Once a Fat Man......but NEVER again.
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ali2
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I try to breathe from the belly but I can't get a breath deep enough.
Basically I feel like I have these shallow breaths that don't do anything, I literally feel like I am suffocating.
I am a mouth breather and I think this is the root of the problem, however, if I breathe through my nose, I really can't get enough air...
Bigguy
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--disclaimer. The poster has been reading a lot of running books but is not an expert---
The majority of runners are mouth breathers. I am a mouth breather. That should not make a big difference. What you are doing is breating too shallow. You are not holding the air long enough for the body to use it properly. You need to take slower deeper breaths.
Easier said than done I know but that is what you need to do.
How are you on the elliptical? Same general thing...
ali2
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Nope - the weird thing is that I have no breathing issues on the elliptical or the stairs whatsoever. None.
Only running does this to me and when I try to slow down my breathing, I just feel like I am smothering...I try to take really deep breaths but that is hard to do and keep moving...
I'm a freak, I know...
ali2
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Interesting....
I have no idea.
Possibly you are a freak.
Well my mental twin, what's that say about you???
ali2
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Thought that was a given anyway....
I never pretended not to be a freak.
Oh that's right - I was the only one putting on airs
No more, dear, no more...I am happy with my freak self...
Soooooooooooooo THATS WHATS WRONG WITH ME!
Im a freak! Im the same Ali... I couldnt even run when I was a child I would end up gasping for breath after a few steps with a red burning face.....
Well Brian I still think your brother was jealous even if he didnt show it. I am more convinced now u said he was popular and the center of attn!
I can do 25 mins on my bike on legs with no breathing problems and I can do stairs (now) I walk the dog sorta briskly and have stairs on the walk and 2 hills and its not too bad. But if i try to run i end up wishing someone would call 911 (or 999 cuz im in England)....
Im a freak! Im the same Ali... I couldnt even run when I was a child I would end up gasping for breath after a few steps with a red burning face.....
Well Brian I still think your brother was jealous even if he didnt show it. I am more convinced now u said he was popular and the center of attn!
I can do 25 mins on my bike on legs with no breathing problems and I can do stairs (now) I walk the dog sorta briskly and have stairs on the walk and 2 hills and its not too bad. But if i try to run i end up wishing someone would call 911 (or 999 cuz im in England)....
adeon
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My exercise of choice is actually running. I do find that if I breathe tooo deeply, I will feel more fatigued for a few seconds after the breath. I usually do a rythm in my head and count my strides: while breathing in (through my nose) when my foot hits the floor I say in my head one-two-three. Then I start to exhale (out my mouth) and I do the same one-two-three. It takes my mind off the lack of breath and the fatigue.
Trops
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Damn! Now I'm reminded that I'm supposed to go running this morning. I have a love hate relationship with running. I hate running and love to get out of it.
I went biking three days last week, riding hard for just under two hours on Saturday. I was tired and had a hell of a workout, but I wasn't shot. 30 minutes of running and I'm shot for the day. It's not the breathing anymore, either. I got that down. If I go at a 10 min mile pace then I'm fine, but step it up a bit and I can't hold on. That's what I'm working on now. But, like I said, I hate it.
I went biking three days last week, riding hard for just under two hours on Saturday. I was tired and had a hell of a workout, but I wasn't shot. 30 minutes of running and I'm shot for the day. It's not the breathing anymore, either. I got that down. If I go at a 10 min mile pace then I'm fine, but step it up a bit and I can't hold on. That's what I'm working on now. But, like I said, I hate it.
Bigguy
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ok
Today was not a bad day. I ate well- albeit a bit too much at dinner but oh well. I had a good workout. All this running talk got me motivated to go 6 miles today. Did this in 51min 4.6 sec. Not sure if that is a PR or not but it does mean I averaged somewhere around 7mph which I am happy with. I stretched for 10 minutes after to make sure the groin issue does not come back. The earliest I will run again is Thursday and I am not sure if that will happen. I want it to but still need to ease into it to avoid injury. Ill be fine.
Need to drive over 200 miles round trip tomorrow. Sucks but it is what it is. After that who knows. Probably go into the office for some catch up work.
All in all though the sun is shining and it is a beautiful afternoon
Forgot to mention this weekend. Erin and I were released from the fertility doctor on Friday. We have now 'graduated' infertility and are now going to go to her reg OBGYN for the rest of the pregnancy. She is Level 2 risk but that is just because of the 4 years it took. Huge step. Some tears were shed in the office and it was a really nice moment. As the doctor was leading us out of the office he called out to all the nurses 'Look who graduated!' They all stood up and cheered. Hell man - tearing up a bit now typing it...
Anyway- thought you all would like to know.
Thanks for reading my drivel.
