Lizzie asks…
How to breathe for long distance run?
I have a Track meet tomorrow, and I'm running the 3000m. I also run the 1500 and when I ran breathing in throught my nose and out my mouth my time improved. But different people say I should be breathing SLOW and others say with each step. which is more beneficial?
admin answers:
It might be too late to try this seeing as your meet is tomorrow. Good luck by the way, but breathing from your abdomen and not your chest increases your body's ability to exchange O2 and CO2.
What may work for you tomorrow is to remember that it's harder and more important for your body to expel CO2 -- if you concentrate a bit more on the exhale, it helps the gas exchange-- I wouldn't try anything more complex than that for tomorrow though.
During practice, try breathing 2-2 (2 steps breathing in, 2 steps breathing out), 3-3 and when you're good at yogic breathing techniques 4-4.
Chris asks…
When I run long distance, I get a numbness felling in my shoulder. What is this and how can I prevent it?
It is usually in my right shoulder. Does this have to do with running technique, breathing, etc.
admin answers:
I think I found it for you. It might be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I copied the link below. But here's a piece that explains a bit about it:
"Often, if the rib moves upwards or becomes fixated, it can compress the nerves, arteries and veins causing numbness, tingling or pain into the arm. The musculature, such as the anterior scalenes can become overactive an also press on these pain sensitive structures causing the symptoms of TOS. By correcting any functional problems with the ribs and stretching the tightened muscles, the cause of the problem can be eliminated. A home exercise program is essential to the treatment of TOS.
Mary asks…
I get winded when i run for 2 minutes. What's the secret to long distance running?
I'm in good shape and I don't smoke. Perhaps I don't know how to breathe?
admin answers:
Conditioning. If you truly get winded that quickly, you are not "in good shape."
Sharon asks…
How do you breathe when you run?
When you are running, do you have a certain technique to breathing?
Recently I have been inhaling through my nose and exhaling through my mouth, but before this I would inhale and exhale through my mouth.
PS I am a soccer player, but I have been running long distance to improve my endurance.
admin answers:
Most people can not take in enough air if they inhale through their nose.
You should use your mouth and nose to inhale, take deep, full breathes, don't time your breathes, or count steps, just exhale completely, and breath as much as is necessary for the speed you are running.
Donald asks…
When your running long distances at a fast speed, how to you keep on going?
So, i started track after corss country. Our track workouts are difficult and I'm doing long distance. I know im a good runner but mentally......sometimes im really not up for the run. You go through svere pain, your calves burn and u have trouble breathing. Everytime before we start a workout i get sick to my stomach. I know this might sound kinda of lazy, but i want to get over this. Is there anything I can do to forget the pain and keep on going. Are there any kind of tricks you could do to really zone in on your running and nothing else? Is running for the most part mental?? If u have a good mind set you could do well......the thing is.......HOW DO YOU GET ONE???
admin answers:
I ran CC and had the same problems...I solved it in practices by listening to music....this helps to calm your nerves and keep your energy up..as for races, when you can't use music...my advice to you is short term goals..look at something about 100-200 meters ahead of you...make yourself get to that goal....once you've hit that goal..set another one for yourself..and keep going..until the race is over...an easy way to keep your cool in a race is start the race of running with someone you know is close to your ability level, and attempt to stick with him/her....being a very competative person this worked for me...try not to let them out of your sight....
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