I went to the gym last night and ran on the treadmill for the first time in 3 weeks. And I am sure I sound like a broken record with this...but I just couldn't breathe. In January I was able to do at least 10 minutes of jogging...last night the longest was 2 minutes. I almost passed out from the lack of oxygen. Also, skinny chick jamming at a speed of an 8 next to me made me want to leave! I could see her side eyeing me and my 4 and the fact that I had to keep slowing down. All I kept seeing in my head was this happening to her because she was running with her phone in her hand and kept playing around with it!
I did 2 miles in 40 minutes. I know I am faster outside, but only because I walk faster than I do on the treadmill. I wanted to cry. I got in the car and I had to hold back the tears. I want SO VERY BADLY to be able to run just a fucking MILE! I want it! I know if I keep at it, someday I will...I just thought that 4 months into this journey that I would be closer.
So, here is my NEW plan of action! I know it is allergy season and this makes my asthma ten times worse. So, along with my other commitments I am making for the month of April...I need to add that I am going to be DILIGENT in taking ALL my asthma meds! What do I take?
1) Advair - twice a day
2) Combivent - twice a day
3) Albuterol - rescue inhaler, take it at least 4 times a day
4) Singulair - before bed
5) Claritin - twice a day
And if you think this is alot I use to have a nebulizer for breathing treatments - I haven't had to use it in about 5 years, in fact I threw it out during our move 2 years ago. Also, the Dr. took me off of Flovent a few months ago...I think at one point in time I was suppose to be taking 8 different medications. Key word being SUPPOSE TO.....
Usually only #2 and #3 are the only ones I take...if I am running outside I will take #1 about 20 minutes before. I just REALLY hate being dependent on medication to function. But, I guess if I am going to make this shit happen I need to do this!
So, I am going back to C25K....I am no longer running in the Bay to Breakers so I can ditch the 10K trainer for now. I will finish this bad boy if it kills me!
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