Lung issues still present. I didn't get up until 8:30 (which is sleeping in b/c I couldn't fall asleep finally until about 1 and then woke up at 5:30 hacking my guts out.
So I took Aunts advice "Ya only have to run for 10 minutes"
I took the dogs out and decided to test my lungs. We did pretty well. It wasn't till I stopped running where my lungs felt bad again.
I kind of had an epiphany about my lungs last night. What if I'm not sick and it is anxiety induced? I looked up anxiety symptoms and chest tightness or not being able to breath with ease is one of them. But running is my stress reliever. So I'm in a catch 22. But now that I know I can run and won't have a breathing spasm and fall over and die I think I will try running again tomorrow.
I'm going to change my 1/2 marathon goal for Sept 6th to run for fun instead of running it under 2. I think that is causing too much pressure in my head. It seems when I set actual goals for myself (besides finishing and having fun) I freak out and go into shut down mode. (I think this comes from highschool years of not liking any physical activity or sports). I wish I could change my mindset some how.
In other running news--I'm trying to sign up to be an assistant coach for Girls on the Run. I say trying b/c they are pretty bad an replying to emails in a timely manner. They have a slot for me in the spring but now in the fall they said I could be an extra coach. This sounds weird so I emailed the main coach directly to see if he really needs me or if I would just be in the way. Cross your fingers. I think helping girls like me will be fun and I wish I would have known about the joys running when I was younger! | 