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Podcast: The Run Smarter Podcast
Episode: How to Overcome Breathlessness & Supercharge Your Lungs with James Fletcher
Description: Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the science of breath control and its impact on running performance with James Fletcher—a physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, university lecturer, Olympic trainer, and freedive instructor. James shares his journey from treating world-class athletes to helping his mother manage COPD, leading him to discover the untapped potential of breath training in both health and athletic performance.Key Topics Covered:The Science Behind Breathlessness:James explains the complex neurophysiology of breathlessness and how carbon dioxide buildup, over-breathing, and inefficient breathing patterns can limit a runner's performance.Fascinating insights in...