Have you suffered from painful leg cramps near the end of a marathon?

What causes leg cramping and more importantly, how can you prevent this from ever happening again?

And if you think the answer has something to do with electrolytes, think again.

Let’s find out.

You’ll learn:

Why dehydration isn’t the real culprit
How training mistakes can make you more cramp-prone
I’ll equip you with an action plan that you can start today to cramp-proof your legs, so you can crush your next race, cramp-free.

Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition.

If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books or request a copy from your local library.

Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less.

LINKS:

If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link.

For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/theplantedrunner

LIQUID IV:

Just one stick of LIquid IV + 16 oz. of water hydrates better than water alone. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code PLANTED at checkout.

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Music Credits:

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