How To Stop Gasping For Air While Running
On my long runs, I typically follow my weekly interval pattern (like run 3 mins, walk 1 min) until the last mile when I try to sprint and “leave everything out on the run.” The last two times this has included running up the grass knoll that runs alongside the playing fields at Richland College. I’ve noticed myself feeling short of breath when I get to the top.
This video explains why that happens and how to overcome it. Bear with the quality at the start, its easier to hear and makes sense as you near the end of this short video.
I saw this on “Run to Win: Marathoning Made Simple,” one of my regular running reads. And, I’ll certainly focus on deep, full exhaling next time I feel short of breath!
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I have read about this technique before as having another benefit: “belly breathing” is how you naturally inhale at night when your sleep, and for some people this action is relaxing. This relaxing will slow your heart rate and even relax your neck and shoulder muscles. That’s likely why the clip came from a yoga class Q&A session. Great video clip!
Very well written post however, I would recommend that you turn the No Follow off in your comment section.
Keep up the good work.