Today was not a bad day. I ate well- albeit a bit too much at dinner but oh well. I had a good workout. All this running talk got me motivated to go 6 miles today. Did this in 51min 4.6 sec. Not sure if that is a PR or not but it does mean I averaged somewhere around 7mph which I am happy with. I stretched for 10 minutes after to make sure the groin issue does not come back. The earliest I will run again is Thursday and I am not sure if that will happen. I want it to but still need to ease into it to avoid injury. Ill be fine.
Need to drive over 200 miles round trip tomorrow. Sucks but it is what it is. After that who knows. Probably go into the office for some catch up work.
All in all though the sun is shining and it is a beautiful afternoon
Forgot to mention this weekend. Erin and I were released from the fertility doctor on Friday. We have now 'graduated' infertility and are now going to go to her reg OBGYN for the rest of the pregnancy. She is Level 2 risk but that is just because of the 4 years it took. Huge step. Some tears were shed in the office and it was a really nice moment. As the doctor was leading us out of the office he called out to all the nurses 'Look who graduated!' They all stood up and cheered. Hell man - tearing up a bit now typing it...
Anyway- thought you all would like to know.
Thanks for reading my drivel.
about2loseit
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That is really great, Brian! I am so happy for both of you!
Bigguy
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Thanks Angela. Its been a long tmie coming. But we are just over the moon.
I assume you are talking about the pregnancy and not my healing groin...
about2loseit
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Thanks Angela. Its been a long tmie coming. But we are just over the moon.
I assume you are talking about the pregnancy and not my healing groin...
You assume correctly, but if it makes you feel better, I am happy about your groin, too.
Just don't tell the hormonal pregnant wife.
Bigguy
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You assume correctly, but if it makes you feel better, I am happy about your groin, too.
I am significantly happier about the pregnancy- but having the groin getting better- well that is the gift that keeps on giving....
And hell no. I wont tell her- she is off for the summer and could drive down there now.
about2loseit
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And hell no. I wont tell her- she is off for the summer and could drive down there now.
Thanks for the protection, there, big guy.
I certainly owe you one.
Bigguy
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ok
yesterday was a bit rough. Tuesday night Erin discovered she had some bleeding. This prompted a call to the on call at the hospital which had the effect of her needing to go yesterday for an ultrasound. Everything is fine but I was a wreak from 10pm Tuesday until 12noon yesterday. I swear to god I lost this weight so that my body can handle the stress of this. Another ultrasound today just to look at a few things but it is more to try to figure out what happened- beauty of an HMO, if it is deemed a necessary by the primary doctor it is covered. Erin and the baby are fine and that is all that matters.
What really got me was that there was no way I could be with her yesterday because my job occasionally requires me to travel. Yesterday it was a driving tour of Illinois- drove over 250 miles yesterday. This kept me from being with her- pissed me off to be honest. I know work is important but not as important. Bah- this feeling will pass- it was one day, I will be traveling other times to and cant let it get to me.
Ate fine, had a decent workout considering the day I had. Problem was I really could not get into the cardio like I normally do. I just didn't have it, I wasn't as intense as I usually am. Weird since I usually live for cardio- love it. Maybe I was just tired- come to think of it I really wasn't into the WT either. Oh well- if I go through the motions every now and then it is not a huge issue right?
So,back in the office today. I am going to try to go to the ultrasound- it is at 1pm- if I can. My boss will not have an issue with it but I need to make sure my shit is done so I do not have it back up on me for Friday.
Thanks for reading my drivel.
yesterday was a bit rough. Tuesday night Erin discovered she had some bleeding. This prompted a call to the on call at the hospital which had the effect of her needing to go yesterday for an ultrasound. Everything is fine but I was a wreak from 10pm Tuesday until 12noon yesterday. I swear to god I lost this weight so that my body can handle the stress of this. Another ultrasound today just to look at a few things but it is more to try to figure out what happened- beauty of an HMO, if it is deemed a necessary by the primary doctor it is covered. Erin and the baby are fine and that is all that matters.
What really got me was that there was no way I could be with her yesterday because my job occasionally requires me to travel. Yesterday it was a driving tour of Illinois- drove over 250 miles yesterday. This kept me from being with her- pissed me off to be honest. I know work is important but not as important. Bah- this feeling will pass- it was one day, I will be traveling other times to and cant let it get to me.
Ate fine, had a decent workout considering the day I had. Problem was I really could not get into the cardio like I normally do. I just didn't have it, I wasn't as intense as I usually am. Weird since I usually live for cardio- love it. Maybe I was just tired- come to think of it I really wasn't into the WT either. Oh well- if I go through the motions every now and then it is not a huge issue right?
So,back in the office today. I am going to try to go to the ultrasound- it is at 1pm- if I can. My boss will not have an issue with it but I need to make sure my shit is done so I do not have it back up on me for Friday.
Thanks for reading my drivel.