Running in spite of allergies

Winter is behind us and we are in the middle of spring, which is characterized by sunshine, mild temperatures, long bright days, fresh air and wonderful views. Definitely a great time to go running or cycling. However, spring is not only associated with warm temperatures and flowers. Spring usually brings with it a slightly less popular guest: pollen! The polen concentration is much higher from about mid-April to mid-June than during the rest of the year. Many people suffer from pollen allergy and as a result have difficulty exercising. What exactly is pollen allergy? Pollen allergy can occur at any age, but usually begins in childhood or adolescence. In many cases, the symptoms subside with age. For some lucky people, the allergy disappears completely, but for many others, it remains for life! This varies from person to person …