Why Do Runners Get Cramps While Running?

Why Do Runners Get Cramps While Running

Runners get cramps while running because of an electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, shallow breathing, or muscle fatigue. Some types of cramps still have an unknown origin, but most of them are entirely avoidable. Some cramps, especially in long-distance runners, simply occur because the runner attempts to run beyond their physical capabilities (further or faster or both). … Read more