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Originally Posted by LucyKKG
Ok! This is gonna sound so silly, but I'll tell you anyway. I didn't run today but I did a workout video. Lol! Hey, I did something, darnit! I have trouble breathing when I run (even if I'm in better shape). I've been told I might have exercise-induced asthma, but I've never been to a doctor about it (because it could be expensive).
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I am right there with you about the asthma! I've always been an athlete...Like t-ball since I was 4 then to softball from 6 years old til my senior year of high school, basketball from 3rd to 8th grade, volleyball from 5th-8th...even when I only played softball in high school, I kept up with working out during off seasons...but I've always SUCKED at running! Whenever I'm running and I have to stop, it's because I'm so winded, not because my body is tired. It very frustrating! For as long as I can remember, the longest I've been able to run before having to slow down and walk for a bit is 1 mile.I had asthma pretty bad when I was little. For the most part, I've grown out of it, although I definitely benefit from taking my inhaler before I go on a run.
Also, I don't think the exercise video is silly at all! I like to use them now and then when I feel like I'm getting into TOO much of a routine. I can tell that my routine needs some changing up if I'm finding some of the exercises in the video difficult... lol
I'll definitely join in on this thread!! In the past, I would only run on occasion for the cardio portion of my workout. For the most part, I would spend time on the elliptical instead. However, I recently decided that I'm going to spend more time running, because I find that it makes my workouts go a lot faster. Instead of getting ready, walking all the way to the gym (it's like on the other side of campus), finding a locker, etc., I could just go out and run. It just saves so much more time, and I definitely need that. So now that it's nice I'm going to start running outside more!
I'm proud that I was able to do 1.5 miles straight before having to stop to catch my breathe the other day. Then I walked for a few minutes and then jogged another 0.25. My long term goal is 3 miles straight! I know that sounds like nothing, but that's a big deal for me!
Today's my first day of spring break. I'm home, and I intend on running as much as I can this week.I've just mapped out the route I'm going to take for my run in a bit. It's 2.3 miles. Hopefully I can do at least 1.5 straight again!