Run tall

[Issywhizz]

I’ve just been for a 5k run and was struggling as it didn’t feel like I could get enough air into my lungs. I got to my last half a mile and started to run with my back straight, shoulders back and head up. I’ve just realised that for the past 9 months I’ve probably been running quite scrunched up!! Anyway, just thought I’d post this as it really helped my breathing when I ran with my head held high and my running felt easier too 😊🏃‍♀️💪🏻

[Tasha99 Graduate]

I was like that too!

They say imagine a helium balloon is pulling you upright 👍🏽

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

So true! I always have to make a conscious effort with my posture anyway cos of being tall, just got to do it whilst running now too 😂😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

A bent neck restricts your windpipe...........

[BOBOZ Graduate]

The more tired I get the more I slouch down.Have to make conscious effort sometimes to lift my posture.

It improves the running considerably.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to BOBOZ]

It’s so true. I guess we are always learning how we can improve on those runs 😊😊

[Maz1103 Graduate]

I struggled yesterday too but put it down to Christmas excesses and the cold. I find as soon as the cold air hits my lungs it's more difficult. Good point about posture, I will try it 👍

[Nuclear_Cat Graduate]

That's really good advice! I've just done W4R1 and really struggled with the last 5 minutes of running, I think I'm concentrating so hard on my speed and hoping that my coach will say that I've finished I forget about my breathing!! I'll think about my posture for my next session!

[BOBOZ Graduate in reply to Nuclear_Cat]

When you realise what is happening and start running tall with shoulders back and head up your breathing improves considerably.

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to BOBOZ]

It sure does! It’s only taken me ten months to discover that 😂😂

[Issywhizz Graduate in reply to Nuclear_Cat]

Yeh even though we try to clear our mind whilst running, it seems like we are having to keep telling ourselves lots of things to make the run easier but I guess in time we will get better at running and it will all come naturally 😊