These are pretty lame questions to ask but I'm just wondering. I was wondering, when you're running how are you supposed to breathe? and sometimes when I run I get cramps on the side which really sucks. Also, What types of clothes do you recommend to wear while running?

Erm, well, make sure to keep your breathing slow and steady. As in, don't breathe once for every step you take. Use your stomach for breathing, as in your diaphragm, not your chest. That way you can breathe deep and it's more effective.

Um, usually wait an hour or two before you run if you just ate. Running jostles everything in your stomach, so it's definitely going to hurt. If you start cramping up, raise both your arms high so that it doesn't press down on your stomach.

And old Tshirts and shorts. Don't wear basketball shorts. Real runners wear short shorts!

hmm well wen u breath u gotta breath in through ur nose n out of through the mouth. itz kinda hard at first but once u get use to it. it helps alot. well for cross country u wear regualr shirt and some running shoes. if u run for a school they should give u a uniform.

On top of what everyone said, you also need good posture. The way you run also effects how well you breath. You must have good form! (keep upright and dont slouch)

Spandex is the way to go for X-Country.

But if you have pride like me, don't wear it.

the people said above are correct but i breathe normally xD but when you get cramps.. to get rid of them when during cross country a good way is to breathe in and take a big breath out or also some runners stretch their arms out above their heads and lean to one side which apparently gets rid of cramps as well. shirts or singlets are best for cross country and also shorts!! even though i hate wearing short shorts ><

UMMM , I don't really know how to explain the breathing part cos usually I'd just run . LOL ! And it's important not to eat too full before a run . You'll feel extremely sick in the midst of your training . Hmmm . When you say cramps , do you mean stitches ? HAHA ! Do stretching ! It's important too . Helps my muscles warm up a little first .

I dont know but people here wear FBTs to run . They are running shirts & shorts . The nice and comfy ones that are suited for athletes .

What my friends told me was breathe through your nose, exhale through your mouth. its really hard to keep up with, i just do it because my mouth gets all dry when i breathe through my mouth. do ab workouts do that you wont get cramps on the side. what i usually wear at practice is just a shirt and shorts, but i dont wear my normal bra, i wear a sports bra. good luck

i agree with what everyone said above,
but for running apparel,
its best to wear "breathable", lightweight clothing.
and during the winter, do layers.
try not to wear bulky hoodies.

for cross country, wear light clothing or layer it up in winter.

or you could try spandex/Skins.


get a mean six pack and a good posture and you can breathe through anything. ;D

what usually works for cramps is try to touch your toes slowly while exhaling as much as possible and just repeat a couple times.