Running issues
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Anonymous
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I'm 51 (176lb-5'8'') and not able to run. I walk a bit daily. But I can't seem to find out if I have a fitness problem or medical problem for a long time. My doc (pulmonologist) already confirmed I should be fine just using rescue inhaler 30 min prior to exercise. So It's most likely a fitness issue.
My heart rate goes up to 130/140 range with 20 min/mile pace. Vo2max is 30. Any thoughts on how can I actually run at any pace consistently? |
Anonymous
| Have you considered a stationary bike or treadmill walking with an incline to work up to running? That would be a logical first step and would allow you to more easily control the resistance to keep your heart rate more in a low aerobic zone (for you; zones are very person specific; 140 would be a good target at your age without testsing). |
Anonymous
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If your goal is running, I’d start with walking and slowly build up. Walk at an aerobic pace for you and keep doing it so that eventually your body gets used to spending more time on your feet and you are able to speed up your walking pace. Over time, your body will adjust. Once that feels comfortable, you could slowly add jogging intervals in.
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Anonymous
| I’m similar to you. I have lung issues and my heart date roses dramatically to compensate. I run by doing intervals. Start with 10:30 (run 10 seconds, walk 30) and work up. On a good day I can do 30:30 for a 10k and I’m fine with that. |
Anonymous
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You might need to switch it up - try a walk-run-walk program. Lots on the internet.
Run on a track - go to your nearest high school and do the walk-run thing because it's easier to determine when you've gone 200 m/400m, etc. I used to run alot - then gained 20 lbs. I am not the same runner I used to be and I know it's due to the extra weight - I am at 160lbs, 5'6". I am going slow because I don't think it's good for my knees to run too hard with this extra weight. |
Anonymous
| I would find a walk-run program and build up to run only very slowly. If you are consistent, you will improve. Pace doesn’t matter, nor does distance. Start at the way minimum and build up gradually. |
Anonymous
| Can anyone propose a good program?? |
Anonymous
I can’t say enough about none 2 run. So much better/easier than the couch to 5k programs I tried before, which I never completed. |
Anonymous
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+1 on the suggestions to do run:walk intervals to either work up to running or stay with intervals. That is still a good workout.
I don't think you need a program. Just get a watch or app that has an interval timer option so you can do different time lengths (example, 30 second run, 1 minute walk). If you only have a timer, go with a shorter interval for both so you're not trying to run too long to start with. |
Anonymous
| Thanks for all the suggestions. I will start walk run routines. |
Anonymous
Have you done any blood work? Definitely, you should at least check for anemia. Hypothyroid can also lead to a high heart rate. What’s your resting heart rate? |
Anonymous
| Has pulmonary hypertension been ruled out? This sounds very much like how some people first present. |
Anonymous
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First of all, not everyone has to be a runner. If you like walking, stick with that.
Second of all, you've gotten good advice. Start with little bursts of jogging within your walks. Also, try running much slower than you think you should be running. Going too fast has ended many a runner's good intentions! |
Anonymous
Haven't checked that. I will bring it up with my doctor next time. |
Anonymous
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Have you done any blood work? Definitely, you should at least check for anemia. Hypothyroid can also lead to a high heart rate. What’s your resting heart rate?
I'm anemic currently and using Iron supplements. No thyroid issues though. |