Beginning to Run Thread

[Dogmama]

Would wearing a woolen mask - or some such thing - help your asthma?

[Catrin]

Would wearing a woolen mask - or some such thing - help your asthma?

I do have a wool balaclava...I've not tried to run in anything like that but that is an idea. I also have a thermal cap that I've worn under my helmet. I suspect that some of my thermal gear will translate. My warmest tights are my PI AMFibs but I can't imagine wearing something that substantial while running, though I do also have MidZero tights that would be fine.

Unsure how well a mask might help - but that is something to experiment with!

[Crankin]

The mask might help a lot, Catrin. Remember, though that you really don't need such heavy clothing when running. I've learned this the hard way.

[Catrin]

The mask might help a lot, Catrin. Remember, though that you really don't need such heavy clothing when running. I've learned this the hard way.

I will experiment carefully with this - for sure. I certainly don't need to get over-heated in the cold! Hopefully I can get away without having to really spend much of anything, between gym and riding I've already half a closet filled with fitness related clothing I will see if there is a better option as far as a mask is involved, and there is certainly time. I need to focus on building my running tolerance. I can only think that since the Planet Adventure race is in the same park that I ride and run in that it can only help me. Knowing that makes a night run less intimidating - and knowing Indiana we could have everything from 50 degree temps to snow/ice and zero degree temps. Regardless of what happens, preparing for this will be fun

[Crankin]

I ran again this morning, despite stating yesterday I would never run again! Did the same route, except I went the other direction around the cul de sac at the turn around point. I felt better than Sunday, ran more of the route, including the big hill. I took 3 walk breaks, 30 sec., 20 sec., 10 seconds. I am slow, but I can run for longer time periods, so that's what I do. I think having DH with me Sunday was too much.
Nothing hurt, except my heel, and I really don't know why it is hurting. It's a mild discomfort, not pain and it's fine when I stop. My back was a wreck when I woke up, but I did the stretches I am supposed to do 3x a day and it's better.
I bought myself a new pair of running capris today, for motivation.