Running On Air

I must say I read this article in my Runner's World magazine and I didn't give it much thought.
Running On Air: Breathing Technique | Runner's World. 
This article describes a way of breathing while running to help prevent injuries. Well while I was out for my run today I started to get a side cramp like usual. I experimented with some applesauce and coffee for breakfast to give me some energy before my run. I don't know that it gave me much energy.

It seems like I'm always getting side cramps these days. I had 3 more miles to go so I didn't want to have to keep stopping because of a side cramp. I decided to try the rhythmic breathing from the article, inhale for 3 foot strikes and exhale for 2. Supposedly alternating your leading foot is suppose to help prevent injury. Well by the next mile the side cramp was gone and I was able to run about 11:30 a mile and set a personal distance record of 4.2 miles. That was 1:08 better than my 5K a couple weeks ago. I have another 5K this weekend so I'm excited to see how I do this time.

Really tired today so I'm going to call it a night. Hitting the gym tomorrow to get some more miles in on the treadmill. Trying to avoid overuse injuries so I figure a treadmill would be better for back to back runs.