I saw my pulmonologist today and left feeling happy and excited. I’ve been struggling with my running. To the point of there isn’t much running happening. I’ve been working on my running for over a year now, and as of today, I can barely run 1.5 minutes. And it’s not because I’m taking it too fast. I’m…
The Whining Begins – Part 3
The fall isn’t the best time for my lungs. I start to feel tight. Exercise becomes harder. I feel short of breath more easily. Usually by November I’m on IV antibiotics. In the week leading up to the ATM my lungs felt tighter. Even the day of the TV interview I was concerned about whether I’d be…
The Whining Begins – Part 2
Encouraged by this improvement, at the beginning of 2014 I decided I would setup a running plan that would get me through the Army Ten Miler (ATM) in October. The ATM is “that” race for me. Having signed up for it three previous times, I was never well enough to show up for the race. …
The Whining Begins – Part 1
I’ve decided to start a blog that will be informative (run/workout stats including blood oxygen levels and pulse), confrontative (mostly with myself) and contemplative (hopefully). Being a runner isn’t easy under the best of circumstances. We are pushing the body, our legs, our heart and our lungs outside of their comfort zones. When we push ourselves…
Running On Air 