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Don’t “Drink” the Air- A Look at Aerophagia and Running
Aerophagia, or swallowing air, typically occurs throughout the course of performing normal, everyday activities such as: eating, exercising, talking, etc. But recently, I was contemplating how something as simple as swallowing air might inhibit an athlete’s performance while running. According to the Mayo Clinic, bloating, burping and passing gas are normal reactions to a) swallowing airContinue reading “Don’t “Drink” the Air- A Look at Aerophagia and Running”
5 Gross Habits That Runners Share
Whenever I think back to all of the sports that I have watched, participated in or been subjected to, I can’t help but think about all of the nasty, disgusting habits that some people have. For instance, when I was playing in a soccer game a few weeks ago, one of the other girls stoppedContinue reading “5 Gross Habits That Runners Share”
I Ran Anyway
The next time the weather report says that it is 75 degrees outside, I will definitely be sure to look more closely at the details. As soon as I saw that the temperature outside was reasonably cool, I quickly got dressed and headed out the door to go for a run at Umstead Park. However, whatContinue reading “I Ran Anyway”
Spontaneous Combustion Run
90 degrees. That’s how hot it was at 8:45 this morning as I stood with one foot inside of my apartment and the other on the landing, debating whether or not going for a run outside was such a good idea. Screw it. Running is a fickle occupation. If you’re looking for consistency, then thisContinue reading “Spontaneous Combustion Run”