I went running!

[rmasu]

Amen and good for U!
I work out 6 days a week, I'm a stocky wide guy, 5'8" 190. Not a runner, a weight lifter, but after quitting marlb lights in feb I can run a 9 minute mile for 3 miles no problem. Slow down to 12 minute mile and I can knock off 5 miles easy. Now my limiting factor is my back not my lungs!

[b00stzx3]

Originally Posted by rmasu

Amen and good for U!
I work out 6 days a week, I'm a stocky wide guy, 5'8" 190. Not a runner, a weight lifter, but after quitting marlb lights in feb I can run a 9 minute mile for 3 miles no problem. Slow down to 12 minute mile and I can knock off 5 miles easy. Now my limiting factor is my back not my lungs!

Thats awesome! Glad to hear how everyone is being able to excercise so much easier thanks to E-Cigs. Subitron, you need some bionic legs or something!!

[gashin]

I started running too - up to doing 1.2 miles comfortable from barely making 1 mile a week and a half ago. I know it's not the lungs that are the limiting factor - my legs are just killing me on the uphills. I believe that vaping may in fact have an influence on this because I heard PG increases lactic acid production....

Originally Posted by rmasu

Amen and good for U!
I work out 6 days a week, I'm a stocky wide guy, 5'8" 190. Not a runner, a weight lifter, but after quitting marlb lights in feb I can run a 9 minute mile for 3 miles no problem. Slow down to 12 minute mile and I can knock off 5 miles easy. Now my limiting factor is my back not my lungs!

[TnA]

Originally Posted by gashin

I started running too - up to doing 1.2 miles comfortable from barely making 1 mile a week and a half ago. I know it's not the lungs that are the limiting factor - my legs are just killing me on the uphills. I believe that vaping may in fact have an influence on this because I heard PG increases lactic acid production....

Good to hear all the reports of peoples' increased physical abilities and getting out there and trying to get healthier!!

gashin....as a regular runner (kinda mandatory for my job), I wouldn't worry too much about the lactic acid production (although I've read something similar). Your muscles just need time to build up....especially if you are just getting back into running and you're doing hill runs. My suggestion (if it's possible to follow) would be to run on flat ground for the majority of your runs to build your muscle endurance. I utilize hill runs and steps to build leg strength and stress my lungs in an effort to build up my speed and only do that once or twice a week....not as a daily run regimen. Also, unless you have been running regularly for a long time....give yourself rest days inbetween your run days. Use those rest days to just go for a walk, take a bike ride, take a swim, etc. This will allow your leg muscles the time to heal and get rid of any lactic acid build-up. But whatever you do, keep it up!! (You can also try eating bananas to ease some of the lactic acid aches....but that never seems to work for me. )

[gashin]

Thanks for the tip. I can't really run flat in my area (Chino Hills) haha unless I go to the track. I can mainly go downhill or uphill. I know I just have to be patient and allow my muscles to build but it is really frustrating because only a year ago, I was running 5 miles a day... now I'm 30 lbs heavier and can barely do 1.... do you take any supplements to help you rebuild and recover?

Originally Posted by TnA

Good to hear all the reports of peoples' increased physical abilities and getting out there and trying to get healthier!!

gashin....as a regular runner (kinda mandatory for my job), I wouldn't worry too much about the lactic acid production (although I've read something similar). Your muscles just need time to build up....especially if you are just getting back into running and you're doing hill runs. My suggestion (if it's possible to follow) would be to run on flat ground for the majority of your runs to build your muscle endurance. I utilize hill runs and steps to build leg strength and stress my lungs in an effort to build up my speed and only do that once or twice a week....not as a daily run regimen. Also, unless you have been running regularly for a long time....give yourself rest days inbetween your run days. Use those rest days to just go for a walk, take a bike ride, take a swim, etc. This will allow your leg muscles the time to heal and get rid of any lactic acid build-up. But whatever you do, keep it up!! (You can also try eating bananas to ease some of the lactic acid aches....but that never seems to work for me. )

[TnA]

Originally Posted by gashin

Thanks for the tip. I can't really run flat in my area (Chino Hills) haha unless I go to the track. I can mainly go downhill or uphill. I know I just have to be patient and allow my muscles to build but it is really frustrating because only a year ago, I was running 5 miles a day... now I'm 30 lbs heavier and can barely do 1.... do you take any supplements to help you rebuild and recover?

LOL....yeah...was wondering if Chino Hills really meant hills. I personally don't take any supplements...certainly not for aerobic conditioning. Used to take supplements years ago when I was heavily weight lifting and trying to build mass....but I'm too old for that stuff now. Instead, I just focus on lean body mass and conditioning through good diet (not strict...just make sure all my food groups are covered) and regular exercise. I run daily and incorporate some type of body-building/conditioning workout at the end of it. Keep it up....won't be long before you're back to your 5 miles daily ability!

[jaross]

So I take it the general consensus is that one can be much more active when switching to vaping? -as I would expect. this is good news

[FlyingIrishman]

Wow.... I am looking forward to starting the switch.... up until 3 years ago I was still running low 5 minute miles and now the cigarettes are catching up and I am out of breath just running flights of stairs..... I am happy to here of all of your success... It is great encouragement....

[gashin]

WOW. That's fast - were you in track?

Originally Posted by FlyingIrishman

Wow.... I am looking forward to starting the switch.... up until 3 years ago I was still running low 5 minute miles and now the cigarettes are catching up and I am out of breath just running flights of stairs..... I am happy to here of all of your success... It is great encouragement....

[gashin]

How many times do you run a week? I'm close to 4 days now consistently but I'm not making significant gains.

Originally Posted by TnA

LOL....yeah...was wondering if Chino Hills really meant hills. I personally don't take any supplements...certainly not for aerobic conditioning. Used to take supplements years ago when I was heavily weight lifting and trying to build mass....but I'm too old for that stuff now. Instead, I just focus on lean body mass and conditioning through good diet (not strict...just make sure all my food groups are covered) and regular exercise. I run daily and incorporate some type of body-building/conditioning workout at the end of it. Keep it up....won't be long before you're back to your 5 miles daily ability!