TaraSchiroFiled under: Asthma | Tags: Asthma, asthma improved with exercise, can i run with asthma, exercise asthma, exercise-induced asthma, run with asthma, running, running with asthma
Well, so far, my theory is proving to be correct. It has been quite a challenge to become a runner with exercise-induced asthma. All of the asthma information I’ve seen says that certain sports, such as running, puts more of a strain on the lungs than sports like swimming. Go figure I would pick the most challenging sport. Welcome to my world. In my last post in this category, I expressed frustration at my seemingly lack of improvement and the possibility too much down time in between runs was the culprit. I experimented over the weekend and I think my theory is correct.
When I first started running, I could not run a full mile without stopping. I had to walk-run the entire mile. I gradually worked my way up to three miles. I could not run two days in a row. My lungs stayed swollen for two days and then I would run and start the whole process over again. This went on for months. This spring, I think I’ve finally crossed a threshold. Now, if I rest too much, I begin to experience asthma symptoms. If I sit at my desk too long the fluid begins to build up, I start clearing my throat, my breathing is labored. So last Thursday I decided to see if my lungs were trying to tell me something.
Tuesday: hills (3 miles), Thursday: road walk/run (4 miles), Friday: dirt path (2.4 miles), Sunday: dirt path (2.4 miles). This is a first and a major improvement. I’ve never been able to run two days in a row before. Especially after doing four miles. I’m thinking that my lungs have caught up to the three-runs-per-week schedule and now go in reverse if I sit too long.
This is good. My speed isn’t improving but I definitely feel stronger. I’m sure the speed will come with the added runs each week. I’ll keep you posted.
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