Wk 2 run 3. - does it matter if I'm not breathing right?

[Wheatls]

Did the third run in week 2 this morning, but although I've tried, I can't keep up with Laura's advice on breathing in for 4 and out for 4. I find that 2 in and 2 out feels more comfortable. Is this something I need to be working on if I want to improve? Any advice gratefully accepted!

[Lynds Graduate]

2 in 2 out is apparently what most runners do. There was a lovely article on here the other day re breathing and how we should try to acually do uneven number breathing, (e.g 3 in 1 out). I'll try to find it and link it!

[DeliaItaly Graduate]

Don't worry about it. It all comes together naturally around Week 4. Happy running!

[LMS2110 Graduate]

You're not the first to find Laura's suggestion for breathing beyond possible! Cant remember when it happened for me, but I have settled into a routine which suits asthmatic me. You will too. BTW, you may well find that you change technique altogether when the outside air gets below freezing - let's hope this wont happen too often now April's here! :D. All the best, Linda

[roadrunner_86 Graduate]

This page suggests that half of that is reasonable: nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

I find Laura's recommendation of 4 in 4 out a bit much and still tend to do 2 in, 2 out (I'm in week 8 of the programme now).

The important thing is to find something that's comfortable and not to be breathing really quickly.

[Lynds Graduate]

I can't find the article that someone else posted re this a week ago or so but this article here explains it: mamashealth.com/run/breath.asp

[OldNed Graduate]

It only matters if you stop breathing completely! Short of that, don't worry about it; do what works for you. This is one of those areas where Laura's advice doesn't quite fit the real world.

[Souki Graduate]

I remember that advice, I also remember trying it and nearly passing out!! Just breathe, find whats comfortable for you, some advice works and some just doesn't everyone's different xx

Good luck