Why do I feel like the air is trying to kill me...

The hardest part of training for a triathlon for me is the running. I feel completely at home in the pool. I could swim and swim and swim and feel great. Biking is tolerable for me. It is hard, and at times kicks my trash at times but I never feel like I am dieing. Running other the hand makes me feel as though I am at deaths door. It hurts my lungs, because of asthma, and I literally feel like the only purpose of the air is to kill me. I can't get enough. I am okay until about 2 miles into the run, then my lungs start to shut down on me. By the end I feel like I am breathing through a tiny coffee straw.

So here are a few of the tactics I use to get through my hardest part of training:

First: I love to go running with my AverageIronHusband. He rocks, not only does he motivate me to go running, we run together! He often runs ahead and runs father because he can, but I love having a partner. I love having someone to catch, a goal to focus on.

Second: Hydration, Hydration, Hydration. In my training experience I have noticed that when my body is lacking hydration I cramp up and can't go as far. Now this doesn't mean hydrate right before the run, this means hydrate well the day before. Then 30 minutes before the run hydrate again.

Third: Know your body and it's limits. Over training only slows down your training efforts. When training for my first Iron Girl Event, the trainer suggested only training 10% farther then the distance you will be running.

Finally: Proper equipment. I know, this is a no brainer right. But it is true! Get a good pair of shoes to prevent injury, and in my case, do not leave home with out an inhaler!
Happy training.