How can I make deep breathing natural when I run?

Question

I get really painful side-stitches when I run, so I've been trying to breathe deeper. It hasn't helped, so I wonder if I am doing it properly. Any help on how to practice the correct breathing to prepare me for running?

Answer 1

Breathe in through mouth and out through mouth. Count to 5 when you breathe in and 5 when your breathe out. It will keep it really continuous and even so it should help with the sideaches.

Good luck.

Answer 2

the cramps come from drinking or eating too much before you run. breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth is the best technique for running however. ive never been able to do it, but it shouldnt much matter. your body can only take in so much oxygen at once, so no matter how deeply you breathe, you will be getting the same amount of oxygen as if you were breathing regular

Answer 3

the thing I always did was in through the nose out through the mouth also timing your breathing too quick breaths and too long of breaths can be equally as bad the better you are at breathing which comes with stamina the better you keep your heart beat under control

Answer 4

To most previous answers: It doesn't make any sense to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth!! In order to run most efficiently you need to receive as much oxygen in as short a time as possible because that is what fuels the muscles. When has anyone been able to breathe in faster through their nose than through their mouth when running?!

When you are running try to stay relaxed, especially concentrate on relaxing your arms and shoulders. keep your breathing natural, let your body figure out a good breathing rhythm for you.

my coach taught me a way to practice breathing for running. stand up. spread your arms apart while at the same time take as deep a breath as you can, fill as much of your lungs as you can and when you're full exhale (don't hold your breath during this just breathe as deeply as possible). when you exhale bring your arms together again. repeat this for about 30 breaths then take about a 30sec break and do 30 more, then another 30sec break and then 40 breaths for a total of 100 deep breaths. do this at some point every day and it will help you be able to control your breathing.

Answer 5

A side stitch is thought to be a muscle spasm in the diaphragm.

Take deep full breaths, don't pant or gasp.

It doesn't matter how the air gets in because it all goes to the lungs.

Most people can not get in enough air using only their nose.

If you get a side stitch, slouch over a little and place your hand below the ribs and press in and up to relieve the pain.

Forcefully exhale so you can get a complete exchange of air.

Don't worry about timing your breaths or counting steps just breath the air you need for the speed you are running.

As your conditioning improves you should not get stitches.

Answer 6

My friend told me that if you breath in through your nose when your left leg goes up and breath out through you mouth when you right leg goes up your stich should go away. Hope this works :)

Answer 7

Breathe in your nose and out your mouth and if you get that when your running change your breathing style it used to happen to me but not any more good luck!

Answer 8

Run like a tortise, and relax...slowly you will start to feel the cool morning air seep into your lungs like a fresh drink of ice water on a hot summer day. Never run in the heat of mid day when you are learning to enjoy such a treat as running. Soon it will feel better than having s*x just keep persistent.