Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Running Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]BabiiGiirl[/m] at 6:29 pm on Oct. 1, 2008[quote]You're a dancer Tamara. Not a runner! Lol[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Shenanigans Posted at 6:22 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 What could be the problem if when you run you have trouble breathing after a very short amount of time [1 or 2 minutes] but you are in shape...? Im very fit.  I'm a dancer but i have trouble breathing when i run. When i force all my air out of my lungs i dont weeze so its not asthma. Any ideas?

Replies shadowpool Posted at 10:24 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 You're probably not aerobically fit. You can still be in good shape and not be aerobically fit. Your body has to get better at burning energy efficiently. Then you'll be able to run more and more without getting winded. This is definitely something you can drastically improve by gradually increasing the distances you run! When I started running, a quarter mile would get me very much out of breath. Now I can run 10 miles at a good clip and breath comes easily. Just start slow. Get better at running further before you work on running faster. One thing that helps is if you start all your runs at a very, very slow pace, then speed up to your target pace after a mile or so. This will help you warm up and ease into the faster pace. You're less likely to get out of breath this way. If you think you are aerobically fit, it could be something else. Maybe your running form is inefficient, or maybe your diet is less than great. It could be that the muscles you use for running just aren't in good aerobic shape. That'll get better with practice. inachair Posted at 9:52 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 not breathing right? Ezmi Posted at 6:37 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 LMAO!! youre prolly just hittin ur first wind... it depends with ppl.. with some they get it like after 3 mins, others like 12 mins.. and also it depend on how hard ur runnin... im in cross country and track so hit me up i kno everythin ya need to kno bout running =) Shenanigans Posted at 6:37 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 Non smoker. Yes Mia i know. cherrys77 Posted at 6:31 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 air's too cold. rrachelll Posted at 6:30 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 smoker? BabiiGiirl Posted at 6:29 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 You're a dancer Tamara. Not a runner! Lol senorita smirnoff Posted at 6:28 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 some ppl just arent good at running HeartofJuyoMk2 Posted at 6:23 pm on Oct. 1, 2008 lethargy or asthma All 9 previous replies displayed.