Breathing during jogging...

MrsFoster18

I am new to jogging/running. I have been walking on the treadmill for the past month and recently started some intervals of jogging in there. What I am wondering is if there is some technique to breathing while running so I don't feel so out of breath!!! Sometimes I feel like I have stop just because of that! Does it just get better with time or is there a technique?!?!

NoAdditives

I was told by a friend and my husband (both Marines) that it's best to breathe with this pattern: in, in, out, out. Each one of those is a step.

bp1984

i tend to take deep long breathes through my nose and exhale out my mouth when jogging if i feel short of breath i put my hands behind my head "interlocking fingers" and this will help expand your lung compacity to draw in more air

yourmamasaidwha

i've heard of the in-in, out-out as well...i've tried it and it's all about remembering and getting conditioned to do it...also, there may be a thing w/your health...have you considered bronchial problems, like asthmatic issues because of exercise? some people only have breathing problems when they're working out, and there's a certain medicine that can help...i'm not into medicines, but I know of this (I'm a med student) and you should get checked out just in case...it can only be for the good : )

laurie_powers

I breathe in and out regularly, but if you are quickly running out of breath, maybe try slowing your pace a bit until you build up more stamina. It gets easier as you go, and before you know it, you'll look up and you've started running longer distances without discomfort.

millerll

I have chronic lung problems, and my pulmonologist and respiratory therapist recommend breathing in through your nose and blowing forcefully out through your mouth. They refer to it as "Smell the roses; blow out the candles" if that makes sense. I usually breathe in for 2-3 strides, and out for 2-3. If I get winded, I'll switch to a 2-2 pattern. If you feel you must open-mouth pant, or being "air hungry" as they call it, slow down for a bit and just breathe through it - it usually passes. Good luck!

Azdak

Unless you have pulmonary problems, the "gasping" is almost certainly due to the fact that your running speed is too high for your current fitness level.

Slow your speed, shorten your running intervals for now and build up your endurance first. You need to establish the appropriate workload before trying any "breathing techniques". It will also be easier to relax, which helps both form and breathing.

Running is high-intensity work. Don't be discouraged if it doesn't come easily at first.

dewoods

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