Breathung with lungs or belly?

[Laura4fit]

Hi guys,

I have started my couch to 5k run and was wondering if I should be breathing with my lungs or bringing the air to the belly to lower the diaphragm. ( I am having troubles with a side stitch btw).

Also, should I take deep breaths or short ones?

Last question: how fast should i run? I am around 5.8-6km/h atm..

Thanks!

Laura

[damienair Graduate]

Don’t over think breathing. It’s a natural process. Your breathing will improve naturally as you get fitter. Just breath normally.

Your pace should be a pace just slightly faster than your fastest walking pace. Again, as you get fitter and start running further your pace will naturally increase.

Happy running.