breathing

[Jlee21]

Hi

Any tips for breathing, 😮‍💨 I try going a bit slower but still breathing not good

Once I start thinking about breathing it goes to pot ( if that makes sense )

thankyou

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Breathe however you can! Breathing sorts itself out once you get to the longer intervals like over 8 minutes. It’ll settle down.

[Jlee21 in reply to Tasha99]

Thank you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Loads of posts on this very subject..I'll give you some links...basically, you just have to try really hard not to overthink it...Just breathe..

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

healthunlocked.com/strength......

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[Jlee21 in reply to Oldfloss]

Tha k you

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Jlee21]

Just have a read through...but..the key is, like blinking...don't think about it. Stay relaxed, slow and steady...take everything in, around you and just....breathe x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏 The best way to breathe in these early days is to forget about it. Keep your shoulders relaxed and run slowly .. smiling at other runners or people you pass. You are making good progress. Enjoy your next run!

[Jlee21 in reply to Annieapple]

thank you

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jlee21]

🍏Let us know JLee how you enjoy the next run

[Yesletsgo Graduate]

You've managed to breathe perfectly well until now - like everyone says, don't overthink it, have confidence in your own ability and if in doubt reassure yourself you've been doing it since the day you were born!

Just remind yourself of this next time you're having difficulties, hopefully you'll smile and that always makes everything better

[Jlee21 in reply to Yesletsgo]

Thank you ☺️

[Comte Graduate]

Breathing can never be "not good". Just breathe naturally and do not think about it. Concentrate on your running and surroundings.

[Jlee21 in reply to Comte]

thank you ☺️

[Comte Graduate in reply to Jlee21]

I have thought more about your post. When I first started running two years ago, I was frequently out of breath and would often have to change from running to walking for a few minutes. to catch my breath. But now this almost never happens as it seems that my body has adjusted to running and I can run 5K without stopping to catch my breath.

[Jlee21 in reply to Comte]

Thank you ☺️

[Madsafish]

I agree with everyone else, it sorts itself out as your running gets easier, I find not ‘bunching up’ stops me puffing and blowing, do just let your body relax into the movement, let us know how you get on

[WillowPower]

I tried to breathe as suggested by Jo Whiley but got myself into a tangle so I did what everyone else here has suggested - just relax into it and you will find your natural rhythm

[hamit Graduate]

Don't knock yourself out.

Don't overthink it, disengage Brain.

Let Brian the 🐌 overtake you and your Breathing will be fine.

Have an Excellent Day.😁

[Julio-Monkey Graduate]

totally agree with everything everyone has said! I tried the “breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth” advice but I just couldn’t do it! I found that at the beginning, my breathing was just gasping (I was very overweight and had not done any exercise for YEARS!!) but it does sort itself out! Just don’t worry about it! It will happen!

[LeeU Graduate]

I used to have the same issue, then I found a great video on YouTube about 'belly breathing', I kid you not, it changed my running, walking and sports in general.Look it up and give it a try, it will take a little thinking about but you can do it.

[Jlee21]

thank you all last run 2k comfy and breathing seemed ok .. after 2k not so great 😂 I slowed down