Running With Astma And Loving It

May 25, 2010 - PRLog -- According to the World Health Organization, approximately 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma and 250,000 people die yearly of causes related to asthma. The sad thing is that it is a disease that may get better. A lot of professional athletes have asthma and go on to pursue a successful career in different sports.

Below are some tips for the aspiring runners out there who may be suffering from asthma.  

1.   Consult your doctor before starting any fitness program and consistently have a check up.
2.   Wear a medical warning bracelet with necessary information just to be sure. This should contain important information such as your condition, medicines and where to find them and contact information of your physicians.
3.   Bring your inhaler all the time especially when you are running.
4.   Inform someone when you are going out for a run. If you are doing it in the gym, inform gym personnel of your condition and what they should do just in case.  If you are running off road, let people know of your route.
5.   If you experience difficulty in breathing, stop. Listen to your body. It will give you warning.
6.   Avoid running in extreme weather – hot or cold. Also avoid polluted area. In fact, you home and all the places you should go to must be kept clean. Check out http://www.dustcollectionhose.org and http://www.dustcollectionhose.org/portable-dust-collector for systems you can use to keep the air in your home or office clean.
7.   Phase yourself. Start slow especially if you are just beginning. Jog, don’t run. Build up every two weeks adding 100 meters every time.
8.   Use your nose in breathing not your mouth. Your nose has natural humidifier and warmer so the air is filtered before it reaches your lungs.
9.   Avoid bursts. Slow and study does it for you.
10.   Be generous in rehydrating yourself. You will clearly see the difference with your performance when you are hydrated properly. Favor drinks with electrolytes.


Build speed and distance gradually. Your lung capacity and general fitness level will improve over time.

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