This thread is for Runners/Joggers, for your vaping and running stories...
- I'm 47 and began smoking regularly in the US Navy, back in 1982. I ran 7-minute miles then, 7 miles at a time in 49 minutes, and smoked a half pack a day. For 20 years I smoked this much, never had any issues.
- In 2003 I trained for and ran my first 26.2 mile marathon, smoked all through my training. The only effect smoking caused was an increase in heart rate of 10 beats per minute.
- In the following years I noticed smoking interfered with my circulation so I began the long process of quitting/relapsing/repeat. I ran 800-1000 miles a year and did several half-marathons, but would often smoke when I couldn't run due to injuries. Finally my injuries abated when I learned to run at 3 steps per second (180 footfalls per minute, or 180 BPM).
- In 2009 I had quit smoking most of the year, as I tried vaping and had moderate success. Still running 1000 miles a year.
- 2010, the banner year! I am a full-time vaper and have run 648 miles year-to-date, which is on pace to surpass my best year. I am about 40 pounds heavier than my Navy days and run 10-minute miles now, but am healthy, breathing good, and feeling great.
- My reasons to vape include my family (including 3 grandkids!), my running, and my health!
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