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taking up running

  • 09-12-2012 4:27pm
    #1
    paulap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭


    ok ive tried this before did a 10k, but what always lets me down is my breathing any advice from seasoned runners how to tackel it?


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  • #2
    RoyMcC
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    What in particular - difficulty in breathing? In a training context it's usually caused by running too fast too soon. Ease into your session, breathe normally, keep it all under control.

    Post away if you think it's more than that.


  • #3
    paulap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭paulap


    hey roymcc, im not sure its that i tend to beath too fast and even though i know fitness wise i can do it my breathing goes and i need to stop. i dont have any breathing problems. is there some way to beath like counting or something?


  • #4
    RoyMcC
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    Breathing rate increases with heart rate and effort - assuming you haven't got any issues like asthma etc. On a typical run of a few miles this would mean breathing increases naturally but - unless you are pushing hard - remains under your own control.

    Difficult to say without seeing you run but I still suspect you're racing off like a mad thing before your lungs have realised what's happening :)

    If slowing down doesn't help try counting by steps 'one-two-three-breathe' until it's happening naturally. (As your speed increases you'll find that it becomes, three or even two steps per breath).


  • #5
    paulap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 ✭paulap


    gotcha
    will do
    thanks for the advice
    :)


  • #6
    ciaranmac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭ciaranmac


    I'm new to running but counting steps is what works for me, +1 on that. Breathe out fully and breathe in deep until you feel your stomach pushing - that means the air is getting deep into your lungs, and the stale air is getting expelled. If you breathe quickly and shallowly you won't absorb enough oxygen.


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  • #7
    huskerdu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,932 ✭✭✭huskerdu


    All good advice. But, it really does sound like you are running too fast.

    Most first-timers, myself included, try to run too fast.

    Any coach, or seasoned runner will tell you that most of your runs should be at easy pace. you need to build up your strength by running slow and increasing the length of your runs until you are stronger. This will make it much easier to run fast and your breathing difficulties might just disappear.

    How far is your typical training run and how fast ?


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