Why do most runners stop? It’s not their legs - it’s their breath. International breathing expert Patrick McKeown explores the overlooked truth behind endurance and performance: that the feeling of breathlessness - not muscle fatigue - is what causes most runners to quit. But there’s a solution hiding in plain sight: nasal breathing. By shifting from mouth to nasal breathing while running, we retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns, improve CO₂ tolerance, and gain greater control over the breath. This method helps you run longer, recover faster, and perform better - while also improving mental resilience, focus, and recovery. Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend jogger, this talk will change the way you breathe, move, think and of course run! Patrick McKeown is a world-renowned breathing expert who has coached Olympic athletes, elite military, musicians like Chris Martin (Coldplay), and corporate professionals to improve focus, sleep, and well-being. His bestselling book The Oxygen Advantage—translated into 16 languages—has sold over 500,000 copies. The Oxygen Advantage® method enhances respiratory efficiency by improving functional breathing and balancing oxygen and CO2 levels. This reduces stress, boosts stamina, improves sleep, and speeds recovery by optimizing oxygen delivery and autonomic balance. A key focus is building CO2 tolerance for better physical and mental performance. With a global network of certified instructors, the method is used worldwide and continues to evolve through Patrick’s research and clinical work. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

What do you do when the truth itself feels dangerous? Aditya Raj Kaul takes us back to his days as a student raising his voice against injustice and shares the journey that led him into fearless reporting. Even in the face of threats, he chose not to stay silent but to go the extra mile in pursuit of truth. In this stirring talk, Aditya challenges us to see crossroads not as dead ends but as opportunities to choose action over complacency. His story is proof that one voice, fueled by courage, can ignite larger change. With over 16 years in journalism, Mr Aditya Raj Kaul currently leads editorial strategy at TV9 Network, focusing on National Security, Strategic Affairs, and Corporate coverage. He has reported from global conflict zones including Iraq, Israel, Siachen, and Kashmir, and is regarded as a leading expert on Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan. Mr Aditya has organized five NEWS9 Global Summits (2022–25), featuring leaders like PM Narendra Modi and former UK PM David Cameron. His career spans Network 18, CBC (as Foreign Correspondent), and 20+ journalism awards, including the 2023 Ram Jethmalani Prize. An ACYPL (US State Dept) and Bucerius Fellow, he has covered major global summits and interviewed key world leaders. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx