Week 1 run 1 complete!

Just take it slow and steady, listen to Laura and go at her pace ... that should make sure you stay fit and healthy en route to graduation

When it gets chilly.. take it slower, and get a buff to pull up around your mouth and nose

Keep posting.. lots of great advice on here

Exercise induced asthma here. Started running in extremely hight temps/humidity. It's getting colder and dryer now but this running lark sure works wonders on your lungs and your capacity to retain oxygen Just take it slow and easy, takes people like us just that little bit longer than the elephant-lunged lot to gt up to par

Well done for taking the plunge! Best of luck. I agree with OldFloss buffs are great - I wear mine on my head to keep my ears warm in the colder weather.

Well done on getting started 👍 I am also asthmatic so I can tell you it is still possible it just takes a bit of planning. First off I suggest you see your GP or asthma clinic to get some advice. I use my blue inhaler about 30 minutes before I plan to go and take another puff as I go out the door, this usually works for me. This winter I will be trying a Buff over my mouth and nose, as suggested by Oldfloss but I am a bit nervous about it as I tend to panic if my face is covered up so that could be interesting! Apparently this is supposed to warm up and moisturise the air so it is less irritating. Sounds good in theory 👍. If you can breathe in through your nose that is also supposed to be helpful (it doesn't work for me as I tend to go for the 'puffing like an old steam train' style of inhalation 😂). Just grab your inhaler and keep getting out there. I promise you will be amazed at what you are capable of 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Good luck 🍀

That's the spirit 😊 just be aware of the likelihood of it rearing it's head and remember to take your inhaler.

I have a lightweight hooded running top ftom Aldi. Zipped pockets are a boon. Running top wise you could go long sleeves. I have just bought a merino one ☺ All the man made running stuff is dri fit and will have reflective bits on it 😊 You don't need to shell out much

Thanks for the support everyone

Rest day today (well - off to Wisley for a nice autumnal walk anyway) - run 2 tomorrow

I have exercise-induced asthma, which I didn't know was a thing for the first 50 years of my life when I thought I was just rubbish at exercise. Now I have three inhalers and take the blue one with me when I run.

I have a guilty confession to make though. *Whispers* Sometimes when I'm too tired and I have to have a wee walk break, I pull out my inhaler and pretend I need it even though I don't, so that people won't judge me for stopping to walk. Don't tell anyone though. Let it be our secret...