tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post7878388263357668518..comments2023-09-15T04:26:45.291-07:00Comments on On the Run: Flora en route to Top of the WorldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-81802204730819292402012-05-23T19:17:23.329-07:002012-05-23T19:17:23.329-07:00Thanks Scott!Thanks Scott!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538884619777387595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-67807043007510472062012-05-14T10:15:48.866-07:002012-05-14T10:15:48.866-07:00WOOHOO - you go!WOOHOO - you go!Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755234771193092577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-55820694777689281352012-05-11T18:30:14.334-07:002012-05-11T18:30:14.334-07:00I ran 18 hilly miles of nasal breathing today, and...I ran 18 hilly miles of nasal breathing today, and I ended the run with lots of energy. With mouth breathing, I would have been draggin' in on the final stretch.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538884619777387595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-77436811588776136122012-05-11T18:29:15.343-07:002012-05-11T18:29:15.343-07:00Khourt -- what Scott said (below) AND I also read ...Khourt -- what Scott said (below) AND I also read that mouth breathing is a reaction to stress -- we developed this reaction to stress as babies when we cried. So when we mouth breathe, our body starts doing its stress reactions, like the release of cortisone and its other chemical reactions. I've noticed a huge difference in the stress level with nasal breathing. One of my reactions to stress is to tense my shoulders (pull them up) and it was a problem with my running. My shoulders actually ached. Now, my shoulders stay totally relaxed. Weird.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538884619777387595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-9513896401436148922012-05-11T18:24:53.454-07:002012-05-11T18:24:53.454-07:00I am definitely keeping with the nose breathing. ...I am definitely keeping with the nose breathing. I have way more energy now. And I have tried the tongue on the roof of the mouth and it does help a lot. Thanks Scott!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538884619777387595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-57879465707817191142012-05-10T20:15:15.177-07:002012-05-10T20:15:15.177-07:00Thanks for reading Johann. The Transrockies is a ...Thanks for reading Johann. The Transrockies is a definite on my "bucket list." Would sure be fun to see you there!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538884619777387595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-89943161449243260632012-05-08T16:20:56.394-07:002012-05-08T16:20:56.394-07:00Here is my understanding
1) moisture - breath out...Here is my understanding <br />1) moisture - breath out on a mirror with your mouth and then with your nose. Big difference. You'll lose a lot of moisture in your lungs when you mouth breathe. You'll actually need less fluid when you nose breathe.<br />2) Air conditioning - your nose conditions the air for your lungs by adding moisture and heat (and literally filtering particles). Your lungs are able to open up a bit more when they are moist and warm.<br />3 Co2 - believe it or not Co2 is a vasodilator (opens up). When one breathes through the mouth protective Co2 can be washed from the lungs. This can cause stuffy nose or tight lungs. When you're putting in max effort you're producing so much Co2 you probably don't have to worry about it. <br /><br />When I'm in the aerobic range I can very comfortably nose breathe. For output up to Vo2 Max I progressively breathe more but only need to open my mouth when I get up to that 90/95% of heart rate max or greater range.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755234771193092577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-83680467802321719262012-05-08T15:50:08.648-07:002012-05-08T15:50:08.648-07:00So whats the big deal with nasal breathing? Everyt...So whats the big deal with nasal breathing? Everything I ever heard was "in through your nose and out through your mouth" well my mouth is bigger and allows in my oxygen so I breathe through my mouth, but lately Ive been trying to switch to nasal breathing in hopes it will help me. But Im not sure exactly how its supposed to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-12289405606470380422012-05-08T09:14:16.243-07:002012-05-08T09:14:16.243-07:00Keep up the nasal breathing. I started that a few ...Keep up the nasal breathing. I started that a few years ago and it made a HUGE difference. One of my favorite tricks is to put the tip of my tongue on the roof of my mouth. What happens is a psychological reaction that is very powerful; your brain knows if your tongue is up there and you breath through your mouth you will choke on your own tongue. So the brain redirects breathing to the nose. Happy breathing. :)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755234771193092577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791692547710240011.post-75681135651428846062012-05-08T03:31:00.105-07:002012-05-08T03:31:00.105-07:00Beautiful flower pics! I love flowers and wild flo...Beautiful flower pics! I love flowers and wild flowers on the trails are my super favourites! Yay for cotton! :) Transrockies looks like an amazing event. Maybe I must plan to do it with you some year...Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.com