Breathe Smarter, Run Stronger

David 'Jacko' Jackson's Breathe Smarter, Run Stronger provides a practical, evidence-informed approach to using breathing training to improve running performance, endurance, and recovery.

The book covers breathing efficiency versus volume, nasal versus mouth breathing, diaphragm function, CO₂ tolerance, breath-hold training, and how posture and ribcage mobility affect running economy.

Jackson combines research, coaching experience, and practical exercises to help runners—from recreational to elite—apply breathing tools in training and races.

He also addresses rehabilitation and nervous-system benefits, drawing on his experience recovering from a brain injury and working with athletes.

The book aims to make breathing training accessible and actionable so runners can reduce perceived effort and improve real-world performance.