tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post3314979676266554775..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Just Breathe!Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38918636919958478942015-08-16T19:51:18.520-04:002015-08-16T19:51:18.520-04:00I hear you when you say it's hard to come back...I hear you when you say it's hard to come back after an injury! <br />I have found with myself doing weird things that I never would have before. <br />I do this weird thing to help break in my lungs, and usually it needs to be done several times, I do it each time I break into a new distance so like 6, 13, 16 & 18... I go up to the mountains around 8000-10,000 feet so the elevation kicks my butt and run, LOL<br />I am huffing and puffing each time like I haven't ran a day before. But I know if I do, even as exhausting as it is to run in higher elevation it actually works to break my lungs in and get my breathing back to where when I drop down to lover elevation in the valley to run, I don't notice it much anymore.<br />At least your back though, and it will come eventually. I think we forget how hard it is to start from scratch again, thats why I say it's always okay to stop and walk if needed!!! Good luck getting it back, it will come and probably sooner than you think!Runaway Bridal Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436851320623647572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74125023904815867302015-08-16T10:07:56.299-04:002015-08-16T10:07:56.299-04:00Breathing is totally something I have to work on! ...Breathing is totally something I have to work on! Even when I'm doing weight training, I find that I am holding my breath. I have started to count to 8 over and over again when I'm running which somehow tricks my brain into getting into a rhythm breathing. Good luck with your injury recovery!Lara @ Uptite Mamashttp://www.uptitemamas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-71933055699848106652015-08-16T09:58:33.127-04:002015-08-16T09:58:33.127-04:00Breathing is a struggle for me when it's super...Breathing is a struggle for me when it's super hot and humid! Usually when I find myself out of breath I will focus on taking a few deep breaths and make sure I expand in my abdomen, not my lungs! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659846402010710221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-27219540803739111782015-08-16T09:08:25.810-04:002015-08-16T09:08:25.810-04:00So my marathon training this time around is all ba...So my marathon training this time around is all based on breathing. It definitely took me a few weeks to get used to it, but now it's like second nature!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-52942829176046274032015-08-15T18:28:32.295-04:002015-08-15T18:28:32.295-04:00It helps to have easily breathable air to begin wi...It helps to have easily breathable air to begin with...low temp, low humidity. If the air is too warm & moist, I find myself taking a lot of walk breaks.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-73493981364006768542015-08-14T21:54:22.823-04:002015-08-14T21:54:22.823-04:00I would like to start using a stair climber! I would like to start using a stair climber! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-11395756782269472652015-08-14T21:53:08.859-04:002015-08-14T21:53:08.859-04:00Oh I like that idea. Thanks! Oh I like that idea. Thanks! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-77695105429393332942015-08-14T20:58:17.581-04:002015-08-14T20:58:17.581-04:00It's hard to try to change your breathing or f...It's hard to try to change your breathing or form. I try to breathe in through my nose, out through my mouth. Breathe Deeply and Smilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940307359740538515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-73412627658905364822015-08-14T19:03:57.303-04:002015-08-14T19:03:57.303-04:00I struggle with breathing - definitely something I...I struggle with breathing - definitely something I have to work on. Over the last 2 months I've tried using the stairclimber. It's a good cardio challenge for me.Emily @ Whatever Floats Your Oatshttp://www.whateverfloatsyouroats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-35804670504932334032015-08-14T18:49:00.979-04:002015-08-14T18:49:00.979-04:00I'm a fan of the breathing the alphabet approa...I'm a fan of the breathing the alphabet approach! Inhale abcd exhale efg... Like how you would sing it with the ups and downs!Jessicahttp://seejessrun711.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-55465705725512923512015-08-14T17:16:45.119-04:002015-08-14T17:16:45.119-04:00Getting back into running is tough after taking ti...Getting back into running is tough after taking time off. Great perspective to keep it simple and focus on breathing!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-39301902113728725122015-08-14T14:51:45.673-04:002015-08-14T14:51:45.673-04:00I really struggled with the breathing while runnin...I really struggled with the breathing while running at the beginning. It seems like such a little thing but it really helps once you get in in control. If I'm struggling, I try to match my breathing to my footsteps like you mentioned above and it really does make a difference.Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-70170641555302874842015-08-14T14:44:03.965-04:002015-08-14T14:44:03.965-04:00Running 26.2 miles without stopping?! Impressive! ...Running 26.2 miles without stopping?! Impressive! I usually use water stops as a walk break.<br /><br />I try to breathe in deep and low. I spent years in choir, so I'm used to doing that. It really helps. Instead of breathing in and expanding your lungs outward, try to think about breathing all the way down into your stomach and let your stomach expand. Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412864659613068146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-38711199482275853412015-08-14T13:58:02.615-04:002015-08-14T13:58:02.615-04:00It's craaaaazy how many details go into runnin...It's craaaaazy how many details go into running "properly." I feel like I have to relearn how to run again, too, but my reason is needing to improve on form. Focusing on all those tiny details can be surprisingly complicated!Katie @ Gettin' My Healthy Onhttp://gettinmyhealthyon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-60471020826506005652015-08-14T13:28:29.052-04:002015-08-14T13:28:29.052-04:00I can completely relate. I feel like I will never ...I can completely relate. I feel like I will never have the desire to run continuously. I enjoy my walk breaks. Kathykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408216798690786428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72746921703147907302015-08-14T13:09:27.456-04:002015-08-14T13:09:27.456-04:00When I feel my hr is too high, I try to breathe in...When I feel my hr is too high, I try to breathe in 2 times through my nose then exhale through my mouth. Seems to help me.Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-65287844878086096812015-08-14T12:46:40.234-04:002015-08-14T12:46:40.234-04:00Everyone does run differently and I think too ofte...Everyone does run differently and I think too often people compare themselves to others and get discouraged. I hate that! For me, Hal Higdon's advice works for me...walk through every aid station. It has helped me! Rhythmic breathing is terrifying. I've been focusing on belly breathing and it has helped, but I'm with you. All that thinking will make a girl go crazy!thesimplepeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554152369638673952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8760995074531117792015-08-14T12:07:59.979-04:002015-08-14T12:07:59.979-04:00I felt the same way you do. When I severely cut ba...I felt the same way you do. When I severely cut back my mileage over the course of a couple months, the thought of running 4-5 miles straight seemed so DAUNTING to me! I did some walk runs. Then over time I just tried to run MORE and soon it didn't seem so daunting anymore. You will get there, you just have to get over this one hurdle.Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-74420999594295765812015-08-14T11:39:24.872-04:002015-08-14T11:39:24.872-04:00I read once to bring the breath all the way down b...I read once to bring the breath all the way down below my belly button so I try to think about that when I run. It seems to help me slow my breathing down. Also, the more consistently I am running, the better my breathing pattern. I hope that you get up and running injury-free soon! It is somewhat like starting over after the time off which stinks but soon, it will be a thing of the past and you'll be back!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575202302378690289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-43407265330002382372015-08-14T11:35:43.321-04:002015-08-14T11:35:43.321-04:00It's amazing the breathing can do to help runn...It's amazing the breathing can do to help running. I know I've learned a lot since my wife started running and dealing with some allergy and asthma related issues. It's amazing what I've learned about breathing to help that, but running in general. Thanks for sharing this great reminder.John @ run. geek. run(disney)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03659029392388207321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5798994339870118412015-08-14T11:34:36.250-04:002015-08-14T11:34:36.250-04:00Yes! That is exactly the pattern he explained. Per...Yes! That is exactly the pattern he explained. Perhaps one of these days i'll get it! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-8274065163204489992015-08-14T11:34:22.784-04:002015-08-14T11:34:22.784-04:00Yes! That is exactly the pattern he explained. Per...Yes! That is exactly the pattern he explained. Perhaps one of these days i'll get it! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-81789787976265991002015-08-14T11:29:34.892-04:002015-08-14T11:29:34.892-04:00I read the RW article from Budd Coates on breathin...I read the RW article from Budd Coates on breathing and have used that technique to this very day! You do an odd count inhale and even exhale (for example, three steps while inhaling and two exhaling) so that you always land on a different foot. It is supposed to reduce the chance of injury because you're never putting too much stress on any one side of your body. It works for me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789773999034928321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-82476500094631012032015-08-14T11:19:37.533-04:002015-08-14T11:19:37.533-04:00As always, I wish you a speedy recovery! Injuries ...As always, I wish you a speedy recovery! Injuries are so frustrating. =(<br /><br />Someone once told me to breathe in through your nose, then breathe out from your mouth. I'd love to hear more about Budd Coates's suggested pattern!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-81079507836767499472015-08-14T09:50:46.779-04:002015-08-14T09:50:46.779-04:00Breathing is something that I really struggle with...Breathing is something that I really struggle with, which looks strange when I see it written down. But I don't have any kind of pattern I try and stick to and it gets a bit erratic.Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happyhttp://www.hungryhealthyhappy.comnoreply@blogger.com