What I have learned about breathing as a way to improve performance when running, or cycling. Use 2 & 2 and you're good 2 go!

Over the years I have developed a breathing technique that I call 2 & 2.
Here is how the 2 and 2 breathing technique works;
2 breaths in on 2 pedal strokes or 2 steps if running, and 2 breaths out.
Pretty simple. You will need to alter your breathing on each breathe to time your breathing to the pedal stroke or running steps. The faster you pedal, the faster the pace of your breathing. The trick is to take in the correct amount of air in each inhale, and get rid of the right amount of air on each exhale.
Practice this technique and you will find an added benefit, and that is the discovery and mastery of your power zone. The rhythmic sound of the 2 & 2 breathing is sort of meditative and will help you fall into a comfortable power zone, and allow you to go on and on, like never before.
You should certainly experiment with certain variations of my 2&2 breathing technique to find what works best for you. But, I suggest you should get a good handle on the 2 & 2 as a baseline, before getting too creative with other variations of it.
Breathe with control and find your rhythm.
Here is how the 2 and 2 breathing technique works;
2 breaths in on 2 pedal strokes or 2 steps if running, and 2 breaths out.
Pretty simple. You will need to alter your breathing on each breathe to time your breathing to the pedal stroke or running steps. The faster you pedal, the faster the pace of your breathing. The trick is to take in the correct amount of air in each inhale, and get rid of the right amount of air on each exhale.
Practice this technique and you will find an added benefit, and that is the discovery and mastery of your power zone. The rhythmic sound of the 2 & 2 breathing is sort of meditative and will help you fall into a comfortable power zone, and allow you to go on and on, like never before.
You should certainly experiment with certain variations of my 2&2 breathing technique to find what works best for you. But, I suggest you should get a good handle on the 2 & 2 as a baseline, before getting too creative with other variations of it.
Breathe with control and find your rhythm.