Of Exercise and Asthma

Today I ran two miles at the Springbrook Prairie Reserve. It was a gorgeous sunny and cool day, perfect for jogging, or so I thought. I got one mile out when my asthma got so bad that I had to turn around! The strange thing is, I forget that I even have asthma sometimes. The ragweed is prominent in the fields at that particular forest preserve, so next time I practice running outside I will have to pick another spot. I also found a fantastic website with ideas for training for any race - runnersworld.com - and is full of tips and advice for newbie runners like myself.