There is an especially important nerve in the body: the vagus nerve. It connects our brain to our stomach via the chest. It is the superhighway of connectivity between our brain, heart, gut and immune system. How can we enhance its capabilities to improve general wellness and trail-running performance? Breathe well.
The vagus nerve is the mechanism that allows our brain to dial down inflammation within the body. This enables the system to respond more effectively to inflammation, improving adaptation and recovery between training sessions. The
