What causes exercise-associated muscle cramps?
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In my Alpine neck of the woods, tis that traditionally jolly time of year when Krampus comes to town to scare the naughty kids. But, in modern times, Krampus also haunts the festive races and takes down any ill-prepared athletes in his way. In this first instalment of a two-part series, I will visit the phenomenon of sudden involuntary muscle contractions — exercise-associated muscle cramps — aka a runner’s nightmare.
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