Question for runners

[Sukhoi]

I'm not out of shape by any means. I'm 6'0" 150 lbs, and during the summer I go on 2+ hour bike rides in 90 degree temperatures. However, I cannot run or do anything that requires continuous running like basketball and soccer. Whenever I start to run after a little while (half-mile at the most) my throat really starts to hurt almost from friction from the air I'm breathing. It feels like my throat is being rubbed raw, and it gets hard to breate. Is this normal? If I was to start jogging regularly would this condition likely go away quickly?

 

[Colt45]

It's supposed to go away with routine, but i'm too lazy to find out if it works or not

 

[JoeKing]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
I'm not out of shape by any means. I'm 6'0" 150 lbs, and during the summer I go on 2+ hour bike rides in 90 degree temperatures. However, I cannot run or do anything that requires continuous running like basketball and soccer. Whenever I start to run after a little while (half-mile at the most) my throat really starts to hurt almost from friction from the air I'm breathing. It feels like my throat is being rubbed raw, and it gets hard to breate. Is this normal? If I was to start jogging regularly would this condition likely go away quickly?

not quickly, but yes it should go away. Bring a water bottle with you when you run or keep somthing in your mouth to stimulate saliva production.

 

[skim milk]

you're just not used to it, especially since you bike only time to time and not on a routine basis
basketball and riding a bike are two different things

jogging, running on the treadmill, riding the bike, etc. will get you in better shape but you have the freedom to stop whenever so you won't be pushing yourself to the max

On the other hand, full court 4 on 4 basketball will condition you like no other. You can't stop and you keep pushing yourself even if you are dragging yourself and about to faint
I used to play basketball so often that I had no trouble breathing or keeping up but I recently played after a long gap... even though I was active, jogged and hit the gym often, I was literally about to faint and it was maximum conditioning

 

[xSkyDrAx]

Breathe through your nose.

 

[bapace]

You could be asthmatic. I am, and biking doesn't bother me, but Running does. have to keep water and an inhaler with me when I do run.

 

[OffTopic1]

You are running too hard. What you need is to find a jogging program that fit your ability.

I started to run several years ago and after 8 weeks I was doing 2 miles with out problem and before the end of the summer I was doing 5 miles at lunch break.

Jog 30 sec walk 30 sec, and do this for 20 intervals for 3 days.
Jog 60 sec walk 30 sec, and do this for 15 intervals for 3 days.
Jog 90 sec walk 15 sec, and do this for 10 intervals for 3 days.
Jog 2 min walk for 15-20 sec, and do this for 20-30 min for 3-4 days.
Jog 5 min walk 15-20 sec, and do this for 20-30 min for 3-4 days.
Jog 10 min walk for 30 sec, and do this for 20-30 min for 3-4 days.
Jog for 20-30 min everyday.

Make sure to rest and consult a doctor if you feel and pain on your feet, legs, knees & back.

PS. I don?t run any longer because old sport injuries interfere with it. I now take long walks, biking, and hiking for exercise.

 

[bamacre]

Don't worry. This symptom is very normal for a lot of people, who are mostly women that love to give felacio.

J/K

Do you have asthma?

 

[Kelvrick]

Ease up your workouts and try breathing in with your nose and out with your mouth.

 

[SWScorch]

Sounds like either exercise-induces asthma, or you're simply working too hard. Try jogging at a more comfortable pace; your heartrate shouldn't get over 140ish and your breathing should be no quicker than one breath per two steps. (eg - inhaling takes two steps, exhaling takes two steps)

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: bapace
You could be asthmatic. I am, and biking doesn't bother me, but Running does. have to keep water and an inhaler with me when I do run.

same thing happens to me. --

to the OP, you should probably talk to a doctor about it, if it is asmtha - they can prescribe an inhaler for you which would help a ton.

 

[OffTopic1]

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[Looney]

I have asthma, and it acts up all the time when i run, but it doesn't sound anythign like that. Asthma to me occurs in my chest, not my throat.

 

[Sukhoi]

Hmm I don't think it's asthma. I've never had any problem at all with asthma or anything related to it. This is definitely in my throat and not my chest.

I do still get it when breathing through my nose. It shows up a little bit slower, but still shows up.

OffTopic thanks for that list, I may try that out.

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Hmm I don't think it's asthma. I've never had any problem at all with asthma or anything related to it. This is definitely in my throat and not my chest.

I do still get it when breathing through my nose. It shows up a little bit slower, but still shows up.

OffTopic thanks for that list, I may try that out.

I get the same thing when I do a lot of running, but I can't breathe through my nose for very long due to chronic sinusitis.

 

[rayray2]

Originally posted by: JoeKing

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
I'm not out of shape by any means. I'm 6'0" 150 lbs, and during the summer I go on 2+ hour bike rides in 90 degree temperatures. However, I cannot run or do anything that requires continuous running like basketball and soccer. Whenever I start to run after a little while (half-mile at the most) my throat really starts to hurt almost from friction from the air I'm breathing. It feels like my throat is being rubbed raw, and it gets hard to breate. Is this normal? If I was to start jogging regularly would this condition likely go away quickly?

not quickly, but yes it should go away. Bring a water bottle with you when you run or keep somthing in your mouth to stimulate saliva production.

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