Episode notes
In this episode Coaches Caroline and Valerie unpack the breathing craze—what’s helpful, what’s hype, and exactly how to use breathing drills to improve your running. They explain why breathing is a rhythm inside your run (not a distraction), how to practice breathing so it becomes automatic, and simple drills you can use in warm-ups to expand your chest, calm your panic response, and run longer/faster with less effort.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- ✅ Breathing is part of running’s rhythm — practice it as a drill, not as a constant thought during your run.
- ✅ Drills (exaggerated practice) teach your body to take fuller, calmer breaths so your breathing becomes automatic in the “show.”
- ✅ Nose vs. mouth breathing: useful drills exist (and historical methods like Buteyko helped many), but don’t limit your b ...