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Podcast: Ed Harrold Life With Breath Podcast
Episode: Breathe First, Sprint Later
Description: Before I sprint up this mountain, I breathe.Not to catch my breath—but to train it. To prepare my nervous system, prime my lungs, and get into flow before the first stride.Nasal breathing before a high-intensity sprint does more than calm the mind. It builds CO₂ tolerance, stabilizes heart rate, and oxygenates the body efficiently. It tells your system: We’re safe. We’re focused. We’re ready.Out here, nature becomes the track, the gym, the teacher. When you train with intention—when you breathe with intention—you’re no longer just work...