Running Breathless

[tglpgm]

Hmm.. Not sure who has had the same issue. Lets see. I will start from here.

19 years old. computer is my hobby. I work out occasionally now, not as much as I once did.

I absolutely hate running. It physically makes me feel like pure crap. I haven't ran at ALL since gym class in like sophomore year. SO basically its been 3 years since I ran even .5 miles. I dont know, I can never breath at all and I am trying to get running because I want to keep myself healthy. But when you feel like pure crap when you only run about 5 minutes and huff n puff and throat is mucousy and feels inflammed its just horrible.

HAs anyone been through this and used a specific method to get above it and condition themselves for the endurance needed to feel great while running and do it consistantly 2miles or more?! Input would be greatly appreciated.

[Pom]

Mate I too have to make a come back into running. I find having a swim before jogging gets the muscles and lungs primed.

[bluetortilla]

I cycle mostly. Feels great for me. I can push it as hard as I want, or pull back when I need to. I do get winded, but not like running.

[RunnerGirl]

I have the worst time with breathing while running in the cold. I wear those lower face masks that skiers use when I run in the cold. Are you running outside in the cold?

You also may be starting out to fast. Try a really light job at first and then build up. Coordinate your breathing to keep with the rhythm of your jogging. If you are trying to run like you did in gym it may be to much too soon.

[BrittnieM]

I have been an avid runner for the past 6 years. I try to run 4-7 miles 5 days a week. However, I can truely empathize with the feeling of "pure crap" during a run. According to the ACSM guidelines for exercise testing and prescription, you don't necessarily have to run to gain cardiovascular endurance and get back into shape. If running isn't for you, there are alternate modes of exercise that can give just as good of results. For example, I find that on days when I run for 5 minutes and feel like I'm going to die, I switch and do the elliptical machine for the remainder of my workout. However, if you are determined to run, the main focus is simply to start out at a low to moderate intensity. As your body begins to adapt to getting back into shape, you will find that you are able to increase the speed and duration without too much trouble. Results do take time, so be patient and keep up the motivation to do your best, whatever the mode of exercise may be.