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Madness strikes again W7R3

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This week I am on nights. I have just finished night number 2 of 4, so I decided to do my second run of the week this morning. Boy, did I suffer.

I had changed my route as I like a bit change. The route takes me by the side of a busy route so it has traffic as we are now hitting the rush hour.

I did my second run of 25 minutes and this time my distance was 3.5K. I managed a kilometre more on Monday. I had taken my inhaler prior to running as I am asthmatic and wanting to keep my airways clear. This run my breathing felt heavy and I wonder if this due to the pollution coming from the cars. My usual route is on quieter roads with less traffic.

I think I will do my next run either Friday or Saturday away from busy main roads. Plus I come off nights Friday morning. Well that’s my run for today; time for breakfast and bed.

Have a good day and happy running 🏃‍♀️

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It should say run 2.

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Lots of things can affect your running as you say possible pollution affecting your breathing, just go back to your quieter route. Good luck 😊

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Scouser67Graduate in reply toBuddy34

Thanks Bud. That is good advice. 👍

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Great job getting it done. On the odd day when I run down pavements I really struggle with the fumes from cars, the air is so heavy and I end up running noticeably slower. As I live in a place with constant traffic, I’m pretty much always to be found running in the parks.

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well done for getting it done

the heat has caused a rise in pollution as well, I suffered badly yesterday even running in my basement

despite your problems you did your run, so well done

rest up and enjoy your sleep

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Definitely go somewhere with cleaner air. Have you got canal towpaths nearby?

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Scouser67Graduate in reply toBaddieThePirate

When I have my days off I am going to go exploring and find somewhere where the air is cleaner. I guess running after a night shift doesn’t work for me perhaps.

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Or perhaps rush hour running was the problem...

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Scouser67Graduate in reply toBaddieThePirate

Probably. And I ran next to a busy road.

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