I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
Is that common among new runners? It's almost hard to breath deeply but I do better when I make myself breath "correctly"...My heart rate is actually just a tad slower, which makes sense since I'm getting the oxygen I need! But it's a struggle to do it right.
Anyone else have this to deal with? Just curious...Thanks again, JJ
I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
Is that common among new runners? It's almost hard to breath deeply but I do better when I make myself breath "correctly"...My heart rate is actually just a tad slower, which makes sense since I'm getting the oxygen I need! But it's a struggle to do it right.
Anyone else have this to deal with? Just curious...Thanks again, JJ
you might try breathing into your belly. just so you don't feel silly, wear a loose t-shirt. instead of expanding your chest like we mostly do, push out with your belly on every breath. i tried this several times on a treadmill with my HRM. my HR dropped about 5 beats while i was breathing this way. it didn't become a habit yet, but i'm working on it. ....thehick
"frank-in-toronto" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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you might try breathing into your belly. just so you don't feel silly, wear a loose t-shirt. instead of expanding your chest like we mostly do, push out with your belly on every breath. i tried this several times on a treadmill with my HRM. my HR dropped about 5 beats while i was breathing this way. it didn't become a habit yet, but i'm working on it. ...thehick
Thanks...I forgot about this. I have heard of "belly-breathing"...using your diaphram (?) vs. your chest. I'll give that a try. I don't care what I look like! ;-) I'm at home on my own treadmill so...
"JJ" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Hi again,
I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
Is that common among new runners? It's almost hard to breath deeply but I do better when I make myself breath "correctly"...My heart rate is actually just a tad slower, which makes sense since I'm getting the oxygen I need! But it's a struggle to do it right.
Anyone else have this to deal with? Just curious...Thanks again, JJ
How does it feel if you do two breaths out for every breath in? (out-out-in, out-out-in)?
(not saying you should generally run this way, just as a little experiment)
"frank-in-toronto" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
Hi there,
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you might try breathing into your belly. just so you don't feel silly, wear a loose t-shirt. instead of expanding your chest like we mostly do, push out with your belly on every breath. i tried this several times on a treadmill with my HRM. my HR dropped about 5 beats while i was breathing this way. it didn't become a habit yet, but i'm working on it. ...thehick
Thanks...I forgot about this. I have heard of "belly-breathing"...using your diaphram (?) vs. your chest. I'll give that a try. I don't care what I look like! ;-) I'm at home on my own treadmill so...
"The runner who wishes to learn how to belly-breath should lie on the floor and place one or more large books on his stomach. He should concentrate on making the books rise when he breathes in and fall when he exhales. As it takes about two months to learn to do the movement whilst running fast, it is important to start practicing well before an important race."
I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
You won't get enough air breathing in through your nose unless you're running very slowly. Try and maintain a 3 steps in 3 steps out breathing rhythm.
I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
Is that common among new runners? It's almost hard to breath deeply but I do better when I make myself breath "correctly"...My heart rate is actually just a tad slower, which makes sense since I'm getting the oxygen I need! But it's a struggle to do it right.
It's just like sex JJ, in and out, in and out. Seriously though, remember I told you about many here "overthinking" their running? This IS such a case. Just run, and let the breathing do the natural thing. There's no need to alter it, or even think about it at all. Oh, and ALWAYS start out on the left foot to prevent injuries LOL
TBR
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) "Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent, but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
I'll give that a try. I don't care what I look like! ;-) I'm at home on my own treadmill so..
Then an avi would be easy to make for us to "evaluate" your form? In order to be precise, the less clothing the better...
TBR
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) "Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent, but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
"The runner who wishes to learn how to belly-breath should lie on the floor and place one or more large books on his stomach. He should concentrate on making the books rise when he breathes in and fall when he exhales. As it takes about two months to learn to do the movement whilst running fast, it is important to start practicing well before an important race."
This is bassackwards. If you have a protuding belly at all, this'll excerbate it. Just do stomach crunches.
