Breathing techniques for runners

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts126/v4/85/1e/62/851e6268-727d-402b-1084-5f8cd734c782/mza_17477504802484305280.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard

Matt Minard

34 episodes

5 days ago

Dr. Matt Minard owns Learn 2 Run, a program that teaches runners how to run smarter, safer, and faster. He hopes this podcast will help runners improve their metrics while reducing injuries. In practice, he focuses on 3 very important aspects of running: optimizing mechanics, building a base, and increasing VO2 Max. His purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase overall wellness.

Running

Sports

RSS

All content for Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard is the property of Matt Minard and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Running

Sports

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/24237586/24237586-1679676445321-77d9703619f.jpg

Breathing techniques for runners

Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard

28 minutes 8 seconds

2 years ago

Breathing techniques for runners

Host: Dr. MATT MINARD

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. In addition, he's passionate about helping others run safely.

Dr. Minard discusses breathing fundamentals as they apply to running. He explains the role of oxygen flow in deciding what breathing technique is most applicable at different stages of running.

Join the Learn 2 Run Club for training plans, mechanics education on how to run efficiently, and resources for physical therapists or running coaches.

Topics discussed in each episode are (or will soon be) available on the Learn 2 Run YouTube page.

Top Takeaways:

"Everything that has to with movement; our muscles are responsible for that"
- [Dr. Matt Minard]
"Don't restrict the stomach from going out and in"
- [Dr. Matt Minard]

Episode Highlights:

[01:56] Today's topic is on Breathing.
[02:38] Understanding Breathing Mechanics.
[06:55] Does breathing change at different paces?
[11:07] Applying breathing mechanics to the “running gears”.
[14:05] Should you brace your core while running?
[16:48] Should you breathe through your nose or your mouth while running?
[21:34] How to apply breathing techniques.

See full show notes