How to breath when jogging?

[Ultramega]

Some say mouth in, nose out.

Some say nose in, mouth out.

Some say nose in, nose out.

Some say mouth in, mouth out.

 

Which one is the correct way?

 

I know many will say whatever works for you, but I'm looking for scientific answers, thanks.

 

Edit: spelling mistake in title...should be breathe.

Edited August 30, 2009 by Ultramega

[Shull]

usually i nose in mouth out all the way...onyl when running 2.4km..the last 500 or so i mouth in mouth out to give that extra boost..

[Try_conti]

not scientific answers but I use 2 of the methods mentioned.

 

Start with nose in, nose out.

Towards the later part, when getting breathless, switch to nose in, mouth out.

 

I don't use mouth in as it tends to cause the throat to dry out. Very uncomfortable.

[Starian]

if use mouth in technique, got to be careful if jog in forest or beach area, small insect will get suck in by ur breathing action.

 

Usually i try nose in nose out, but when getting breathless, mouth and nose come in action together.

[A_korusawa]

I used to be an avid jogger, & your doubt was once my biggest.

So I'm answering you & looking for other's as well.

 

I believe its very much your own stamina, the running speed at that instance (ascend or decend), stride, sprint etc.

& of cos . . .its yr respiratory doin well that moment (blocked nose, phlegm, sore-throat etc.).

 

1st: regardless of mouth or nostril - I set my timing 1st - warming up to every 15 - 20min before final burst & cooling down.

Thus, is base on your running steps/stride : example:4 strides in & 4 strides out, then 3-in 3-out, then 3-in-2-out etc.

If you can keep up with the rythm, only then you choose which is better to cope with the pattern - using nose in/out or mouth in/out.

 

I find that if I'm at leisure jogging, nose in/out is ok.

But when I'm striding, then I need the combo - nose & mouth.

However, there are at times you have to use mouth cos' yr lung is not strong enuff by the nose only.

 

Any comments?

 

 

[Triceratops]

fast in slow out, when you're running out of stamina (doesn't matter nose or mouth), that's more effective

[Hondacub777]

"However, there are at times you have to use mouth cos' yr lung is not strong enuff by the nose only."

 

agree with this part.

 

[Ultramega]

I used to be an avid jogger, & your doubt was once my biggest.

So I'm answering you & looking for other's as well.

 

I believe its very much your own stamina, the running speed at that instance (ascend or decend), stride, sprint etc.

& of cos . . .its yr respiratory doin well that moment (blocked nose, phlegm, sore-throat etc.).

 

1st: regardless of mouth or nostril - I set my timing 1st - warming up to every 15 - 20min before final burst & cooling down.

Thus, is base on your running steps/stride : example:4 strides in & 4 strides out, then 3-in 3-out, then 3-in-2-out etc.

If you can keep up with the rythm, only then you choose which is better to cope with the pattern - using nose in/out or mouth in/out.

 

I find that if I'm at leisure jogging, nose in/out is ok.

But when I'm striding, then I need the combo - nose & mouth.

However, there are at times you have to use mouth cos' yr lung is not strong enuff by the nose only.

 

Any comments?

 

Your jogging technique seems to be very similar to mine. I also do 4-in-4-out in the beginning and dropping to 1-in-1-out in the final burst.

 

I don't know if it's just me, i feel breathing in by nose seems to get more air into the lungs (wondering is it because by nature nose is meant for breathing so has more direct links to the lungs?) but need to breathe harder.

 

And breathing in by mouth is more relax (wondering is it because mouth is bigger?) but will get that out of breathe feeling faster. Don't know what to do haha... that's why i mentioned in the 1st post that i'm looking for scientific answers.

 

I want to better my timing!

[Hjteo]

Jogging pace and not 2.4 pace right. Jog at a pace that you can also converse without panting. This way can utilise nose in and nose out. Alternatively use a heart rate monitor for a comfortable 60 - 70% intensity training and then put in some 80-90% intervals. I notice that at different intensity - I will breath differently.

[Donut]

for me, its nose in, mouth out.. is most effective.

 

then for the last burst to the end line, its mouth in, mouth out

 

i find that if mouth in, i will get "stitch" in my side... tried so many times

[Jun86]

Do what u do when u are having sex, in out in out....it'll come naturally hahaha.

 

Lame comments aside, I think unless u are into serious time runs or competitive running, just breath whichever way that u feel most comfortable with. If u aren't comfortable, ur leisure run won't be fun liao.

[Nutsack]

Usually I breathe as I would when im not running. Just breathe faster. Your thread title quite funny on its own.

[Yc86]

Do u mean using what to breathe or how to breathe, as in the technique?

 

Its been quite some time, but i remember breathing really deep and fast with mouth.. cuz it's more like a sprint if you want under 9:45, so have to get things moving quickly. Can't afford to start slow then progress to quick. Start line boom, and it's your fastest pace and just trying to keep it as long as possible cuz every second lost is x2 effort to bring back.

 

For longer runs like mara, I start with whatever nose or mouth combo, but take slow deep breaths. After when things get heated or get more tired, then I sorta change to faster, shallower breaths with mouth only. By that point, the chest muscles sorta make taking full breaths more difficult, hence the faster shallower breaths.

 

Like car, if accelerate or hi-rpm, need to use open pod then can breathe better. At low rpm, then use the stock airbox loh. ;)

[Wanderer]

Whichever way u choose, always remember to have rhythm when breathing. can pace urself n prolong ur stamina.

 

Every 2 steps breathe in, next 2 breathe out. Controlled breathing is the key.

[A_korusawa]

As some said here: its all depend what types fo running you are going for - 1/2 to 1 hour jog or just 10-11min 2.4km run.

Regardless if you are newbie or 'low chiao' - the pace and breathing timing is very regimental and discipline that you must try to stick to it - either which types of runnings.

Rem:

nose in is cool & steady but it takes too much of body muscle (upper back to neck strain too) & intensity to perform right.

'mouth in' is easier to execute for fast warm-up and least strain on body & lung.

I believe the main technique here is not about breathing in but rather controlling breathing out - MUST be slow and prolonged if you wanna reserved & NOT be easily exhausted

I like to stride a lot in stadium lanes - whenever you lost your pace, momentum or 'form', just control your 'breathing out'!

I'm not concern on your breathin'in - your body will automatic adjust to either nose or mouth to get you that adequate oxygen in at your easiest way - mostly is mouth in when you reaches your strain point etc.

 

Above comes from my personal experience.

 

[Simplesilver]

That time I was running marathon. Had stitches.

My friend taught me a method to lessen the pain for stitches.

Like breathe in and out only, when the right leg steps on the ground for right side stitches.

like wise left leg for left stitches. But do it in a slow pace. has anyone done this before?

Edited August 31, 2009 by Simplesilver

[Ahtong]

I use mouth in tongue out method.

[Scenic98]

looks like a lot of experienced runners here.

 

if TS don;t mind me borrowing this thread...can i ask how do fellow bros/sis here train for marathon?