Breathing Techniques for Beginner Runners
One major hurdle most runners face is trying to figure the best way to breathe while running. If you're like most of us, you've probably fallen into this trap at some point or maybe you're still there. As soon as my running app begins to countdown I take a deep inhale through my nose and by the time it says "Go" I begin my run with a slow steady exhale through my mouth and this pretty much how I breathe for most of the run especially if its not a run for time; in which case I would increase my pace and adjust my breathing closer to the end of the run. BUT, it wasn't always this easy for me. I struggled at first trying to figure this whole breathing pattern and rhythm thing, which can be daunting especially if you're a new runner. So I'll try to guide you so you won't have to make the same mistakes I made and feel bogged down or defeated. Here's what I did. Diaphragmatic or Deep "belly" breathing The truth is bre...
