Ever been told you can’t do something because of your health? I was. Doctors told me I’d never play sports—now I’m an elite ultrarunner with asthma. In this episode, I reveal my 5 biggest fitness wins despite asthma and the 3 science-backed principles that helped me break through every limit: progressive overload, consistency, and never giving up.
If you’ve got asthma, chronic health challenges, or just feel stuck in your fitness journey—this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn – My journey from being told I couldn’t play soccer to winning a 100K ultra – How I biked 110 miles with 10,000 ft of gain—without an inhaler – The mental and physical strength it takes to climb 30+ Colorado fourteeners – Why yoga + long-distance running became my secret weapon – The 3 fitness principles that helped me go from gasping to elite:


Progressive Overload


Consistency


Never Giving Up


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00:00 Intro – How I Beat the Odds with Asthma and Became an Elite Athlete 01:27 My Top 5 Fitness Wins (Despite Asthma) 01:40 Win #1 – 15 Years of Soccer After Doctors Told Me "Never Play Again" 04:15 Win #2 – 110-Mile Bike Ride with 10,000 Feet of Elevation Gain 06:09 Win #3 – Climbing 30+ Colorado 14ers With Asthma and Vertigo 08:30 Win #4 – My CorePower Yoga Ultra Marathon (26.84 Miles + 2 Classes) 10:29 Win #5 – Winning the Bear Chase 100K Ultra (1st Male, 2nd Overall) 13:11 Principle 1 – Progressive Overload to Strengthen Lungs and Body 18:17 Principle 2 – Why Consistency Builds Confidence and Lung Power 20:05 Principle 3 – Never Give Up21:25 Final Thoughts and Healthy Living Guide
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DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.

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