Lift: Fighting Asthma (Jogging Journal)

Lift · 05-22-2006, 02:03 PM

Background: I'm overweight and unhealthy (less so than a year ago

and slowly loosing the pudge and pushing heavier weights. I'm asthmatic, not badly so but aside from being generally asthmatic I suffer from exercise induced asthma. This is not so bad in confined air condition places such as the gym. But outside it's a different story - after a few minutes my lungs become so tight and full of crap that continuing exercises becomes impossible and i have to stop.

See the following for

General Asthma information: http://www.asthma.org.uk/all_about_asthma/index.html
Exercise induced Asthma (EIA): http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/asthma_exer.htm
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/exerc...article_em.htm

The second link has *lots* of information

Quick Summary: Running outdoors is the worst trigger for exercised induced asthma (which makes this a challenge).

Quick Summary Controlling EIA: The use of beta-2-agonists (such as Ephedrine (available OTC) & Clenbuterol (illegal in most countries/or on prescription) help dramatically. Caffeine has also been shown (at highish doses) to have a positive effect.

The use of your 'reliever' medication prior to exercise is of some (but in my experience: limited) benefit.

More interestingly the fitter you are the better your EIA generally becomes.

There is a lot more info (see the links and google) I havent typed it up becuase those of us suffering from EIA already know it and those of us that dont probably arent all that interested:p

Purpose: The purpose of this journal is to prove that it *is* possible to overcome asthma/allergies and exercise outside in the great outdoors like everybody else. I've chosen to start a new journal to do this so I have all the information in one easy to access place.

Why Now?: Why Not :boink1:

The Target: 6 mile jog (No deadline)

The Plan: I'll will be running a minimum of 1 mile 3 x a week to start with taking breaks as necessary. After this has been completed I will do a little more depending on: my lungs, my legs and general energy levels.

I'll be running outside in the park behind my house (its a huge park connected to many others by the Trans Pennine trail). For the mile I'll be going around the pond (which is a mile), the track is concrete.

Supplementation: 500mg of caffeine prior to exercise. Ideally I'd like to show that it is possible to do this without the use of Ephedrine and Clenbuterol - but we will see.

Wish Me Luck
Lift

Lift · 05-22-2006, 02:07 PM

Supplementation: 250mg Caffeine

Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved)
Time: 10:05
Stops: 3, at roughly the 3:30, 6:30: and 8 min marks. I stopped my watch on stopping.

Extra Work: 6mins w/o stopping on concrete and mud track, some uphill and some down.

Notes: The mile was hard and my lungs burnt. The extra work (jog home) was easy and i felt as though i could carry on a lot longer. Perhaps this is because I found a comfortable pace and rythm or perhaps my lungs became slightly more accustomed to the outdoors.

pammiejoe6 · 05-22-2006, 02:57 PM

wow way to go! i personally hate hate hate cardio...hahaha....and theres no way i could do 1 mile 3 times a week!

take it slow and easy lift! dont hurt yourself by going balls to the wall right off the bat ok?

hugs!

**Trick D** · 05-22-2006, 04:08 PM

That is great man, good luck with it.

Lift · 05-23-2006, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pammiejoe6

wow way to go! i personally hate hate hate cardio...hahaha....and theres no way i could do 1 mile 3 times a week!

take it slow and easy lift! dont hurt yourself by going balls to the wall right off the bat ok?

hugs!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trick D

That is great man, good luck with it.

Thanks for the support guys! I'm very excited to be doing this, time for me to hit the hay so i can get some walking/running in tomorrow. I think the best approach is to spend some time outdoors as often as possible even if its only a 20min walk before breakfast. Stay tuned!

Lift · 05-23-2006, 02:05 PM

Supplementation: 400mg Caffeine

Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved)
Time: 10:39
Stops: 0

Extra Work: 5mins w/o stopping up and down some slight slopes on a mud track. 2 x 2min hill runs a little later

Notes: WOW I'm pleased, the mile was hard but I made it so no complaining (it's not as hard as widow-makers or 3x3 deadlifts). It's nothing to get excited about though asthma's worse on some days and better on others so no celebration but its a start and I have a time to beat on thursday!

The extra work was great fun, hills hurt and cross country is awesome fun especially because I didn't know where the track went!

I forgot to mention this yesterday: my calves are pumped running is the best calf workout ever. Oh today I got blisters...guess I'm gonna get manly feet heh.

Lift · 05-25-2006, 12:41 PM

Supplementation: 400mg Caffeine

Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved)
Time: 10:25 <<<<PR
Stops: 0

Extra Work: A couple 2 min jogs 2-3k walking

Notes: The mile still hurt like hell but my lungs held up a lot better, soon its gonna be my fitness that lets me down. I'm not sure how to proceed next week I could continue doing 1 mile till it's comfortable or I could keep going till i drop (probably wont be that much further) or i could set a 2 mile target and do it stopping as necssary. I like the last option best right now, but right now I'm in my comfy chair not out there sucking wind.

The extra work was limited because tomorrows leg day and I want to tear it up

Squatting over running after all.

