Whether you’re a new runner or a veteran, learning how to breathe while running is a fundamental skill that will make you a better athlete.
Asthma
Running with Asthma: From Huff-and-Puff to Half-Marathon
Running with asthma may seem impossible. But as an asthmatic, I promise you can become a runner if you know these three things when you start!
#runstreak day 9: follow-up and community check-in
Today’s run was pretty easy. A 9:27 mile, and my heartrate never went over 165, really. Not that I noticed, at least. And that’s awesome. Recovery runs aren’t meant to tax you. They are just there to keep you moving and making sure your body doesn’t wither away into a lifeless husk.
#runstreak day 7: Proper Running Form (Health Hacks 018)
I finished 3.1 miles at 9:55 minutes per mile, but I had to push myself at the very end to keep that pace. I was running faster than that overall, but my walk breaks took my average pace down. I pushed too hard, and almost had an asthma attack on the road.
#runstreak day 4: Food, Running Shoes, and Monkey Feet (Health Hacks, episode 015)
Day 4! Woo! I only ran a mile today, but I did it faster than I did yet: 8:54. I look forward to when my typical mile time gets down to the 7:50-8min mark again. That’s always a good boost to my confidence.
#runstreak day 3: It’s okay to take walk breaks (Health Hacks, Episode 014)
Your legs use different muscles for walking and running, and taking breaks from beating your legs up can help them rest and run even further.
I think I really, really like race medals…
I’ve received a medal at each of the last three races I ran, and now I’m addicted to them.
Motivation for Faster Running
I ran the fastest 10k I have in years because I was afraid I’d be late to work if I didn’t.
Running Is What Keeps Me Alive
Mom was in the hospital. I was overcome by anxiety. Another hereditary health concern? I ran. That night, quite literally, I was running for my life.
You Can’t Beat Exercise Induced Asthma. You Just Have To Outrun It.
You can’t beat exercise-induced asthma. You just have to outrun it.