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”