I can run further if I breathe!

spockssister

Who would have thought it?
Today I ran 200 metres without stopping, then walked a bit then did 100 m then did another 200 metres. I have not managed to go this far before. My legs can do it but I just couldn't get the breathing right.

I read somewhere that you should breathe in for 3 and out for 2 but when I tried it, I ended up thinking about the counting and forgetting to breathe at all. I tried 2 in and 1 out but it just didn't work. Breathing naturally didn't work because after 30 seconds or so I just forgot to breathe again.

What seems to work - at least for now - is inhaling hard and blowing out hard fairly rapidly. Controlled gasping if you like. I'm sure as I get fitter and start to run further I will have to adjust things, but for now I am very pleased.

[Deleted User]

I would suggest a 2-2 pattern for in and out if breathing is a problem. You also want to breathe deeply into your diaphragm rather than shallow chest breathing. Yes it will get easier as you get fitter.

lanarkshire

I have asthma, and just now winter running at nights Is playing havoc with my breathing. 

My legs can do more, but my lungs 'say No' after a few miles. 
Any other tips?

KrnxMan86

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