Controlling your breathing whilst jogging?

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kassiebby1124
kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
edited January 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I want to start jogging in preparation for swim team (I know it makes no sense), but how to I control my breathing when I jog?

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  • manda1978
    manda1978 Posts: 525 Member
    Jog at your own pace. I had tried (and failed) many many times in the past to start running but my breathing always brought me undone. It takes me around 34-35mins to jog around 4.5-5km, which I think equates to around 6miles/hr, which is pretty slow. But this way I don't have to stop to catch my breath.

    I also concentrate on counting my breathing, 3 counts in and 3 counts out.

    Hope that helps.
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    I try to match three steps with one breath, i.e. right - left - right is breathing in, then left - right - left is breathing out. I then match my pace with whatever I can keep up for a longer time, so I don't push myself too hard and lose my breathing pattern but I still get out of breath. The other big thing would just be to keep at it and don't give up because your lung capacity is growing every time you get out there and just do it! Good luck :)
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    slow down and just let it happen

    lots of new runner tend to sprint every run, you should be running at "conversational" such that you can carry on a conversation without too much huffing & puffing
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Thank you all <3 So if I can sing a song while I'm jogging, I'm doing well?
  • healthynotthin
    healthynotthin Posts: 223 Member
    Thank you all <3 So if I can sing a song while I'm jogging, I'm doing well?

    Good advice for all areas of life, true story :3
    I would aim for a little more out of breath if you're looking to improve - only because when I run (and I am an avid runner, logging ~25-30 miles per week) I can't sing but I have enough energy to smile when a good song comes on shuffle and mouth the words to it without feeling like I'm going to pass out.
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Good advice for all areas of life, true story :3
    I would aim for a little more out of breath if you're looking to improve - only because when I run (and I am an avid runner, logging ~25-30 miles per week) I can't sing but I have enough energy to smile when a good song comes on shuffle and mouth the words to it without feeling like I'm going to pass out.
    I'm new to running, but maybe I can build up my endurance c:
  • mecaseyrn
    mecaseyrn Posts: 76 Member
    I learned how to breath while running by singing the song while I am running. It takes sometime and people look at me funny, but if I am ever off pace or having pain I sing a song that I know really well. It's amazing how well it works to control the diaphragmatic pain you get in your side!
  • ladymiseryali
    ladymiseryali Posts: 2,555 Member
    For me, I breathe in through my nose for a count of two, then out of my mouth for a count of two. You can do it to a count of three or four if needed.
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    My friend was talking about counting my breaths...I just feel like I'd get confused
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    slow down and just let it happen

    lots of new runner tend to sprint every run, you should be running at "conversational" such that you can carry on a conversation without too much huffing & puffing

    Good grief - I'd be walking!
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