Breathe Easy

During my training run the other morning I got to thinking about breathing. Its something that we all must do and yet when you think about it there are many facets to it. As a runner, this takes on a new meaning inasmuch as it is very important that we get our breathing right as we run. When I started my run I noticed that my breathing was really easy, normal even, but as I progressed it got a bit more pronounced and although it was not any more difficult to keep a good pace up it certainly was more rapid than it had been. This is normal during my training runs and it obviously works for me to be breathing a bit harder than normal. I say normal and what I mean here is the fact that most running advice would say that you should be able to keep a conversation going as you run and not feel 'out of breath'. This is great advice and everyone should try and train within these guidelines. Perhaps for myself I have got used to running with my breathing the way it is. Progressing from beginner runner to more experienced runner should mean that you see a difference in your breathing patterns. It should get easier as you get fitter and the aim is always to be able to run with your breathing being easy or slightly raised. You should not continually feel as if you are breathing too hard.