Jenny asks…
How can I breathe better when running.?
So for off-season training we have to run multiple laps, and I get tired [Heavy breathing] after about 2 laps, and no, i do not have asthma. I'm pretty sure it has to do with lung capacity so i want to know: How can I increase my lung capacity so that i wont get tired as easily
admin answers:
1.Breath in through your nose and breath out your mouth.
2.Run with your hands out and without putting them into a fist- this prevents tightening your muscles and increases speed.
3.Run at your own pace you only run at top speed at the end of the race and if you want to keep first place run top speed in the beginning as well.
4.Try not to spit you want to have as much water in your body.
If you want to build stamina use a jump rope to get your blood flowing.
Lizzie asks…
How can i do rugby with asthma?
I am doing rugby this year and we have to do a lot of running to get in shape for the spring. I have very bad asthma, and even when I use my inhaler before practice, i have a very hard time breathing. It's really though and I don't know what to do!
My coach said that if people can't/don't like to run they should quit now. I really want to do rugby but it is very hard to breathe while running. Thank you!!
admin answers:
You need to seek professional advice, from the physician who is managing your asthma. "Asthma" covers a very wide range of manifestations, and only the trained professionals who are familiar with your case - and your general physiology, broader health, and *all* the medications (prescription and over-the-counter) you are using - can help you work out how to proceed. Some asthmatics do fine in aerobic sports, others simply cannot do that.
Be sure that the coach understands your situation - she/he needs to in order to ensure your safety and the welfare of the team, as well as to properly understand your performance. First words out of the coach's mouth will be: What does your doctor think?
Good luck.
Mark L.
Helen asks…
Are these signs of asthma, or am i just breathing wrong when i run? Please help!?
Okay, so on fridays at my school we run a mile. I got really excited because i liked to run and thought a mile wasnt that bad. I was wrong. Instead of running a mile we ran half a mile and my throat was like throbbing. My p.e. teacher said we were gonna "work our way up to the mile" but i dunno if i could be able to do that. My throat was actually hurting when i breathed in and i dunno why. It was pretty hot out, and i was breathing in with my mouth and out with my mouth if that makes a difference. I dunno if i have asthma or if its just how i breath. Any ideas? Suggestions? All help is apreiciated. I know this is long, so thanks for reading it. =]
Oh yeah, and i finished at 5:50. At least i wasn't last, but i thought that was a long time for a half a mile
admin answers:
You should go to an allergist, they will be able to tell you if you do in fact have asthma.
Daniel asks…
Ways to best improve breathing while running?
My breathing has always been the weakest part of my running. During races when I physically feel alright (well, tired naturally, but like I could go faster) the lack of oxygen I'm getting always is detrimental to my performance.
Even post base building I have the same issue. I feel like there's no way to make my cardio stronger. It probably has something to do with the fact I have asthma and don't take/do anything for it, but I feel like to an extent it's an unfair advantage if I were to take something.
How to improve?
admin answers:
Walking with hand weights(there's a book called Heavyhands that explains why it works... It's a proven method of increasing you're aerobic capacity/VO2 max) and may be one of the best solutions for you because of your asthma.
You could try using an elliptical trainer, or biking just make sure that you're breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Another thing not to do is lean over on your knees like many people do when they're out of breath because it cuts your lung capacity in half making you more out of breath... Good luck, I hope I helped.
Ken asks…
MAJOR breathing problems when running?
I just need a little help or info about my health.
Im 17 and I've been pretty fit my whole life you could say.
Ive participated in sports such as football and track, so Im no stranger to tiring exercise.
But lately, I've had some real trouble with breathing when I run.
I've been doing some offseason training on my own.
When I do sprints, I can barely last 40 yds without feeling like Im going to pass out.
I run about 35 and have to jog the remaining 5.
I try to do 8 sprints
My stamina is COMPLETELY gone!
Heres where the problem comes in.
Immediately after I stop, I have like some weird asthma attack.
Im breathing in air like normal, (not shallow and no wheezing), and no matter how much I fill my lungs with air, I dont feel like im getting oxygen.
The air feels empty.
As soon as I finish the sprint, I try to catch my breath but as I breathe and take in air, I feel like theres really no air at all.
I start seeing stars and feeling like throwing up.
Last time it happened, it lasted for about 5 minutes straight. I just stood there trying to breathe but slowly I felt like I was fading away or something.. Really scary!
I have to convince myself that I'll make it through it and that it will be okay (which is really hard), and then out of nowhere, I feel a rush of oxygen to my brain and it kinda awakens me again.
Its really scary because when Im like at the verge of passing out or whatever, I temporarily lose vision. Like everything goes really really dark, even if its bright outside.
Ive yet to actually pass out, but I think Ive just been strong enough to not let myself pass out.
What can I do to get rid of this?
Is my stamina really that bad and Im just overworking myself?
Is there a way to overcome this?
And why has it never shown up before?
PS once I come back home, I am completely worn out. Barely enough energy to shower.
admin answers:
Yes - sounds like a little asthma. It will make your lungs feel "full" - like you're not getting enough Oxygen - and you aren't. And it will often be stimulated by exercise.
The really good news is that there's medications now - just a few years ago there weren't any - and you just died or took some really horrible drugs like Prednisone or shots of adrenalin. But now the medications are amazingly good - but it's all prescription - so you have to go to the doctor. Often the doctor won't believe you and won't give you any medicine.... I keep hearing this anyway. But it's worth a try.
I doubt if you have anything like blocked arteries to your heart....
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