Not sure if this is the best place to ask this question but it didn't seem to fit in anywhere else. I'm just wondering if anyone else out there is an avid runner and avid vaper? I'm 2 years into vaping exclusively and am in the process of trainging for a 10k race. This is the 3rd race I've trained for since I started vaping and I'm noticing that as I get faster, I really feel like my lungs are holding me back. Anyone else have some insight into this? I'd hate to have to quit vaping to achieve my running goals but if that's what has to be done...
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I am a runner and vaper as well... when i quit smoking i noticed a big increase in my lung function... I have not decreased run times since i started vaping only improved... maybe keep a log of your run times it helps you see your improvment also read this...
3 Exercises to Increase Your Lung Power | ACTIVE
good luck!!
3 Exercises to Increase Your Lung Power | ACTIVE
good luck!!
I dont have any insight into it, but I do run, swim, lift, etc. and I find I dont have my full breath capacity...its definitely higher than when I was smoking but if I vape alot before I workout I'm short of breath. I still can bang it out though, I'm not dying or anything.
I remember seeing this a few years back in this thread. From what I recall, most people did find an overall improvement in lung function however I think it also depended on what you vaped too. Some people get a "heavy lung" feeling with higher VG ratios (or at 100% VG), and/or if you vape alot. Its quite easy to become a chain vaper. Flavorings can play a part too.
While I had quit smoking for 4 years and would vape on and off, I had recently starting smoking again last year in September. (bad I know) I started a new Job in Jan of this year, and I have to climb 2 sets of stairs to get to my desk. I was noticing, some panting in beginning of March which pretty much made me say to myself ...! (I mean I had been saying that to myself all winter going out for a smoke, but this was starting to upset me). So I stopped and switched to vape and have been every since. (going on 9 weeks now) I dont pant anymore coming up those stairs! I mean it took a few weeks but its all good now.
Im very selective on what I vape. I stay away from exotic and dark colored flavors and tend to stick with light natural-ish flavors like apple or spearmint. Im also trying to treat the vape like I would with a cigarette. While I was on it hard when I first stopped smoking (again) and would do it heavy during the day at my desk, and I dont do it at home with my kid in the room I wait for him to go to bed. But now that the weather is getting a bit warmer here, Im going outside to do it and spreading it out more.
Probably not a good idea to vape just before a run anyway, just from a common sense point of view - not that I'm implying you lack it
While I had quit smoking for 4 years and would vape on and off, I had recently starting smoking again last year in September. (bad I know) I started a new Job in Jan of this year, and I have to climb 2 sets of stairs to get to my desk. I was noticing, some panting in beginning of March which pretty much made me say to myself ...! (I mean I had been saying that to myself all winter going out for a smoke, but this was starting to upset me). So I stopped and switched to vape and have been every since. (going on 9 weeks now) I dont pant anymore coming up those stairs! I mean it took a few weeks but its all good now.
Im very selective on what I vape. I stay away from exotic and dark colored flavors and tend to stick with light natural-ish flavors like apple or spearmint. Im also trying to treat the vape like I would with a cigarette. While I was on it hard when I first stopped smoking (again) and would do it heavy during the day at my desk, and I dont do it at home with my kid in the room I wait for him to go to bed. But now that the weather is getting a bit warmer here, Im going outside to do it and spreading it out more.
Probably not a good idea to vape just before a run anyway, just from a common sense point of view - not that I'm implying you lack it
Personally I run at least 3 miles each day, I never ran when I was a smoker... Only started about 3 1/2 years into vaping. I have days when I can barely finish, But it's mostly due to a sore leg etc... Never had any breathing difficulties my self
This can happen if you vape a lot and take it into your lungs. I notice it when i chain vape all day. I think your best option is to increase your nic so it only Takes a few drags to satisfy you. The more Vapor you take into the lungs the more it's going to have an effect.
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