Another Mother Runner

#463: The Practical Science of Breathing

Sarah and Coach Amanda take a breather with James Nestor, author of the fascinating book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. In this eye- (nose?!) opening conversation, James details: 
-the astounding negative effects of breathing in an abnormal way;
-the power of breathing through your nose, not your mouth; 
-how to (slowly) morph into a nasal breather while running; 
-solutions for side cramps; and,
-insightful breathing advice for asthmatics.
Sarah and Amanda kvetch about the difficulties of dressing to run in mercurial spring weather in the intro. The sonorous-voiced James joins at 12:19.

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Every Friday on the original show (launched in 2011), host Sarah Bowen Shea, a mom of three and veteran of 14 marathons, is joined by a rotating cast of co-hosts and often a guest expert to discuss topics ranging from how to reach a big race goal to finding your athletic happy place, and everything in between. Training, nutrition, motivation, mental toughness, TMI issues: This show covers it all (and then some!). 

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