Under “Running tips” on the Couch to 5K website it tells us to “aim for at least one breath every two strides”
At the start of week 2, the instructor I have chosen tells me to breathe in for four steps of the left foot and exhale over four steps of the left foot.
What is the correct advice?
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At this stage of the game, I'd second the advice not to overthink it - just do 'what comes naturally'.
Personally, I'm a mouth breather, as are most runners I know. I have never actually counted my breaths🤷♀️ but do breathe deep in to my belly (diaphragmatic breathing), something I learned in yoga many years ago. It helps with running as it trains you to fully use your lungs rather than just breathing in to your upper chest.
There is a lot of information out there - this is a really useful article from Runners Connect...
Thank you very much for replying to my question Sandraj. Really appreciate your advice and excellent link to articles about breathing on Runners Connect.
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