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Category: Inspiration

2019 Wego Health Awards Nomination

On July 1, 2019 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • asthma advocacy
  • asthma awareness
  • Asthma blogs
  • blogging
  • Inspiration

The annual Wego Health Awards are here again, and this year Ive been nominated inRead More

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I almost forgot who I am

On March 2, 2017 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Exercise&Fitness
  • Fitness Walking
  • Inspiration
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Shortness of Breath

I’m so much more than just the quirky little dude with bad lungs. I’m theRead More

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How to run like a severe asthmatic, by Bill Swan

On May 14, 2013 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma & Exercise
  • asthma advocacy
  • asthma awareness
  • Asthma blogs
  • Exercise&Fitness
  • Friends/Bloggers
  • guest post
  • Inspiration
  • lung disease and exercise
  • People, Places and Events

Saw this blog post by Bill Swan and liked it so much I just hadRead More

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Bassist Extraordinaire…. Rick Shaw

On October 4, 2012 By Breathinstephen
  • Bass Guitar
  • Friends/Bloggers
  • Inspiration
  • Music

A couple of Saturdays ago I had the pleasure of meeting one of my favoriteRead More

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Boston 2011 Race Report

On April 21, 2011 By Breathinstephen
  • Achievements
  • Asthma
  • Asthma & Exercise
  • Asthma Symptoms
  • Boston Marathon
  • Fitness Walking
  • Inspiration
  • Leg cramps
  • lung disease and exercise
  • Marathon walking
  • Marathons
  • Mobility Impaired Division
  • People, Places and Events
  • Post Marathon recovery
  • Race photos
  • Racewalking
  • Team Wheezy
  • Walking
  • walking events
  • Walking Injuries

They don’t call it the best marathon in the world for nothing , and thisRead More

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Training Complete!

On April 8, 2011 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma & Exercise
  • Boston Marathon
  • Exercise&Fitness
  • Fitness Walking
  • Fitness/Training Update
  • Inspiration
  • Marathon Training
  • Marathons
  • Mobility Impaired Division
  • People, Places and Events
  • training progress
  • Walking
  • Walking Injuries

Taking a short break during an 18 miler on the Golden Gate bridge to mugRead More

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I’m Honored

On January 12, 2011 By Breathinstephen
  • Achievements
  • Asthma
  • Boston Marathon
  • Fitness Walking
  • Inspiration
  • lung disease and exercise
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • walking events

Just found out that my story is appearing in the RCB’s annual Newsletter…. “Breathing Matters”.Read More

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I’m blessed

On December 18, 2010 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma exacerbations
  • Asthma hospitalization
  • Exacerbation Recovery
  • Fan mail
  • Friends/Bloggers
  • Inspiration
  • People, Places and Events
  • Recovering from severe asthma attack
  • Sally Wenzel

You know what? I might be cursed with crappy lungs, but I sure seem toRead More

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The OTHER Breathinsteven

On November 26, 2010 By Breathinstephen
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Inspiration
  • Lung Transplant
  • Other Lung diseases
  • People, Places and Events

His human name is Steve Ferkau, and his story is truly amazing. Related Posts:Its whatRead More

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Healing Walks

On August 10, 2010 By Breathinstephen
  • Achievements
  • Asthma
  • Asthma books/publications
  • Exercise&Fitness
  • Fitness Walking
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Inspiration
  • People, Places and Events
  • Walking

Carolyn Scott Kortge’s new book is finally out and guess who’s in one of theRead More

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The letter

On May 31, 2010 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma hospitalization
  • Fan mail
  • Friends/Bloggers
  • Inspiration
  • People, Places and Events

I receive of dozens of letters from people living with really bad asthma, but thisRead More

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University of Pittsburgh Newsletter May 2010

On May 19, 2010 By Breathinstephen
  • Asthma
  • Asthma hospitalization
  • Asthma research
  • Asthma Symptoms
  • Boston Marathon
  • Exercise&Fitness
  • Fitness Walking
  • Inspiration
  • Marathon walking
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • People, Places and Events
  • Sally Wenzel
  • walking events
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Boston to Big Sur

On April 29, 2010 By Breathinstephen
  • Boston Marathon
  • Exercise&Fitness
  • Friends/Bloggers
  • Inspiration
  • Marathons
  • People, Places and Events

Francis, for completing the Boston to Big Sur Challenge this past Sunday. These 2 wonderfullyRead More

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