Why would an asthmatic run you ask? Maybe because I like the challenge. I have always prided myself on trying new things and continually trying new things and always learning. So why would anyone with severe asthma want to take up running? Below are my reasons:
- to challenge myself to stick to working out 6 times a week
- learn to enjoy running (instead of hating even the thought of it)
- improve my ability to breathe with ease :)
- a healthy activity to do with my husband instead of going out to eat.
- Lastly, show friends and family, and all my blog followers that even severe asthmatics can run without having an asthma attack.
Today, I struggled with finding motivation to run. I did not run Saturday and couldn't find the motivation to go running. I realized I need to do this to show all the other asthmatics that want to run and be athletic that they can do it too. I did go for a run today and tried running really fast and when i did i started wheezing heavily, and got crampy in my sides and my lungs. I stopped and stretched and decided to walk back the rest of the way. While I walked I realized it was a combination of fear of having an asthma attack and actually having some asthma troubles. Its a mind game. still fighting it. It will get better with time.
On a fun note, Last night I went out for Halloween with some friends as the Scooby Doo Gang! Check it out!
Question of the Day: To all the asthmatics, do you have a fear of having an asthma attack while running too? If so How do you get over it?
- Tomorrow is Halloween, I am going to try to not eat any candy tomorrow and instead of sitting and eating candy, I'm going to get some exercise and work on my training schedule :) Who's With me!?
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