Why This Blog?

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 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 an extensive program of aerobic exercise, 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 advice 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.