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Replenishing fluids lost to sweat is the primary concern during an athletic event. Drink 3 to 6 ounces of water or dilute sports drink every 10 to 20 minutes throughout competition. To avoid running out of carbohydrates for energy, some endurance athletes like long-distance runners, swimmers and bicyclists load their muscles with glycogen by eating extra carbohydrates in combination with doing depletion exercises several days before an event: First exercise to exhaustion.

Stretch your hips, thighs and knees. Adjust your bike seat so your legs are only slightly bent. Lower the grade on the treadmill. Inspect your running shoes: If you see excessive wear on only one side, ask a physical therapist or an orthopedist if you need orthotics (shoe inserts). Hamstring strain symptoms are a serious pain in the back of your thigh when you run or walk.

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