Chewing

[dolcie06]

This sounds madness but I dont eat or drink before I run but I chew gum strong minted and I feel it helps me to breath lol I no sounds crazy but it helps me I chew the same when am boxing

[Buffy68 Graduate]

So do I I read somewhere that it helps with breathing while running so tried it and definitely feel it makes a difference

[Noyoyo Graduate]

Me too! I read that as a tip to help breathing and to help with saliva flow (and it does, no longer need to take a water bottle out). It does help (though I know it is risky and not recommend by ‘professionals’ risk of choking I think)

[Ginny57 Graduate in reply to Noyoyo]

My crazy habit is to brush my teeth just before a run. I find the mint stops me feeling thirsty whilst I’m out. 😀

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Oooohh I’m going to try that, might get a minty menthol type....worth a go 🤔 thanks for the tip dolcie06 👍

[SaltdeanSizzler]

I too ! I suck a mint , I sucked one to keep mouth from getting dry and found it helps my breathing a lot !🙏

[Morv1609]

I too either have gum or suck a mint & menthol sweet certainly helps 😀

[kerryleannexx]

Wow really ? I’m gonna try that to 😁

[Newbie59 Graduate]

I have dry throat in the morning so set off sucking a honey and lemon throat lozenge, it's gone by the of the 5 minute warm up walk and I'm sure it helps my breathing. Can't leave the house now without my Lucky Lozenge