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Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:48 am

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Hi Gang,
I'm new to this just started training in April 57yrs old here. Started by losing 30 lbs. Ran my first 100m came in at 14.7. My problem is lung capacity. About 75 meters I really start to gas, after completing 100m feels like I can't get enough O2 in me. Even scares me a little. Can I increase endurance at my age, and what training is best to increase lung capcity.


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Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:56 am

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Please stop and get a full physical and a cardiac stress test before you do anything else.

At 57, that kind of shortness of breath is nothing to fool around with. May just be a fitness issue, however, please go get checked out first.

S. Wright
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Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:30 am

 
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I see a doctor regularly and have always kept in half decent shape. Got a little over weight last winter. I jog 3 miles most days, and even ran the mile a few days ago with little breathing problems. I've had lung capacity test through my employer physicals and have always had good results. My biggest problem is my line of work. In the past I've been exposed to asbestos and other nuisance dust. I really think I just need to get in better shape. Just looking for training tips. Two months ago I could barely run the 100m now I can do them at a moderate pace with no problem its just when I go all out that I have a problem. Thanks for your concern though.



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Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:45 pm

 
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I agree with the previous response concerning a medical check-up if "running out of gas" is off the charts. However, I am a 60+ year old who was also exposed to asbestos back in the day. I do not have particularly good lung capacity and therefore have to pay special attention to working on this during the season. If one is not in shape anaerobically, running full speed for 100M could put you into oxygen debt. While this no longer happens to me in the 100, It remains a concern in the 200. If all medical issues are ruled out, put yourself on a well thought out interval training program of 150s and 200s that will progressively make you stronger in this area. Don't be in a big hurry to get there quickly. Small increments prevents injuries.



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Sun Jul 18, 2010 10:22 pm

 
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Exactly. Its so very important to make sure there is not a cardiac source to the shortness of breath first-that could be life threatening. Low level exercise like jogging may not bring out the issue like peak performance sprinting could.

After that, a steady monitored aerobic training program is the best bet. Gains made slowly there will be gains you see in competition. Takes time. It has taken me 3 years just to get in enough shape to throw much less run!!

Dust diseases of the lungs can be serious and anyone exposed to asbestos at anytime should have a CXR and complete pulmonary function test by a specialist in lung disease. I don't trust employer sponsored tests..


Take care-

SW



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