Running is a huge part of my life and I’ve made my fair share of mistakes along the way. From wearing the wrong shoes to ignoring rest days, I’ve learned a lot—sometimes the hard way. And as an ultra runner who’s overcome challenges like asthma, I...
The 5 Best Mental Tricks to Run Longer
Nov 22, 2024
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Running has always been as much a mental challenge as a physical one for me. Growing up with asthma, I was constantly told that I couldn’t be an athlete (when I was 4 years old I was even told that I should not play soccer or be a runner). But over the years, I’ve learned that what...
How to Relieve Asthma Symptoms (The 3 Best Breathing Techniques)
Nov 13, 2024
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Living with asthma has been one of the biggest challenges of my life, especially as an athlete. But instead of letting it hold me back, I’ve spent years mastering breathing techniques to transform asthma from a limitation into a powerful motivator. In this post, I want to share my journey...
5 Best Tips on How to Run without Getting Tired (even if you have ASTHMA)
Nov 04, 2024
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Understanding the Challenge of Running Without Getting Tired
For many athletes, running long distances without feeling exhausted can feel like an impossible challenge. However, I’ve discovered that with the right approach, almost anyone can boost their stamina and find joy in...
How I Became an Ultra Runner with Asthma
Oct 28, 2024
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When I was young, doctors told me that running or playing sports would be hard for me. I was born with asthma, which makes breathing difficult, especially during exercise. But I loved being active, and I didn’t want asthma to hold me back. Over time, I learned how to manage my...
8 Essential Tips for Working Out with Injuries with Asthma
Sep 23, 2024
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Getting injured sucks. Doesn't matter if you are an athlete with asthma like me, or just a person that likes to be active in their life, not being able to move how you want sucks physically, emotionally and mentally. For me, working out isn’t just a hobby—it’s my passion and a...
Metcon vs HIIT: Is there a difference? (and what should you do if you have asthma?)
Sep 16, 2024
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Some of you may know that along with being a lifelong athlete with asthma, I am a certified yoga sculpt teacher and a certified high-intensity interval training instructor, and I have taught yoga, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and metabolic conditioning (MetCon) classes.
And, I have...
Heavy Lifting vs. HIIT: Maximizing Your Fitness and Healthspan (with asthma)
Sep 09, 2024
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When it comes to fitness, there's often a debate over the best type of exercise to maximize health and performance. Should you focus on heavy lifting or high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? As someone who's been on this fitness journey for years (and as an athlete with asthma), I’ve...
Running with Exercise-Induced Asthma: Top 5 Tips and Personal Insights
Sep 02, 2024
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Growing up, I hated running. To me, it was a pointless activity, something I only did when a ball was involved—well specifically a soccer ball. Running for the sake of running? That was never my thing. It didn’t help that doctors told me running might not be the best idea for someone...
Calorie Counting vs. Macro Counting: Which is Best for Your Goals? (with asthma)
Aug 26, 2024
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As an athlete living with asthma, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time learning about how to fuel my body effectively. And depending on what my current athletic goals are or what races or events that I have coming up, the more and more confused I used to be about the debate between...
Managing Asthma: 5 Steps to Reduce Inhaler Dependence
Aug 19, 2024
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I have had asthma since birth and despite being told that I should probably avoid becoming an athlete, here I am - an ultra-endurance athlete with asthma. Needless to say, I’ve spent years learning to manage my asthma while still pushing myself to new levels each and every year as an...
5 Signs You Need a Rest Day: Essential Tips for Every Athlete (with asthma)
Aug 12, 2024
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There’s a fine line between pushing yourself to new heights and pushing yourself over the edge. This is something I struggle with every single day, and when you are an ultra-endurance athlete with asthma like myself, there aren't a lot of people you can look to in order to see if you are...
How to Increase Lung Capacity for Running with Asthma
Jun 13, 2024
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When I first started running, I was deeply concerned about my lung capacity due to my asthma. Whether you have asthma or not, you might wonder how to get more oxygen to your body, avoid fatigue, and prevent that feeling of gasping for air during those long or fast runs. As an ultra athlete with...
Running with Asthma (5 tips for running successfully with asthma)
May 08, 2024
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Asthma can be a challenging condition, especially when it comes to physical activities like running. Whether you were diagnosed with asthma as a child or it crept up on you later in life, the thought of running, let alone becoming an ultra-athlete (running more than a marathon in 1 day), might...
Best types of runs to do with asthma (my absolute favorites!)
May 01, 2024
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Setting out for a run with asthma might seem daunting. It's not just about lacing up and hitting the pavement; it's about choosing runs that align with your health needs and fitness goals. Today, I want to share the three types of runs that have been pivotal not only in boosting my endurance for...
Can asthma go away with exercise? (what you need to know)
Apr 24, 2024
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Growing up, the notion that asthma could be anything other than a lifelong limitation seemed far-fetched. As a child, I was often sidelined during physical activities—marathons and soccer games were spectacles I could only watch, not participate in. This narrative, however, didn't hold....
How to lose weight with asthma (safe weight loss strategies for asthma sufferers)
Apr 17, 2024
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Living with asthma presents unique hurdles, particularly when you’re trying to shed pounds. The challenge of participating in cardiovascular exercises, alongside the anxiety of aggravating asthma symptoms, can make the path to weight loss feel overwhelming. Yet, it's entirely feasible to...
My 3 Favorite Nutritious Dinners (that are easy to make)
Apr 10, 2024
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As an entrepreneur running two businesses, eLearning Partners, and Jonny Havey, LLC (currently known as Athlete with Asthma), and being a professional athlete with asthma makes my professional life pretty busy. Despite that, I am extremely passionate about health, wellness and fitness....