Question for runners...?

Question

Do you breathe in through your mouth and out of your nose, or the other way around?? My breathing seems to be limiting my running time...I'm trying to get up to 3 miles a day, but I can't control my breathing after the 2-mile mark.

Help please!!!

Answer 1

in nose out mouth

Answer 2

In the mouth out the mouth.When you start to feel out of breath you need to exhale all the air in your lungs slowly then refill with deep breaths, slowly. The more quick breaths you take in and out the less oxygen your muscles receive. At first it will make you feel a bit dizzy but that's natural just keep inhaling deep and exhaling all the air in your lungs. Don't listen to the people who say hold it because then you will pass out.

Answer 3

i have no idea!

honestly, im thinking i breathe in through my nose and out through both nose and mouth

Answer 4

all through mouth for me

Answer 5

my mouth

Answer 6

Breathe however you feel comfortable.  I breathe through my nose normally, but solely through my mouth when I'm running.  There's no proper formula on how to breathe when you run.

Answer 7

It is in through you nose and out through your mouth I believe, but I was a sprinter so I never got to three miles a day.

Answer 8

breathe out of your mouth. when it starts to get out of control take long deep breaths. Hold one in for a little longer once in a while. Dont pant, make sure your breathing is deep and even and in control.

Answer 9

I personally breathe in with both and mainly out with my mouth. I use my diaphragm and keep my body pretty close to perpendicular to the ground.

Answer 10

in nose out mouth.if you stop and put your hands above your head and breath in your nose VERY slowly then hold your breath, NOT VERY LONG!!! then breath out your mouth VERY slowly. This will help control your breathing.

Answer 11

don't breathe through your nose really at all

thats only for really experienced runners

who have gotten used to their speed

and it no longer plays a role in races

believe me

your not there

or else you would be a professional ;-)

breathe in and out through your mouth

stay relaxed and it should come naturally

if it starts to get out of hand

focus on slowing your breathing down

or take one long deep breath

the more rhythmic your breathing becomes

the less of a role it will play in your runs :-)

Answer 12

1) Breathe in and out through your mouth. This may be the most effective way for most runners to take in more air as they run, as opposed to breathing through the nose. The act of breathing through your mouth will encourage your facial muscles to relax and therefore create a more relaxed composure.

2) Let your jaw drop open slightly so that your lips are parted, creating a "dead fish" expression.

3) Take short and shallow breaths. These should be comfortable and not forced. An occasional deep breath is all right, but should not be the norm for maintaining breath control during running.

4) Breath from your belly or diaphragm, not your chest. Try lying on your back and watching your stomach as you breath. If you are breathing correctly, it should rise and fall with each breath, while your chest remains relatively motionless. Keep this feeling with you as you run.

5) See the benefits of belly breathing in both your control of breath and your abdominal muscles. With conscientious belly breathing, your muscles will be performing an isometric contraction which, over time, may result in a flatter, more toned mid-section.

6) Check to see what your natural breathing pattern is by counting your steps as you run. Some runners may find they breathe in for two steps and out for two steps while others may take three steps before the next breath. Whatever your pattern is, keep it regular and use your steps to monitor your breathing rate.

7) Use your ears to control your breathing. If you can hear yourself breathing heavily while running at an easy or moderate pace, you are running too quickly for your condition. Practice slowing down your breathing while running out a slower pace before challenging yourself with faster strides.

Answer 13

I think I breathe mostly in and out through my mouth.

Answer 14

you can breathe many different ways. whatever works for you, i guess. i find that it's easiest when i breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth. however, after around 2 miles i end up breathe all through my mouth. (which sounds like what you've been have trouble with) you can breathe all through your mouth, but when it's dry out, i end up with a bad sore throat, so i wouldn't do that. and once i ran a mile breathing only through my nose and not even opening my mouth, which works for some people, but it gets difficult if you're running for a long time. overall, just try a bunch of different techniques, and when you find one that you're comfortable with, you should be able to easily run 3 miles a day. :)

Answer 15

In your nose out your  mouth, try to breath slower than your feet are moving. It helps me keep my stride regular and you take deeper more deliberate breathes and your not panting. Good luck everyones different.