Breathing Tips While Running or Racing

According to Runaddicts, here are some tips for breathing while you are running or racing.

• Diaphragm Breathing
  Focus on breathing with your diaphragm. Commonly known as Belly breathing. This will allow you to continue with deep breathing to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide freely.
• Relaxing your Upper Body
  Keep your shoulders and neck relaxed to allow the accessory muscles of breathing to optimally function.
• Posit Posture
  Focus on your posture. Keep your shoulders back and your chest open. This will also aid your breathing and reduce muscle fatigue. Maintaining good posture will come naturally by preserving a strong core. This includes the musculature of the abdomen and back.
• Monitor Breathing
  Try to monitor your breathing, once you are well established in your run, take note of your breathing pattern. Is it steady and rhythmic? Breath in through your nose and exhaling through your mouth can help manage your breathing patterns.