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Running update!
For those of you that care/helped me out yesterday:
I went running with BF yesterday. It was about 5 degrees warmer than it was Monday, and I believe that helped some. I think BF being a motivation/coach helped too. I drank a lot of water yesterday in 'prep' for running, which I should have been doing anyways.
I stopped running immediately when I found myself getting a little winded, and I walked. I ran a little over a mile (not counting what I walked) and only had to use my inhaler once. The final stretch of the street before home I was actually able to give it my very all and sprint. The half-block that I walked back to the house to cool down I was worried I'd need my inhaler again, but didn't.
My legs didn't feel like jello, I was able to catch a full breath, and I got NO traces of what I had previously mis-labeled as an 'oxygen headache'. I'm not sure exactly what did it, but the water was my main difference yesterday so I'm guessing it's that. I'm also not sore at all, and actually looking forward to running again today!!!
Thank you so much ladies for your suggestion (radly, tiger, peek, etc) and your support. 
My running a mile is something I never thought I would be able to do as an asthmatic, let along having (stupidly) smoked for as long as I did. So thanks!!
My running a mile is something I never thought I would be able to do as an asthmatic, let along having (stupidly) smoked for as long as I did. So thanks!!
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Re: Running update!
'Next time, just fart.' - BriSox81
Still here and still fabulous!
[QUOTE]I've been working with a trainer at my gym who does ironmans. She's nuts and in wicked shape. She told me to run for 15 minutes wile carrying on a conversation (for me its 5 to 5.5mph, so a little under a 12 minute mile). At that pace, your heart rate stays pretty constant and you don't run out of breath. She said that's going to be my running pace for awhile, as it's my "steady state" heart rate. Figuring that pace out has reallly helped me get to where my runs arent limited in duration by my cardiovascular system, and instead I can pay attention to what my legs are good for, and I'm increasing mileage much faster. Might be worth a shot.
Posted by buggle2[/QUOTE]
<div>I will certainly try this approach whenever my time gets better, but right now running a mile is very hard work and has to be broken up into increments of running 2-5 minutes each. There is no way I can carry on a conversation even while slowly jogging. I'll save this post, though, and once/if my running improves, I will make sure to adapt to this method for distance. Thank you a bunch for the help!</div>
'Next time, just fart.' - BriSox81
[QUOTE]Have you looked at Couch to 5k? I know some people here have done it.
Posted by buggle2[/QUOTE]
<div>I have to say I definitely recommend that app. I'm currently in the middle of Couch to 10k so it has me running 5 minute intervals interspersed with 2 minutes of walking. My cousin started out just over a year ago with Couch to 5k (after 2 children and over 4 years of no exercise) and now she's running half marathons! The app was only $1.00 and I say it has been well worth the cost. I really like being able to look back at my results... like fastest interval time, average speed, total distance, etc. Plus it gives you a 5 minute warm up and cool down for each running day which I think really makes difference.</div><div>
</div><div>The water thing really helps a lot as well. I started Weight Watchers a few weeks ago and I've really tried to work on upping how much water I drink every day (it's part of their "healthy checks" where they have you track how much water you drink daily). At work I try to drink at least two 12 oz. bottles of water (they keep a drink fridge stocked for us in my office) and drink at least another 1 or 2 8 oz. glasses after my run. I notice a significant difference in my endurance and ability to maintain a steady breath and heart rate when I don't drink enough water before a run. I think the warm up/cool down combined with keeping myself hydrated has made a huge difference in muscle recovery after a run as well.</div><div>
</div><div>Keep it up km! I always feel like I do my best running when I stay consistant.</div>
[QUOTE]In Response to Re:Running update! : I have to say I definitely recommend that app. I'm currently in the middle of Couch to 10k so it has me running 5 minute intervals interspersed with 2 minutes of walking. My cousin started out just over a year ago with Couch to 5k (after 2 children and over 4 years of no exercise) and now she's running half marathons! The app was only $1.00 and I say it has been well worth the cost. I really like being able to look back at my results... like fastest interval time, average speed, total distance, etc. Plus it gives you a 5 minute warm up and cool down for each running day which I think really makes difference. The water thing really helps a lot as well. I started Weight Watchers a few weeks ago and I've really tried to work on upping how much water I drink every day (it's part of their "healthy checks" where they have you track how much water you drink daily). At work I try to drink at least two 12 oz. bottles of water (they keep a drink fridge stocked for us in my office) and drink at least another 1 or 2 8 oz. glasses after my run. I notice a significant difference in my endurance and ability to maintain a steady breath and heart rate when I don't drink enough water before a run. I think the warm up/cool down combined with keeping myself hydrated has made a huge difference in muscle recovery after a run as well. Keep it up km! I always feel like I do my best running when I stay consistant.
Posted by lmhollister[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Hey hey, thanks for the well wishes and advice! I appreciate all ya'll :) </div><div>
</div><div>Drinking water the past few days has helped me a ton. It's really turning into more of a mindset - I choose water to drink now over anything else (except alcohol, lol). It has absolutely helped my endurance. I'm going to get the app today, as of right now I have the Nike running app which helps me a ton. I read up on the Couch to 5k yesterday and it sounds great. I'm just going to have to start out on week 2 or 3 because I only have a month and a half until the Color Run!</div><div>
</div><div>You ladies have been really great. Peek is making me r-ice packs so I can fill my own 'cause I can't sew ;-;, your suggestions have helped me shave off 2 minutes and be able to run longer. Ya'll are lifesavers :)
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'Next time, just fart.' - BriSox81