I went this morning with Charlotte and Matt's ipod in tow. I'm starting off slow; I don't want to burn myself out.
I did 10 minutes of warm up walking. Then I did 1 minute of running, 1 minute of walking, and rotated this circuit for 10 minutes. Followed by 5 minutes of cool down.
Afterward I had pretty bad wheezing and shortness of breath. I've currently completely cooled down and I'm still wheezing with a bad chesty cough. I googled this and found something called "athlete asthma", which is brought on by any sort of exercise.
I'm hoping it's just a side effect of being out of shape. It's not going to stop me; but I may consider going to the Dr. to get an inhaler to use right before running... I've read it works wonders.
Charlotte experienced no wheezing. She's in great shape :)
Any thoughts/comments from you runners/exercisers??
It's definitely hard when you first get started. After a week or two, you'll be much more used to it... and in better shape!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting out there and running! I jog a bit myself (I am SO slow that I can't call it running, lol) and I get that terrible wheezy feeling too, though mine starts during my run, and subsides pretty quickly after stopping. I never addressed it with my doc since I don't run as much anymore - it throws my back out of alignment more than anything - and I don't get it with most other forms of exercise (like using the elliptical). But now reading what you wrote about an inhaler is making me think I'll bring it up.
ReplyDeleteSo great that Charlotte had fun too!
I think that will go away once you get more used to running. I had that problem at first too. I did the couch to 5K program and a first it took me quite a while to recover from the workout, but now that I'm consistently running 3 miles, I recover from a run really quickly. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a runner so I have no advice but I did want to say you go! Very inspiring, especially during this glutenous season!
ReplyDeleteNice work! I am going to start this after the baby comes. Make sure to keep us updated! We can be your motivation!
ReplyDeleteHi Bryn! I am a runner and have what's called sports induced asthma. It's not nearly as bad when running than it was when I was a swimmer. Anyway, I would have couching wheezing and sounded like I was going to cough up a lung. I've been a runner all my life and your symptoms may go away after a few weeks, but if it continues I would visit your doctor. I know only need to use my inhaler when I run longer than 6 miles. I find that, that is my breaking point! Please let me know if you have any questions! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Bryn, Keep on going! Your body will adapt to your new fabulous self! When I started working out in July, my first day I almost passed out (I was a smoker)but you and your body will get used to it. Just keep on going!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others - keep it up and you should feel better in a week or two - and if not, then I'd hit the doc. Good for you - I'm restarting my running routine, too, after recovering from an ankle injury.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Make sure you stretch your legs very well before - I destroyed my shins running - and they still have issues.
ReplyDeleteYou may be suffering from being "out of shape". However, we discovered my oldest son had asthma when he was eight. Certainly, you're going to feel some cardiovascular discomfort at first, but if severe symptoms persist after a couple of weeks, you might get it checked out with a physician.
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Just keep running... after a few weeks you will notice that you are breathing easier and able to go longer. You need to build up your lungs and heart! I had this happen when I first started running and you just have to slowly build up and it gets easier with every week.
ReplyDeleteAt some point you will be able to "control" your breathing better too.
I wouldn't see this as a reason to immediately go to the dr or need for an inhaler. You can be in decent shape and yet not quite "in running shape."
Thank you so much for your information and input. I will definitely work through "the burn" and keep everyone updated! I'm so motivated by all your comments, thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI started running about 2 years ago. I used the "couch to 5K" running program - 8 week program designed to teach how to slowly build up your mileage. I love running now and was never a runner before so I think anyone can do it :). I do have what is called exercise induced asthma. I use an inhaler before I run. Enjoy! I call running my "me time." :) jen
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Don't worry. I get that too. It goes away with getting in better anaerobic shape. Keep going! you are doing great! and I bet Char is loving it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on becoming a runner, Bryn! I started about 7 years ago in college and haven't looked back (although a knee injury sidelined me for a few months). I started with short 20 minute runs with my roommates and have gradually worked my way up to frequent 10K races and even one half-marathon (haven't bitten off a whole marathon yet).
ReplyDeleteBut even after conditioning myself for longer runs, some of my favorite parts of a run are when I take a couple minutes to walk. I swear it's the best feeling in the world and some of my favorite moments to take in the scenery. So now I don't chastise myself for taking a breather - I enjoy it!
Hope the smoke clears so you can keep it up!
-John
www.thisyounghouse.com
Just keep running... after a few weeks you will notice that you are breathing easier and able to go longer. You need to build up your lungs and heart! I had this happen when I first started running and you just have to slowly build up and it gets easier with every week.
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I wouldn't see this as a reason to immediately go to the dr or need for an inhaler. You can be in decent shape and yet not quite "in running shape."
You may be suffering from being "out of shape". However, we discovered my oldest son had asthma when he was eight. Certainly, you're going to feel some cardiovascular discomfort at first, but if severe symptoms persist after a couple of weeks, you might get it checked out with a physician.
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I think that will go away once you get more used to running. I had that problem at first too. I did the couch to 5K program and a first it took me quite a while to recover from the workout, but now that I'm consistently running 3 miles, I recover from a run really quickly. Hang in there!
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