Breathing techniques while running

[Tigger1980]

Has anyone got any good tips on breathing techniques while running? I feel like I can't quite get my breathing right ? I can get a little bit of hayfever. I feel like I am holding my breath while running ?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Simply relax...try not to overthink it...Take it steady and slow...

When you warm up...shajecoutcyour shoulders as you walk..loosen your hands..and as you run..just take everything in and smile xx

[Tigger1980 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you !!

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do what you have always done...in.....out....in....out. As they say, as normal as breathing!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on breathing and many other tips.

Enjoy your journey.

[CPsparky]

Me too, I keep getting told to control my breathing but I just can't. I catch my breath on the walking but when we stop the walking in the later runs I may have a heart attack!

[Fitternotfatter2020]

I’m exactly the same but I try not to think about it too much. I try and match the number of steps on an inhale and an exhale. Sometimes it works and other times it doesn’t! 🏃‍♀️

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Take a deep breath then purse your lips slightly as you breath out, so you breath out slightly slower, that’s what I do and after a while you get into a rhythm, hope it helps 👍