Breathe First, Sprint Later

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 working out. You’re evolving. You're rewiring how your body responds to challenge.

And here’s the secret: the sprint doesn’t begin when your feet launch forward. It begins in the stillness……with your mouth closed, your awareness inward, and your breath slow and steady.

Train your breath like you train your body. It’s your most powerful performance tool.

Watch the video to see how I prep for hill sprints with nasal breathing—and then give it a try next time you hit the trail.

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