3️⃣ things you should pay attention to if you don’t want to feel like you’re dying when you run are:
1. Warm up your diaphragm. It is a muscle too. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your nose for 2-5 minutes. You can do this while you get dressed for your run or while walking to your run dest
ination.
Do this BEFORE you do the rest of your warm up. Yes, you need to do a full body warm-up before every run. That’s going to make a huge difference for your ease when it’s time to actually start running.
2. Use good posture for maximum airflow into your body. Keep your chest open. Keep your shoulders wide and relaxed down your back. Make sure you’re not hunched over. Drop your arms and let them swing— somewhat controlled, but absolutely comfortable—at your waist. Be easy. 😎
3. Start off slow. 🐌 So slow it’s embarrassing and boring. Definitely so slow that you could have a thoughtful conversation. Gradually increase your pace as your breath and your body warm up together.
Got it? Proper warm up. Posture. Pace. Pay attention to these things to keep breathing easy while you run. 😀
Tip: You can practice warming up your diaphragm and using good posture when you’re not running. I practice breathing all the time. It’s so relaxing!
Watch my How to Breathe When You Run reel on Instagram. Leave any questions or comments about breathing and running below. ❤️
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