TBR
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) "Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent, but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
"Phil M." <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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JJ said:
"frank-in-toronto" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
Hi there,
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you might try breathing into your belly. just so you don't feel silly, wear a loose t-shirt. instead of expanding your chest like we mostly do, push out with your belly on every breath. i tried this several times on a treadmill with my HRM. my HR dropped about 5 beats while i was breathing this way. it didn't become a habit yet, but i'm working on it. ...thehick
Thanks...I forgot about this. I have heard of "belly-breathing"...using your diaphram (?) vs. your chest. I'll give that a try. I don't care what I look like! ;-) I'm at home on my own treadmill so...
"The runner who wishes to learn how to belly-breath should lie on the floor and place one or more large books on his stomach. He should concentrate on making the books rise when he breathes in and fall when he exhales. As it takes about two months to learn to do the movement whilst running fast, it is important to start practicing well before an important race." Phil M.
Hi Phil...Thanks! I've seen those FAQ's and will go back to read them. But thanks for pulling out this part for me. Much appreciated, JJ
"The Bill Rodgers" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Phil M. said:
"The runner who wishes to learn how to belly-breath should lie on the floor and place one or more large books on his stomach. He should concentrate on making the books rise when he breathes in and fall when he exhales. As it takes about two months to learn to do the movement whilst running fast, it is important to start practicing well before an important race."
This is bassackwards. If you have a protuding belly at all, this'll excerbate it. Just do stomach crunches.
I do - lots of them...but they don't help with my "holding" my breath whilst I run! ;-)
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"JJ" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Hi again,
I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
Is that common among new runners? It's almost hard to breath deeply but I do better when I make myself breath "correctly"...My heart rate is actually just a tad slower, which makes sense since I'm getting the oxygen I need! But it's a struggle to do it right.
Anyone else have this to deal with? Just curious...Thanks again, JJ
How does it feel if you do two breaths out for every breath in? (out-out-in, out-out-in)?
(not saying you should generally run this way, just as a little experiment)
I've actually done the breath-in-for-so-many-strides and the same for breathing out...usually 2 - 4 strides. And I have tried to breath out longer than breathing in. It makes me feel like I'm out of breath initially...it's hard to explain...But I'm not out of breath because I can keep running and my heart rate won't go up quite so far (tiny difference but consistent) if I can make myself take deeper breaths. I'll try it again and see how it feels. JJ
"Donovan Rebbechi" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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JJ said:
Hi again,
I need some advice on breathing while I run. I know that sounds odd - breathing is pretty natural. But I find that I'm not exhaling very much when I run. I have to make myself breath o-u-t and then back in. It seems to help me if I breath in through my nose and out through my mouth but after a little bit I revert back to breathing very shallow again, and have to "remind" myself to breath....
You won't get enough air breathing in through your nose unless you're running very slowly. Try and maintain a 3 steps in 3 steps out breathing rhythm.
I do try that and then go back to "holding" my breath in...but then I remember and do it again...just keep reminding myself. It does get easier to do. I guess this is just a habit I'll have to break. Thanks! JJ
"The Bill Rodgers" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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It's just like sex JJ, in and out, in and out.
Thanks - I'll have to remember that.
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Seriously though, remember I told you about many here "overthinking" their running? This IS such a case. Just run, and let the breathing do the natural thing. There's no need to alter it, or even think about it at all.
I know...it was more curiosity than anything. I do run better and feel better if I can make myself not "hold" my breath like I do. So...it was worth asking about.
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Oh, and ALWAYS start out on the left foot to prevent injuries LOL
Good tip! Maybe that's what caused my shin pain? ;-) JJ
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) "Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent, but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
"Miss Anne Thrope" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Is it mean spirited to suggest that you stop altogether?
Yes, and not very imaginative either. <plonk> JJ
MEOOOOOOOOW! (cat fight)
TBR
"As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." H.L. Mencken (1880 - 1956) "Anyone with degrees from Yale and Harvard is presumed to be intelligent, but George W. Bush has managed to overcome that presumption."
