I have been running since 2009 - ran many, many, many 5K's. Last year I ran 2 half marathons. In October 2011 I had to have a revision to my lap band. So I did stop running after that, probably for 4 weeks? I started back slowly and was doing well again until just recently, probably since Jan/Feb. I barely can run for a min! I get so winded, it's very strange! I wasn't this winded when I first started running. I've tried everything to get back into it. I slowed my pace, decided to try the C25K again, but nothing is working!

Has this happened to anyone else? I am supposed to do another half in May (yes..next month) and won't be able to run, but plan on doing it, even if I have to walk.

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Teri

The fact that one week you are able to run without getting winded and then all of a sudden the next week you can't, signals me that you need to see your GP to make sure nothing else is going on. It is one thing to have a hard time getting back up to pace after a break, but if you feel like you had got back into the swing of things after taking a 4 week break and then are having issues.....doesn't sound like it is an endurance issue. Get a check up just to make sure.

I don't want to freak you out but! I had a blockage in my heart at age 34 and had to have a stint put in. One of the major signs of this is getting winded and tired easily. Do you get winded doing other things like stairs, carrying laundry etc. I would definitely get to a doctor right away just to be sure. I could be way off here and hope I am but you can never be too sure.

No, I'm not winded or tired from anything else. But I think I'll make an appt with my doctor just in case!

Thanks!