I was a bit astonished by the breathing guidance of 4 steps breathing in and 4 steps breathing out.
I had learnt that you should do a different number of steps, ie., 3 in and 2 out to avoid always having the same leg hitting the ground when you start breathing out as it has a higher impact on the leg.
Any thoughts?
Hi, coming back after 10 years of not doing very much. I used to find counting independent of steps worked for me. So far this is not working, guess it is a mixture of being unfit and only running for 90 seconds at a time.
The whole breathing thing was too complicated for me - so just breathed! As long as I could still hold a conversation I was happy. 😬 Now post graduation it’s just found its own rhythm, as my pace is now under control.
Just breathe. However you can. It’ll sort itself out once you get through about 8 minute runs 👍🏽
Don't over-think it. For the time being just breathe. Your breathing will sort itself out when you're fitter 
I do the in for 3 out for 2 thing and it works for me
I’ve tried but not been able to do 4 in 4 out. Glad to see i’m not the only one!
Good question. I really can't get into counting. I tried the 4/4 thing and it almost made me trip! I just run, and thank God that I still can.
It might be a useful thing to learn... later. I never got it myself. I just breathe and try to ensure an amount of deep breaths to keep that oxygen coming in as my body asks for it.
In the early weeks it can be a struggle but it does naturally sort itself out as you get fitter and more accustomed to running. 👍
Yep...just breathe
Like you do all the time.... breathe normally and if you are struggling during runs, then you just slow down
As suggested in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... just do what you have to do to be relaxed and comfortable as you run.
If I think about my breathing, it gets messed up, and not just when I run.
Last week when I was doing the W2 runs, I deliberately distracted myself so as not to listen to the bit about breathing. I knew from a previous attempt at C25K some years ago that it would cause problems to try and do what was being said.
I guess as with everything else, the advice given will help some people and hinder others. In the end, no one knows a body and what it needs better than the person who is inside it.
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