are taking in is critical – you need to use an isotonic drink. If the fluid doesn’t replace the electrolytes lost during prolonged exercise, the muscle loses its natural chemical balance, which can lead to cramps. Although immediate

Injury: When To Run, When To Stop
By Patrick Milroy on 05/06/2002 18:57:39
Most runners have grown out of the 'if it isn't hurting, it isn't working' mantra. But what's the difference between a routine twinge and a potentially disastrous injury?

to almost any injury. If the pain hasn’t disappeared the next day, don’t try to run on it. The only time it can be beneficial to run through pain is during rehabilitation when you may need to overcome a little initial stiffness to regain the muscle

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