Let's stop and take a breather together. I use this breathing technique a lot in my classes and with my athletes. It's one of my absolute favorites because it's simple but effective! Not only does this breath help you to reduce your stress, but it's also great for helping you to build up your lung capacity for running.
Far too often we breathe short and shallow - not using the full capacity of our lungs. Practice this regularly and you'll begin to see a increase in your level of calm, but also in your capacity to suck-wind while running!
Couple things to keep in mind:
- When you first start practicing this, do so in a quiet place where you won't be disturbed.
- Make sure you're comfortable either seated on the floor or in a chair.
- Close your eyes to ensure that you won't be distracted by the stuff around you.
Once you get better at this you'll be able to drop into this breath anytime of day (eyes open or closed.)
Give it a try when you're stressed or just have a moment of quiet to yourself.
If you're interested in addressing some other areas of your runner's body - check out:
How To Strengthen Your Hip Flexors
How To Build Strong Hips For Running
Balance Exercises For Runners
3 Core Exercises Every Runner Should Know
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