Thanks, I switched to nasal breathing a few years ago. I think it can prevent injuries as well, as it can keep you from running too fast in interval sessions.
I've found that my breathing is at it's best when I don't think about it. Also, If you've got any type of nasal congestion, even minor allergies or sinus issues, nasal breathing becomes impossible.
Totally agree. I suffer with nasal congestion and have seen so many videos saying you should breathe in through your nose when running. I just can't, feel like I can't breathe or get enough oxygen that way so am just full on mouth breather when running! I do try to control it in terms of breaths in and out with steps but just can't do it through my nose!!
@@TheRunExperience I have a deviated septum as the result of getting my face broken by my teacher in fifth grade for the crime of being autistic. It is very difficult for me to breathe through my nose most of the time. But by working consciously on it, I am improving, possibly strengthening small facial muscles that effectively hold my turbinates more open than if I am not activating them. There are days when I am in zone 2 when I am able to nose breathe nearly the entire run. That is a huge accomplishment. I have always used my steps to measure how I breathe and keep my breathing as slow and relaxed as possible for a given pace. Granted, I am old (67) and recovering from illness so I am far from as fit as I hope to get back to. But my normal breathing pace for zone 1 is eight footfalls per inhalation and 8 footfalls per exhalation. In zone 2 it is in for six footfalls and out for six footfalls. Sometimes it drops to five but I try to keep it slower than 4. So 4 steps per footfall is my zone 3 pace, sometimes 3 steps. If I am doing strides, I can usually keep it to 3. I go to 2 only when doing intervals and if I am sprinting, it's one breath per step, always remaining as relaxed as possible. Even when I am sprinting, it is not really all out. I don't want to get injured. I just love the movement of running and will do it for as long as I possibly can.
@@TheRunExperience This is why I mentioned what I've mentioned above. For people who have seasonal allergies or sinus issues, breathing through the nose if very difficult. The best way I can describe it is the following. Take your fingers and pinch each nostril about 3/4 of the way closed. Now try breathing through your nose with your nostrils pinched shut. That's how it feels when you have allergies and nasal congestion.
Thanks, I switched to nasal breathing a few years ago. I think it can prevent injuries as well, as it can keep you from running too fast in interval sessions.
@@disolverofsouls a good point!
Breathing is Magic!
Breathing is life
I've found that my breathing is at it's best when I don't think about it. Also, If you've got any type of nasal congestion, even minor allergies or sinus issues, nasal breathing becomes impossible.
@@user-sg8kq7ii3y agree. It’s important not to overthink it. Being aware is the first step
Excellent video.
Totally agree. I suffer with nasal congestion and have seen so many videos saying you should breathe in through your nose when running. I just can't, feel like I can't breathe or get enough oxygen that way so am just full on mouth breather when running! I do try to control it in terms of breaths in and out with steps but just can't do it through my nose!!
what if only one nose side is clear ….
What if you can't medically breathe through your nose
At all? Then make do with the mouth. If it’s limited intake then use nasal breathing for at least gear 1
@@TheRunExperience I have a deviated septum as the result of getting my face broken by my teacher in fifth grade for the crime of being autistic. It is very difficult for me to breathe through my nose most of the time. But by working consciously on it, I am improving, possibly strengthening small facial muscles that effectively hold my turbinates more open than if I am not activating them. There are days when I am in zone 2 when I am able to nose breathe nearly the entire run. That is a huge accomplishment. I have always used my steps to measure how I breathe and keep my breathing as slow and relaxed as possible for a given pace. Granted, I am old (67) and recovering from illness so I am far from as fit as I hope to get back to. But my normal breathing pace for zone 1 is eight footfalls per inhalation and 8 footfalls per exhalation. In zone 2 it is in for six footfalls and out for six footfalls. Sometimes it drops to five but I try to keep it slower than 4. So 4 steps per footfall is my zone 3 pace, sometimes 3 steps. If I am doing strides, I can usually keep it to 3. I go to 2 only when doing intervals and if I am sprinting, it's one breath per step, always remaining as relaxed as possible. Even when I am sprinting, it is not really all out. I don't want to get injured. I just love the movement of running and will do it for as long as I possibly can.
@@TheRunExperience This is why I mentioned what I've mentioned above. For people who have seasonal allergies or sinus issues, breathing through the nose if very difficult. The best way I can describe it is the following. Take your fingers and pinch each nostril about 3/4 of the way closed. Now try breathing through your nose with your nostrils pinched shut. That's how it feels when you have allergies and nasal congestion.