No more running till my calves stop hurting hopefully monday or tuesday :run:

Lift · 05-29-2006, 07:49 PM

Supplementation: None

Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved)
Time: 10:33
Stops: None

Extra Work: None

Notes: Lungs pretty muched sucked all the way round and I got a stitch but I pushed it out anyway. To some extent and it is a very limited extent it was easier than last time. I didnt really want to go but got to do what you got to do

05-22-2006, 02:03 PM	#1
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Lift: Fighting Asthma (Jogging Journal) Background: I'm overweight and unhealthy (less so than a year ago and slowly loosing the pudge and pushing heavier weights. I'm asthmatic, not badly so but aside from being generally asthmatic I suffer from exercise induced asthma. This is not so bad in confined air condition places such as the gym. But outside it's a different story - after a few minutes my lungs become so tight and full of crap that continuing exercises becomes impossible and i have to stop. See the following for General Asthma information: http://www.asthma.org.uk/all_about_asthma/index.html Exercise induced Asthma (EIA): http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/asthma_exer.htm http://www.emedicinehealth.com/exerc...article_em.htm The second link has lots of information Quick Summary: Running outdoors is the worst trigger for exercised induced asthma (which makes this a challenge). Quick Summary Controlling EIA: The use of beta-2-agonists (such as Ephedrine (available OTC) & Clenbuterol (illegal in most countries/or on prescription) help dramatically. Caffeine has also been shown (at highish doses) to have a positive effect. The use of your 'reliever' medication prior to exercise is of some (but in my experience: limited) benefit. More interestingly the fitter you are the better your EIA generally becomes. There is a lot more info (see the links and google) I havent typed it up becuase those of us suffering from EIA already know it and those of us that dont probably arent all that interested:p Purpose: The purpose of this journal is to prove that it is possible to overcome asthma/allergies and exercise outside in the great outdoors like everybody else. I've chosen to start a new journal to do this so I have all the information in one easy to access place. Why Now?: Why Not :boink1: The Target: 6 mile jog (No deadline) The Plan: I'll will be running a minimum of 1 mile 3 x a week to start with taking breaks as necessary. After this has been completed I will do a little more depending on: my lungs, my legs and general energy levels. I'll be running outside in the park behind my house (its a huge park connected to many others by the Trans Pennine trail). For the mile I'll be going around the pond (which is a mile), the track is concrete. Supplementation: 500mg of caffeine prior to exercise. Ideally I'd like to show that it is possible to do this without the use of Ephedrine and Clenbuterol - but we will see. Wish Me Luck Lift __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

05-22-2006, 02:07 PM	#2
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	May 22nd, Day 1 Supplementation: 250mg Caffeine Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved) Time: 10:05 Stops: 3, at roughly the 3:30, 6:30: and 8 min marks. I stopped my watch on stopping. Extra Work: 6mins w/o stopping on concrete and mud track, some uphill and some down. Notes: The mile was hard and my lungs burnt. The extra work (jog home) was easy and i felt as though i could carry on a lot longer. Perhaps this is because I found a comfortable pace and rythm or perhaps my lungs became slightly more accustomed to the outdoors. __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

05-23-2006, 02:05 PM	#6
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Supplementation: 400mg Caffeine Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved) Time: 10:39 Stops: 0 Extra Work: 5mins w/o stopping up and down some slight slopes on a mud track. 2 x 2min hill runs a little later Notes: WOW I'm pleased, the mile was hard but I made it so no complaining (it's not as hard as widow-makers or 3x3 deadlifts). It's nothing to get excited about though asthma's worse on some days and better on others so no celebration but its a start and I have a time to beat on thursday! The extra work was great fun, hills hurt and cross country is awesome fun especially because I didn't know where the track went! I forgot to mention this yesterday: my calves are pumped running is the best calf workout ever. Oh today I got blisters...guess I'm gonna get manly feet heh. __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

05-25-2006, 12:41 PM	#7
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Supplementation: 400mg Caffeine Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved) Time: 10:25 <<<<PR Stops: 0 Extra Work: A couple 2 min jogs 2-3k walking Notes: The mile still hurt like hell but my lungs held up a lot better, soon its gonna be my fitness that lets me down. I'm not sure how to proceed next week I could continue doing 1 mile till it's comfortable or I could keep going till i drop (probably wont be that much further) or i could set a 2 mile target and do it stopping as necssary. I like the last option best right now, but right now I'm in my comfy chair not out there sucking wind. The extra work was limited because tomorrows leg day and I want to tear it up Squatting over running after all. No more running till my calves stop hurting hopefully monday or tuesday :run: __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

05-29-2006, 07:49 PM	#8
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Supplementation: None Primary Target: 1 Mile (Achieved) Time: 10:33 Stops: None Extra Work: None Notes: Lungs pretty muched sucked all the way round and I got a stitch but I pushed it out anyway. To some extent and it is a very limited extent it was easier than last time. I didnt really want to go but got to do what you got to do __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

05-22-2006, 02:57 PM	#3
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	wow way to go! i personally hate hate hate cardio...hahaha....and theres no way i could do 1 mile 3 times a week! take it slow and easy lift! dont hurt yourself by going balls to the wall right off the bat ok? hugs!

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