Breathing!

[Onthecase]

I've just completed w6r1 and halfway through Michael Johnson said to focus on breathing deeply...I admit I am struggling in this department! I'm finding it hard to breathe through my nose. Any tips?!

[Oldlady57]

Do what comes naturally!! I’ve tried breathing through my nose & out through my mouth but never felt l got enough oxygen in. I’m now a converted mouth breather. Who would have thought something we’ve done since we were born could become complicated lol

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Yeah... forget breathing through the nose, and try to forget breathing at all... the body tends to have you breathing enough! I still don’t actively control my breathing, maybe subconsciously I breath in a way that is described, maybe not, but I survive every run 😂

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Breathe through your mouth...just do it however it feels comfy..if you're struggling at all..slow down..😉

[Equi-geek Graduate]

I mouth-breathe to footfalls as soon as I start ‘in-2-out-2’ and it definitely helps me avoid the ‘toxic 5’ (or 10) but only because I find rhythm easy to do. I have a dance background, and I swim (which is in through the mouth and out through the nose, so 🤪). If I were stressed by trying to keep a rhythm it would just waste energy, so just relax 😁👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

There is a section in the guide to the plan on breathing healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and a link to a useful article.

Relax and breathe and if it is still tricky, slow down.

[Schofield Graduate]

Sounds a little mad but try talking to yourself as you run, it will regulate your breathing ☺️