Your respiratory and other related systems tend to function harder than normal when carrying out exhausting activities, such as running. This makes the rate at which you take in and take out air increase beyond normal. However, there are outstanding techniques to practice achieving proper breathing while running.
In this article, we’ll be taking you through the practicable techniques for breathing while running. Relax and keep reading
Four applicable methods of breathing while running
1. Combined (mouth and nose) breathing
Going out of breath is one major effect of inhaling and exhaling through the mouth or nose alone while running. To get balanced breath while in a race, it’s appropriate to breathe through both the nose and mouth simultaneously. Doing this might seem difficult because of your nasal breathing method, but with constant practice, you can achieve it.
2. Loosen-up your inhaling system
Before engaging in a running exercise, it’s mandatory to carry out a quick warm-up session on your respiratory system. This will help minimize the possibility of developing side stitches trying to increase the pace at which you’re running.
3. Practice diaphragmatic breathing
We also know this as “belly breathing”, and it’s the process of breathing from the belly/diaphragm and not the chest. This method helps you to take in sufficient air that helps transfer abundant oxygenated blood to the muscles.
4. Maintain rhythmic breathing
We also know this as “cadence breathing”, which refers to the number of steps you take when you breathe in and out. This helps you to adopt a breathing pattern that matches your footstep count. If you have a 2:1 pattern, this means you breathe in for two steps and breathe out for one step.
Conclusion
Practicing at least one of these unique techniques mentioned above will help minimize or eliminate side stitches while running. When next you go running try any of these techniques
