im just starting cross country...i used to run just for fun but no matter how good of condition i was in i can never keep my breathing normal. i constantly have to keep fighting to get enough air. how can i change this?? thanks in advanced..
GymCutiex27 answered Friday August 5 2005, 1:32 am: Well I know the perfect way. What you have to do is build up cardio vascular strength. It helps keep more breath and I kno because I'm a gymnast. Try running everyday and eventually run more and more everyday. Also you could try biking.
margarita_luvs_ya answered Thursday August 4 2005, 8:42 pm: 1st- i would advise you to see a doctor maybe you have an illness of some sort.
2nd- maybe it could be asthma.
3rd- when i run the mile i think...smelll the roses blow out the candles(in through nose out through mouth)it works!
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Xo_Ashie_oX answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 2:15 pm: i used to run... and i always had a problem with my breathing... and also my running, oops!! but what ive heard has worked for people, has also worked for me... when youre running you should start out (from the very begining) and go all the way til the end just breathing in through your nose and out your mouth... you need to hold each for bout 2-3 seconds. that helps keep your breathing in a rhythm and within no time itll become a habit when you run... the good part about it i found tho, is it takes your mind off the idea of running... which i personally love, since im not really the running type!!... well i hope i helped, feel free to ask me any questions.. [ Xo_Ashie_oX's advice column | Ask Xo_Ashie_oX A Question ]
oxshortstufffxo answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 1:57 pm: after a while, once your body gets used to running hard, you might get over it. also i would suggest pacing yourself or working yourself up during practice(like dont immediatly start running, start with jogging) this will help your body get ready to work hard and your breathing problem will hopefully go away. or talk to your coach.
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babyface answered Tuesday August 2 2005, 1:56 pm: well you probably have asthma that's y u can't catch your breath sometimes i used to have asthma when i was a little girl at like the age of 5 and i hated it go to the docters and ask them to see if you have asthma and if they say that you do then just ask for an inhalor and then i think you will be good to go
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