Adrenaline shots and Ironman competitions

Epinephrine—also called adrenaline—is a synthetic human hormone available as an orally inhaled, nonprescription drug to relieve temporary shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing due to bronchial asthma. Epinephrine is also available as a prescription drug used by injection in emergencies, including acute asthma attacks and severe allergic reactions.

I had an adrenaline shot today due to some allergic reaction I had at the doctor’s office. I was jittery for about fifteen minutes, my heart raced and eventually I felt tired. It’s funny to see the nurse panic. I asked her if she was going to stick me in the leg. Images of Pulp Fiction and Uma Thurman getting stuck in the chest flashed in my head. Instead, the doctor told me to look away and take a breath and then he injected me in my arm.

I’m allergic to everything. I just had to live with it all my life. Hopefully I can get it under control now.

I’m on new medication which has helped me breath better. And I’ve noticed a difference in just five days. My workouts aren’t as much as a struggle, I’m not gasping for air as quickly as before, and it feels like I can go longer on my swims, rides and runs! It’s awesome. What a difference. It’s great news as far as my future as a Triathlete is concerned.

This weekend I was more convinced than ever that an Ironman competition is in my future. I will complete one someday. My hope is that I’ll get a spot in the Road to Kona Ironman Competition one year. That’s the one I want to do but it’s a lottery pick. So chances are slim. I need to qualify in other events prior to it. My goal is the Road to Kona 2008. Two years. Which means 2007 I’ll have to do some other Ironman competitions.



And so it goes- adrenaline shots and Ironman competitions. The life of Glenn.