tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post1145140077586319043..comments2024-02-16T00:53:28.774-07:00Comments on Fast at Forty: Tough DecisionsMark Shenkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05401543445175578896noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-57185079930428162632010-03-27T16:22:47.106-06:002010-03-27T16:22:47.106-06:00Hi Krysten-
Please email me directly so we can ch...Hi Krysten-<br /><br />Please email me directly so we can chat. I also plan on posting a blog about exercise induced asthma shortly.<br /><br />JZ<br />joannazeiger@comcast.netJZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-81900927145416756182010-03-27T14:47:29.316-06:002010-03-27T14:47:29.316-06:00Hi, Joanna,
I'm sorry to hear about your not ...Hi, Joanna,<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your not being able to race this weekend - but am sure you made a wise choice! I DNF'd at my marathon in February, though I was on my way to BQ, due to my asthma issues. Wanted to ask you about this...<br /><br />I've recently been diagnosed with asthma, and it has been a major setback for me in my IM training. The meds I was on before(first ProAir, then QVar) did little to nothing for me, though I will acknowledge that I didn't take them consistently. Now that I understand the importance of taking my meds consistently, I am taking my Symbicort as directed - but I still feel tired, short of breath during workouts and afterwards, sore/tight in the chest, and sometimes light-headed. My rescue inhaler and rest seem to be the only things that help somewhat. Training is not very fun right now.<br /><br />Are you familiar with IM athletes using Symbicort? Is it normal for someone like me (who has now had asthma symptoms for 4 months) to take up to two weeks to feel the efficacy of the drugs?<br /><br />I appreciate any thoughts you may have!<br /><br />-Krysten<br />Evanston, ILNeoprene Luvrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253326352980273649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-24112869688076920602010-03-26T19:58:01.850-06:002010-03-26T19:58:01.850-06:00After months of training for IM Wisconsin a few ye...After months of training for IM Wisconsin a few years ago I had to pull out the morning of the race. So much had gone into the race both in time, money, a big article about me in the local paper and friends and relatives anxious to cheer me on. I learned from the experience. I will never do a warm up swim in questionable water conditions two days before any race. I woke up at 4am race morning with a fever and a sinus infection that took over a month to totally get rid of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-39131011964880014442010-03-23T20:11:44.606-06:002010-03-23T20:11:44.606-06:00Well said Julia...It show that 30 years of trainin...Well said Julia...It show that 30 years of training and competing bring wisdom. We always seem to disappoint ourselves more anybody else, but don´t fall for that. Rest well and get better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-88093837329842208582010-03-23T15:03:15.992-06:002010-03-23T15:03:15.992-06:00How about an Ironman with Plantar Fasc?......That ...How about an Ironman with Plantar Fasc?......That turned into a nice 2 year long ordeal....<br /><br />It's too bad Ironman doesn't have some form of roll over plan for AG athletes. So many people come down with something and end up wasting a ton of money and then have to spend it all over again to race (if they can even get into one). That is probably the biggest perk to racing pro...not having to deal with all that!Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06914270815050898842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-74679831532042365662010-03-23T12:04:19.982-06:002010-03-23T12:04:19.982-06:00I have competed when I shouldn't have.. and pa...I have competed when I shouldn't have.. and paid the price of poor performance. My reasoning? Maybe it's not THAT bad (poor reasoning). Even if you start a race and can finish it, despite your ailment, the mental aspect of poor performance isn't worth the risk. Rest up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-77959937079650834152010-03-23T11:49:59.938-06:002010-03-23T11:49:59.938-06:00This early in the season, undoubtedly the right de...This early in the season, undoubtedly the right decision. You certainly do not want any more races like some of those last year. You will know when you are 100% ... and, so will your competition on raceday!Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07736120242387218352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-85939158010434721382010-03-23T11:21:50.516-06:002010-03-23T11:21:50.516-06:00Hope you feel better. Pulling out is always a hard...Hope you feel better. Pulling out is always a hard call and I think you are smart to listen to your body. I bet the next race you enter you will crush it!Charisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215285733527015606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5644845182417610831.post-7598911681611531822010-03-23T11:14:08.097-06:002010-03-23T11:14:08.097-06:00Sorry to hear it but a wise move. Get wellSorry to hear it but a wise move. Get wellIANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11557276386970001849noreply@blogger.com