Hi all,
As the name suggests I'm 30 yr old guy with asthma wanting to get into running to lose some weight. Starting the C25K this weekend in the hope I'll be able to run the upcoming 5ks in the area and 10ks near the end of the year. So on this site for some motivation and tips, especially related to running with asthma. I reckon I'm going hard and fast too quickly so end out puffed out at the end of the street.
Thanks
C
Welcome. I can't help with the asthma bit, but there's bound to be someone here that can offer advice. Good luck with the programme and keep us updated on how you get on! 
Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and explains that the pace recommended for C25K is one at which you can clearly speak full sentences, not just gasp the odd word.
This is the pace for building stamina, which is the main aim of the plan.
Speed comes later.......
Enjoy your journey.
Welcome. Sorry I can't advice re the asthma, but good luck with the plan 🏃
As a fellow asthmatic and quite a bit older than you here are things that help me....... as has been said hundreds of times before on this forum slow is the way to go, it doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you go. I find consciously reminding myself to relax and drop my shoulders helps enormously as soon as I get short of breath. You will find your breathing gets easier the fitter you get so it is really worth the huge effort at the start of your fitness journey. Oh and don’t ever forget your “safety blanket” inhaler when you run 😉 Good luck
Hi! I’m asthmatic and had pneumonia a couple of years ago. I’ve done C25K solely for my lungs and it’s the best feeling when you graduate! Your lungs will thank you for it! I’m just getting over an exacerbation so back to week 6 for me and taking it steady!
I used to panic at the start and worry about my asthma- I now know as long as I’ve had my inhaler before and take it with me I’ll be fine.
I'm 36 and asthmatic too and recently restarted C25K after family issues prevented me running.
I've juat completed Week 1, up to now I find that I need to take my reliever before I set off because once the cold hits my windpipe it sets me off, I carry it with me the whole run because at half way I need to use it again (I'm going up hill and I have a head cold)
Also I'm trying to count strides as I run breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth and during the walk sections I'm breathing through my sleeve if I'm still struggling.
The key thing is, go slow! If you're struggling, go slower! Enjoy yourself each time you go out and you will wamt to go back out. If you have no run buddy to talk to, music helps. Sing as loudly or as quietly as you like because no-one genuinely cares, we are all equally as self conscious.
It is getting easier with each run. But if you're still worried, speak to your doctor or asthma nurse. Good luck and I look forward to reading about your adventures!
Me too 61 year old with mild asthma on Week 4. Take your inhaler out with you just in case and practice that 4 step breathing...count 1 2 3 4....and go with it!!
So many different types of asthma of course. I have the chronic type which can get worse quickly with certain allergens. I have a preventer inhaler and a reliever. I have only had one acute attack since I started running last May. The overall impact has been great with my average peak flow improving by about 30 so far. So all good really. Freezing cold is a trigger for some I know; some people wear a thin neck gaitor and run with it over mouth and nose. Maybe worth trying? And.....take it really slowly, but that applies to everyone starting out.😊
Asthmatic 28-yr-old here! Just completed week 4. My asthma is mild and I don't usually take inhalers, but this week I found myself really struggling to breathe by the end of the session. Took an inhaler before my next attempt and slowed down a touch and it made such a difference, I think because I don't take them regularly I hadn't considered I might need to when running (stupid, I know). I also run in the gym, which helps as the cold air is a serious trigger for me, although it is a bit boring. Good luck!
Hi mate 60 with astoma just completed second week of week one. But still didn't do the full 8 minutes of runing .but did manage seven. So it's back to week one again next week. But every run makes you stronger take care
Thanks everyone
Just bought a PumpSnug. Inexpensive holder for my inhaler 👍🏻
Hello
I'm also Asthmatic bit older than you and have found running really has helped my breathing.
I used 2 puffs of blue before I leave the house and find I don't need to use it while running. I did get out of breath but that was more my fitness than wheezing O.o
I've forgotten to use/take with me a few times.
One cold day morning last week I did my 5k without it (forgot) it was harder and I could feel a slight wheeze running and needed it when I came into the warm house after but to be able to do that is amazing as back in Sept I was wheezing and puffing after 2mins running 
Take inhaler before you run, especially in the very cold weather. A buff over your mouth could help in icy air. My asthma, although mild, was gone by week 3.
I’ve been doing WW 5 months I’m down 32 lbs and 28lbs before that
I walk 5-7 miles a day and I’ve just started c25k and Zumba classes
A proper weightloss lifestyle is best you just have to find the right lifestyle for you
Will I ever get to run 5km in 30 minutes?!? 
47 yr old dad running the challenge with a 12 yr old
Week 3 Run 2 done. Not losing any weight yet :(
Will i actually lose weight running...?
Advice to get my 16 yr old to try this programme...
