From bobg@Radix.Net Wed Apr 19 08:17:05 EDT 2000

In article <6432-38FCCD8F-2@storefull-161.iap.bryant.webtv.net>,
Kristina Lloyd  wrote:
>Can I ask what kind of breathing technique is commonly coached for
>novice runners or even beginning joggers..?  

  In followed by out, or the opposite?  

  Oz regularly posts his notes on breathing cycles, and these are
good and helpful.

  My only standing point is that regardless of whether you're
running, or an experienced runner versus trying to complete your
first mile, or indeed just sitting at a computer, that you should
breathe 'from the belly'.  (diaphragm really).

  Most people's belly move out on their exhale.  This is bad.  You
should be pulling the air in with your diaphragm (which sits in the
belly).  If you do this, your belly moves out on the _in_hale.  

  There are many benefits to this, regardless of whether you're
running.  If you have allergies/asthma, this is recommended so as
to be able to get more air.  If you're a singer, you're told to do 
it for greater breath control.  If you're a public speaker or actor, 
you're told to do it to be able to project your voice better.  For 
a runner, it helps avoid stitches.  ('least it has for this runner).

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