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Cramp
Our actions & our advice

The cramp
linked to
the effort
Seems to be
a syndrome…

La mort subite du sportif, Ultra sports science, ultra-endurance, fondation

There are some people prone to cramps others not. icone ultra-endurance santé

Cramps or "almost cramps" are common in long trail running races and mainly concerns very active muscles. There are 2 main theories: muscle fatigue or hyperexcitability of nerve endings with a electric imbalance.

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Follow our advice sheet: salt, water, magnesium ... are false information and can even be life threatening.

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Your supply stands must be adapted and the advice disseminated before the race.

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