Back in 2005, after doing an extensive search on the web, I couldn’t find very many people blogging about what it’s like to live day to day with the more severe persistent form of asthma. I thought I would change that.

I created this site to share my experiences in coping with this frustrating disease and the many challenges of maintaining a daily fitness program and a meaningful productive life. For me this includes lots of aerobicexercise, short distance racewalking and long distance endurance walking. I’m also heavily involved in asthma research and education, and I enjoy the challenge and the adventure of traveling to cool places, meeting new friends and doing crazy things. I’m brutally honest when it comes to writing about my disease, I don’t hold back or embellish anything. What you see and read here is the truth, and is happening to a real person.

I exercise hard and I try to keep active because it makes me feel good about myself. But mostly I do it… to stay alive! It’s a fact that physical fitness is crucial for people with chronic lung diseases. I suppose in my case, I’ve taken that advise to the extreme. Daily exercise won’t cure your lung disease, but it can certainly help you live a better and probably a longer life …I’m living proof!

Blogging about my disease helps me cope….. Maybe it will help others too.