Hello, this is Coach Claire Bartholick and this is the Runners Connect audio blog.

Today's article was written by Coach Jeff Gaudette

and it's called How to Breathe when running.

Have you ever wondered this, what is the right way to breathe when running? Thought so.

Is there a best way to breathe while running?

Or is it just a case of what comes natural? Is there a best way to breathe while running?

Or is it just a case of what comes naturally to you?

Surprisingly, you're not alone for wondering about this.

And at some point or another,

we have all asked our running friends for help. As a running coach,

I've encountered this How to Breathe running question on more than a few occasions

and I think it's important for beginners to understand how they should approach the sport from the very basics.

I've heard people advocate breathing in through the mouth and out through the nose using slow breathing rhythms and all sorts of nonsense.

Nothing irks me quite like the spread of misinformation especially when it pertains to training

topics.

Therefore I am happy to help set the record straight today

by showing you how to breathe easier while running so you can get back to enjoying your training

without feeling like your lungs are going to explode.

Yes, even if you have asthma.

Should I breathe through my nose or my mouth while running?

Here's the deal.

You should always breathe in and out primarily

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