Graduation Run Aborted at 17min due to F******** asthma

[Ariadne1925]

So annoyed. It’s been getting worse as the weather has changed. And totally scuppered the run. Took ventolin four times before running and still was wheezing. No park run until I have a good last 30min. Body willing but lungs failing. Gutted.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Bad timing for it to bite you... 26 runs without it stopping you though, that’s pretty good. Would a buff help?

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That's a real bummer . Sorry it stopped you as you have done so well ...

Alas I have no knowledge of running with Asthma. I know there are some here who do so hopefully they can give you some tips and solid advise..

Have heard about wearing a buff before on here helping though.

Hopefully you will be back on track soon good luck 😀

[MandiV]

Oh no poor you bet you’re cross as a cross thing - hopefully lots of tips - mines noticeably bad this last 2 weeks can only manage v short runs!

[Melissal Graduate]

Also asthmatic here, but only real advice I could offer is to get your medication reviewed, particularly if as you say it is getting worse as the weather changes. Breathing through your nose, or a buff/scarf etc helps, as cold air can trigger asthma and that warms the air slightly. I also cannot follow the general breathing advice for running - I have to concentrate on breathing in twice through my nose, and out quite forcefully three times through my mouth (I tend to hold my breath when my lungs get tight). I time my steps to my breathing, not the other way round, to keep both my pace and my breathing slow and regular.

[Foxy79]

Hello Ariadne

I'm soo sorry to hear about your run you must fumeing I feel you I went through similar phase I hope things work out for you 👍 💐 best of luck from foxy

[Ariadne1925]

Thanks all. I ended up with a very prolonged asthma attack and coughing fit, about eight puffs on the inhaler and felt very spaced out. Left work early as I was so tired and my throat and chest are sore. Had similar but less severe reaction after the last run. I actually ran 30 mins on my last week eight run so this should’ve been easily doable. I ran under 6min per km for 2km so my muscles are showing improvement, but my lungs suddenly can’t cope. I’m wondering if I have a cold coming. My asthma is worse this week but it was a warmer day than run 1 & 2.

This is the only time I’ve stopped, felt like stopping many times but always pushed through. I’ll rest up and see how I manage a short run in a few days. I’ve booked a GP appointment and will ask if there’s a specialist I can see. Also seeing a Physio for advice on technique.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Try a turbohaler. Inhalers for sports people 👌🏽