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39% of distance runners experience a muscle cramp during a race... the other 61% either just started running or haven't run a lot of races. But seriously, what causes muscle cramps? I have heard this question come up on many runs, and Kevin Miller has the answer! Although many might blame dehydration or an electrolyte imbalance, exhaustion is usually the problem. If you experience a muscle spasm that doesn't disappear in a fewish strides, stop and stretch. However, preventing them would be best, so try adding plyometrics to your routine. Oh, and drink pickle juice during the race!