First run!

[Pinkybee]

I have just got back from my first run and I’m so annoyed that I couldn’t complete it. I have asthma which is well controlled and doesn’t affect me except when I run. I did 6 of the 60 sec runs which I know is a good start. Do any fellow asthmatics have any advice?

[chrisc25k Graduate]

i have asthma and finding the running is helping opening the lungs/airways more.. carry your inhaler with you.. if it's too much.. build it up.. start with more brisk walking to get the heart rate up without impacting your breathing.

[Pinkybee Graduate in reply to chrisc25k]

Thank you I will make sure I don’t push myself too hard I think I just need to build it up. I took my inhaler before I went out and took it once during at around run 4. My breathing is so erratic I hope it improves.

[chrisc25k Graduate in reply to Pinkybee]

Also, highly recommend the Headspace app.. keep you calm which will in turn help control your breathing better.. and not stress and then your airways tighten.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job first time out. You’ll probably find this helps your asthma over time. If cold air triggers your asthma more, consider a buff.

[Pinkybee Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Great thank you. I thought I’d best get out while the weather is still warm, so I will make sure I invest in a buff for winter.

[THPP]

Top work! 6 of the 60 second runs is pretty much all of them eh? You'll be smashing that week in next to no time! I'm on week 3 and always carry my inhaler round the run with me. I find that if I take 2 deep long puffs 5 minutes before going out the door to start the run, I can just about always finish the run without having to take additional puffs. I run at an increasingly chilly 9am, and by taking the run nice and slow I find I'm not taking in any more gulps of cold air than is necessary. Good luck and keep going, you're doing great!

[Pinkybee Graduate in reply to THPP]

Thank you for the encouragement fingers crossed it will get easier.

Well done with your progress.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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Enjoy your journey.