What’s breath running all about?
There’s multiple reasons why we think the Breath Runner program is a great idea for most runners, not the least of which are: balancing stress across the body, increased overall body control which may make the run smoother, and improved breath efficiency. But the key feature that sets the Breath Runner program apart is simply by syncing breathing pattern to run cadence, it can control effort in real time. If one links their breath pattern to their cadence, it becomes a simple, direct metric which serves as the basis for controlling effort.
Most runners understand there is a need for short, high effort runs in training. There is also a need for long, low effort runs and some middle-effort, middle distance runs throughout a training program as well. Balancing these efforts and the time and/or distance needed to achieve the desired outcome on race day is considered by many the ‘Holy Grail’ of run training. As with most things in life, exactly what is needed, in what particular dosage, by each individual runner, carries the caveat, “It Depends.” No two runners are exactly alike, and therefore no training program, no matter how well constructed, will be executed to the same level of effectiveness. Run too hard, too much, and burnout and/or injury awaits. Running slow all the time teaches your body how to run slow, not fast. There needs to be a balance.
How best to “equalize” individual differences, and both simplify and maximize training effectiveness, is the goal of Breath Runner. Using “Step Patterns” allows the runner to dispense with concerns over other metrics which many runners find difficult to follow (because it requires constantly looking at a watch, smartphone, or other device) or is just annoying (for the same reasons). What’s an easy run if you’re new to running, and every run feels hard? What’s a “conversational pace” if you’re running alone? What’s the best pace for “race pace” for a distance you’ve never run before?
Welcome to Breath Runner! I think we’ve found an answer!
