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Article: Why do I run out of breath when I run?(Ask Dr. Cory)
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- Jack & Jill
- Article date:
- December 1, 1994
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Dear Gretchen,
You run out of breath, or find it harder to breathe, because the muscles that help you breathe get tired. Here's why.
When you run, your body needs more oxygen. To get this oxygen, the muscles that help you breathe have to work harder than usual. If you don't run often, these muscles don't ...