S2|E31 - DEEP DIVE - Part 2: Breathing for Runners with Dr Lawrence van Lingen

Breathing - a fundamental, automated process that we don't give much thought to until we decide to wade back into the waters of fitness after a period of inactivity or attempt a maximal effort, then we are suddenly reminded by burning lungs and constricted chest. This sensation tends to get the better of us and makes it hard to proceed - let's face it, it feels kak, especially for newbie runners. We're told it gets easier or do we just get better? In this episode we take a deep dive into breathing and the multifaceted ways that we can use our breath to make running a much easier and enjoyable experience!Our guest, Dr. Lawrence van Lingen, a Chiropractor by trade and human physiology and performance boffin by experience, helps us make sense of seemingly complex concepts like:anterior chain vs. posterior chain vs. balanced running styles and their relevance in breathing styles, emotional/mental wellbeing and injury incidence.super shoes, ground contact time and how the "what's right" has changed over time.side stitches and how to deal with them.unlocking the diaphragm with an interactive "breath pumps" exerciseexercise induced asthma and how to improve symptoms with breath work using oxygen flow restriction to improve athletic performance, is it effective and who does it work for?posture, breathing and finding flowthe best position to recover from maximal effort intervalsFor more recourses or to connect with Lawrence, find him at https://www.innerunner.com/Enjoy!