Question for the runners out there

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moxie1

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<P>First of all, I didn't post this in the exercise section because there is not as much traffic there and I really need some advice.</P>
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<P>I am training for a 5k just because while I am an avid exerciser, I am looking for activities that really challenge me.  I've never been a runner, and I want to start now.</P>
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<P>So, I am in week 4 of training, but am going to repeat this week because I'm struggling so much.  This week is 3 minutes of jogging, 90 seconds of walking, 5 minutes of jogging, 2 1/2 minutes of walking and then that whole thing is repeated again.</P>
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<P>I started my training at 6mph, but it is way too fast for me.  I've had to bump down to a 5mph jog just to finish this and even at that, I am barely finishing.  By the time I am done the last segment, I am extremely winded, red in the face, and sweating like a pig.  </P>
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<P>Actually I think I start to get winded at around the 90 second mark.  My legs are hanging in there fine......it's the lungs that are failing me here.</P>
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<P>Does anyone have any advice for me.  Is it normal to get this winded when starting out?  It's not like I've never exercised before.  I've done tae bo, I regularly walk (at 4mph).....I've been exercising with various activities for years.  I don't seem to struggle with anything else except this and stair climbing. </P>
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<P>FYI:  My FEV1 is 70%.  Small airways (FEV25-75%) stink and are usually only in the high 30's to low 40's. </P>
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moxie1

Guest
<P>First of all, I didn't post this in the exercise section because there is not as much traffic there and I really need some advice.</P>
<P></P>
<P>I am training for a 5k just because while I am an avid exerciser, I am looking for activities that really challenge me. I've never been a runner, and I want to start now.</P>
<P></P>
<P>So, I am in week 4 of training, but am going to repeat this week because I'm struggling so much. This week is 3 minutes of jogging, 90 seconds of walking, 5 minutes of jogging, 2 1/2 minutes of walking and then that whole thing is repeated again.</P>
<P></P>
<P>I started my training at 6mph, but it is way too fast for me. I've had to bump down to a 5mph jog just to finish this and even at that, I am barely finishing. By the time I am done the last segment, I am extremely winded, red in the face, and sweating like a pig. </P>
<P></P>
<P>Actually I think I start to get winded at around the 90 second mark. My legs are hanging in there fine......it's the lungs that are failing me here.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Does anyone have any advice for me. Is it normal to get this winded when starting out? It's not like I've never exercised before. I've done tae bo, I regularly walk (at 4mph).....I've been exercising with various activities for years. I don't seem to struggle with anything elseexcept this and stair climbing.</P>
<P></P>
<P>FYI: My FEV1 is 70%. Small airways (FEV25-75%) stink and are usually only in the high 30's to low 40's. </P>
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moxie1

Guest
<P>First of all, I didn't post this in the exercise section because there is not as much traffic there and I really need some advice.</P>
<P></P>
<P>I am training for a 5k just because while I am an avid exerciser, I am looking for activities that really challenge me. I've never been a runner, and I want to start now.</P>
<P></P>
<P>So, I am in week 4 of training, but am going to repeat this week because I'm struggling so much. This week is 3 minutes of jogging, 90 seconds of walking, 5 minutes of jogging, 2 1/2 minutes of walking and then that whole thing is repeated again.</P>
<P></P>
<P>I started my training at 6mph, but it is way too fast for me. I've had to bump down to a 5mph jog just to finish this and even at that, I am barely finishing. By the time I am done the last segment, I am extremely winded, red in the face, and sweating like a pig. </P>
<P></P>
<P>Actually I think I start to get winded at around the 90 second mark. My legs are hanging in there fine......it's the lungs that are failing me here.</P>
<P></P>
<P>Does anyone have any advice for me. Is it normal to get this winded when starting out? It's not like I've never exercised before. I've done tae bo, I regularly walk (at 4mph).....I've been exercising with various activities for years. I don't seem to struggle with anything elseexcept this and stair climbing.</P>
<P></P>
<P>FYI: My FEV1 is 70%. Small airways (FEV25-75%) stink and are usually only in the high 30's to low 40's. </P>
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welshwitch

Guest
I think it makes sense just start out at a pace you're comfortable with! Maybe pick an easy, flat loop in your neighborhood. Don't worry about speed, just monitor how you're doing, and try doing a 20 minute run, and then increase it to 30, and eventually an hour or more!

ANYone, CF or not, gets winded when starting. It's the law of physics: your body doesn't want to start this routine. But once it's in motion and you have been running consistently for days, months, years, your body will crave the motion and you will be able to sustain a longer run without getting as winded, or winded at all.

The rewards you will reap through a running regimen are unmeasurable. (Well, maybe your FEV will go up LOL) But aside from that there are physical, psychological and I have noticed my lungs are clearer and I digest food better. Just a great detox all around.

I would also say to sign up for a race--that is a GREAT motivation. Is there a 5 K in your area you could train for? A 5K is only a little more than 3 miles and it is a great starting point for a beginner.

Congratulations on this new endeavor!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
I think it makes sense just start out at a pace you're comfortable with! Maybe pick an easy, flat loop in your neighborhood. Don't worry about speed, just monitor how you're doing, and try doing a 20 minute run, and then increase it to 30, and eventually an hour or more!

ANYone, CF or not, gets winded when starting. It's the law of physics: your body doesn't want to start this routine. But once it's in motion and you have been running consistently for days, months, years, your body will crave the motion and you will be able to sustain a longer run without getting as winded, or winded at all.

