2 years ago when i quit smoking i trained consistently for 6 months with a pick of 30 miles per week and run a 5k in 18:20 then stopped running coz i had a stress fructure. i picked up smoking again and after i quit again. the first day after quit i ran a 5k in 21.5minutes. i was not training though i want to start training and pick at 40 miles per week.
2007-03-16 03:59:27 · 8 answers · asked by mekojiko 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
um...I'm not sure but you really do have to quit smoking because it slows down your motor functions..I think and it's bad for you lungs..But if you keep training then your lungs might get used to it and you might be able to do it.
2007-03-16 04:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by vexen431 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the longer you don't smoke, the better your lungs will get. keep up the training and you'll be able to run the 5k.
2007-03-16 04:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by wendy_da_goodlil_witch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 minutes is pretty freakin fast. If you've never even got close before, doing it after years of heavy smoking isn't likely.
2007-03-16 05:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lungs will work at a lower capacity, so you'll have to breathe harder, but it should be doable, just know your limit.
Also talk to your doctor, make sure you're not doing any harm.
2007-03-16 04:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by Luis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes as much sense as you trying to run with tacks in your shoes. You can probably do it but you will really be hurting yourself if you do.
2007-03-16 04:03:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lord L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. my dad is a marathon runner and smokes like a chimney...he does fine
2007-03-16 04:03:04 · answer #6 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be done but it will be difficult!!
2007-03-16 04:02:16 · answer #7 · answered by northbeachlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-03-16 04:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