Proper way to breath when running

[Anonymous]

I've read that the proper way to breath when running is in through your nose and out through your mouth. Is this true? I read it prevents dust from getting into your lungs which causes a build up of phlegm.

[Anonymous]

My HS soccer coach used to tell us that. No idea if it's really true or not, though.

[Anonymous]

I try to do that, but it depends on my pace. At moderate to quick paces, I can't seem to help but breath through my mouth.

[Anonymous]

I only do that when I get a cramp. High school track coach told us that and it always works to make the cramp go away.

[Anonymous]

Quick exhalation, slow inhalation.

Try to develop a rhythm with your steps.

Prefer an odd number of steps per breathing cycle. For me, if running hard this is 2 in and 1 out. On steep hills when I go to 1 in and 1 out I will take. 2:1 every 10 steps or so to switch my exhale foot.

Use your diaphragm -- it's easier to inhale this way than with your ribcage.

But most of all learn to land lightly on the balls of your feet. This will help your breathing because the heavy impact of heel striking forces air out of the lungs.

[Anonymous]

It's easier if you add an -e to the end.

[Anonymous]

I take 2 quick breaths in and 1 long exhale out.

Totally depends on your pace OP and, for me, if I'm going up hill and totally in the anerobic mode as opposed when the sidewalk flattens out and I'm on my "moderate" pace.

How long have you been running? Your body's respiration rate becomes more efficient the more and longer you train.

So, one person's respiration rate will differ from yours. Body mass will also make it different for people.

Just do what works for you. Every one is different.

[Anonymous]

It's the proper way to breathe for most sports. It encourages you to relax rather than tense up, and keeps you from hyperventilating or breathing inefficiently. With practice, it will become natural.