The rewards you will reap through a running regimen are unmeasurable. (Well, maybe your FEV will go up LOL) But aside from that there are physical, psychological and I have noticed my lungs are clearer and I digest food better. Just a great detox all around.

I would also say to sign up for a race--that is a GREAT motivation. Is there a 5 K in your area you could train for? A 5K is only a little more than 3 miles and it is a great starting point for a beginner.

Congratulations on this new endeavor!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
I think it makes sense just start out at a pace you're comfortable with! Maybe pick an easy, flat loop in your neighborhood. Don't worry about speed, just monitor how you're doing, and try doing a 20 minute run, and then increase it to 30, and eventually an hour or more!
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<br />ANYone, CF or not, gets winded when starting. It's the law of physics: your body doesn't want to start this routine. But once it's in motion and you have been running consistently for days, months, years, your body will crave the motion and you will be able to sustain a longer run without getting as winded, or winded at all.
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<br />The rewards you will reap through a running regimen are unmeasurable. (Well, maybe your FEV will go up LOL) But aside from that there are physical, psychological and I have noticed my lungs are clearer and I digest food better. Just a great detox all around.
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<br />I would also say to sign up for a race--that is a GREAT motivation. Is there a 5 K in your area you could train for? A 5K is only a little more than 3 miles and it is a great starting point for a beginner.
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<br />Congratulations on this new endeavor!
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welshwitch

Guest
Oh, you just wrote you already signed up for a 5K, AWESOME! ENJOY!!!!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Oh, you just wrote you already signed up for a 5K, AWESOME! ENJOY!!!!
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Oh, you just wrote you already signed up for a 5K, AWESOME! ENJOY!!!!
 
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NancyLKF

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I'm not a runner, but like you I am trying to be. I'm hoping my 2-year-old daughter with CF will follow my lead as she grows up and get into running. It's rough. I just started and I'm just walking. I read a beginners guide to running which said to walk for the first week for at least 30 minutes without stopping and start to pick up the pace little by little.<br>Have you ever been to www.runsickboyrun.com? If not, you should check it out. <br>
 
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NancyLKF

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I'm not a runner, but like you I am trying to be. I'm hoping my 2-year-old daughter with CF will follow my lead as she grows up and get into running. It's rough. I just started and I'm just walking. I read a beginners guide to running which said to walk for the first week for at least 30 minutes without stopping and start to pick up the pace little by little.<br>Have you ever been to www.runsickboyrun.com? If not, you should check it out. <br>
 
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NancyLKF

New member
I'm not a runner, but like you I am trying to be. I'm hoping my 2-year-old daughter with CF will follow my lead as she grows up and get into running. It's rough. I just started and I'm just walking. I read a beginners guide to running which said to walk for the first week for at least 30 minutes without stopping and start to pick up the pace little by little.<br>Have you ever been to www.runsickboyrun.com? If not, you should check it out. <br>
 
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luv2run

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Congratulations on your decision to do a 5k! When is the race? I think the best thing you can do to train is get a calendar to log your miles/time, etc. You can even add notes of how you felt during the run, and what you think helped/hurt you. Don't worry about speed at all in the beginning...work on increasing your mileage. Speed will come second and naturally <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">. Please keep us posted and good luck!

Lucy
 
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luv2run

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Congratulations on your decision to do a 5k! When is the race? I think the best thing you can do to train is get a calendar to log your miles/time, etc. You can even add notes of how you felt during the run, and what you think helped/hurt you. Don't worry about speed at all in the beginning...work on increasing your mileage. Speed will come second and naturally <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">. Please keep us posted and good luck!

Lucy
 
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luv2run

New member
Congratulations on your decision to do a 5k! When is the race? I think the best thing you can do to train is get a calendar to log your miles/time, etc. You can even add notes of how you felt during the run, and what you think helped/hurt you. Don't worry about speed at all in the beginning...work on increasing your mileage. Speed will come second and naturally <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">. Please keep us posted and good luck!
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<br />Lucy
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welshwitch

Guest
I do that too, Lucy! Mapmyrun.com is a little janky, but it's where I log my progress. I'm sure there's other sites too.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
I do that too, Lucy! Mapmyrun.com is a little janky, but it's where I log my progress. I'm sure there's other sites too.
 
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welshwitch

Guest
I do that too, Lucy! Mapmyrun.com is a little janky, but it's where I log my progress. I'm sure there's other sites too.
 
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moxie1

Guest
<P>I'm hoping to do the 5k sometime in the fall when the weather is cooler.  For now, my goal is just to do one on the treadmill.</P>
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<P>However, I think I'm going to have to take a week off because I did something to my calf muscle.  This has been a problem in the past.  My calf strains really easily.  I think I actually tore the muscle last year because I couldn't walk without severe pain and it took me a month to get back to exercise.</P>
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<P>This time, it isn't too bad, but I want to rest it before it becomes bad!  I'm very frustrated right now, because I just want to get on with this and obstacles keep coming.  Oh well....it will make it that much sweeter when I do succeed.</P>
 
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moxie1

Guest
<P>I'm hoping to do the 5k sometime in the fall when the weather is cooler. For now, my goal is just to do one on the treadmill.</P>
<P></P>
<P>However, I think I'm going to have to take a week off because I did something to my calf muscle. This has been a problem in the past. My calf strains really easily. I think I actually tore the musclelast yearbecause I couldn't walk without severe pain and it took me a month to get back to exercise.</P>
<P></P>
<P>This time, it isn't too bad, but I want to rest it before it becomes bad! I'm very frustrated right now, because I just want to get on with this and obstacles keep coming. Oh well....it will make it that much sweeter when I do succeed.</P>
 
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