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sports1 year ago•4 min saved

BYU and Badgers Gear Up for NCAA Cross Country Championships

BYU's men's and women's cross-country teams, both ranked No. 1 nationally, aim to make history by winning both NCAA championships this Saturday in Wisconsin, a feat achieved by only four other schools. The teams have shown depth by winning regional meets while resting top runners. The men's team, led by coach Ed Eyestone, faces strong competition from Oklahoma State and others, while the women's team, led by All-American Lexy Lowry, seeks to reclaim the title they last won in 2021. This championship marks the final collegiate race for several key BYU athletes.

via Deseret News|

#byu #cross-country #ed-eyestone

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Unraveling the Asthma Puzzle: Olympians' Mysterious Condition

Roughly one in five competitive athletes suffer from exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB), an asthma-like condition triggered by strenuous exercise. Studies have found that athletes with EIB who make it to the Olympics are more likely to medal. Breathing high volumes of cold or polluted air can dry out the airways, leading to an overzealous immune response and potential long-term damage. Activities with the highest risk of EIB involve sustained efforts of at least five minutes, particularly in cold or polluted air. Many athletes develop symptoms of EIB without realizing the underlying problem, as the usual diagnostic workups aren't challenging enough. Treatment options include asthma medication, fish oils high in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, and caffeine. Heat-and-moisture-exchange masks can also help reduce EIB attacks.

via Outside|

#airway-hyper-responsiveness #asthma #cold-air