Asthma does not have to prevent a person from distance exercises. A person can safely complete running exercises with Asthma as long as they are careful. The most important thing to do, is pay attention to the signals the body is sending. As with any exercise program a person should always check with their doctor before beginning.

One of the most important things to remember about starting a running program is to start slow. This is true of any person starting any exercise program, not just those with Asthma. The concerns that come in to play when a person has asthma is preventing attacks. A person should always take their daily preventive medication. Taking daily preventive medication not only helps keep a person with asthma healthy, but it allows them to start any exercise routine without the extra stress on their body.

A person should always keep their emergency medications on their person. This means a runner should physically carry their inhaler with them on every run. They also should run with a friend. This friend should be knowledgeable about asthma and know the signs of an asthma attack, and what to do should the attack be serious. This running buddy should also carry a cell phone. If possible running should be done at a gym or on an indoor track. This will limit outdoor allergens that might trigger an asthma attack. Everyone should have a running buddy. It is safer for everyone to run with a partner.

One must always follow medical advice. A doctor can advise running exercises that will be safe for a patient with asthma. They will also be able to tell is Asthma is well controlled enough for a person to start a running regiment. Once a person has gotten the okay from their doctor they can begin. Running exercises that are low intensity but over a longer period of time are most likely much safer than high intensity sprints. This means that slow jogs over long distances where speed builds slowly over time are most likely the best. Interval training, while it is only short periods of high intensity activities may not be appropriate. A person must try to keep their breathing under control. Pushing oneself until they feel like they can not breath is not good for a runner who has asthma.

If a person is careful, listens to their doctor, and their body there should be no problem starting a running program.