COPD Active

Sustainably Exercising for COPD

Have you been diagnosed with COPD and been told you need to exercise ? Here are some great tips I’ve learnt about how to sustain regular exercise so it becomes part of your everyday life. Sustainable Exercise

THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR PEOPLE WITH ASTHMA

In this edition of the National Asthma Council Australia blog, I discuss the importance of exercise for people with Asthma. http://www.nationalasthma.org.au/our-community/asthma-blog/the-power-of-exercise-for-people-with-asthma

New York , New York !

This year, I’m running a race I’d never have dreamed of being able to do: the New York City Marathon. The NYC Marathon is one of the great marathons in the world today. First run in 1970, the race attracted 127 entrants of which 55 finished. The race has grown substantially since then and saw … Continued

Season wrap

I started the 2013/14 season with three goals and some trepidation as to how to achieve them. Now, as we celebrate the end of the season, I can look back and reflect on how it has unfolded. Back surgery Up until now, I haven’t talked about the back surgery I had in May last year. … Continued

Cairns. Result part 2

Race Day There was a strong wind warning and a forecast for rain on race day, so I didn’t sleep well the night before. Believe it or not, I was actually hoping the event would be called off – not a good mindset for race day. When I looked out the window there wasn’t much … Continued

Cairns Ironman 2014 Part 1

Overcoming barriers and expectation to get the job done It’s hard to know where to start when writing about my Cairns experience as I had mixed feelings about competing, but three days later I look back with great memories and a sense of achievement. Yet again Ironman has been a learning experience,  a lesson in … Continued

Cairns Ironman

It seemed to take forever for Melbourne Ironman to get here and before you know it Melbourne is done and Cairns is just 2 weeks away. Our training has been less demanding since Melbourne, mainly so we can get to Cairns in as good a condition as possible. Leanne and I sometimes feel we’re underdone … Continued

#Melbourne Ironman result

After 16 hours & 35 minutes I finished Melbourne Ironman 2014 in one piece. I was hoping that we’d have a pleasant day with not to much wind, we ended up with 14c overcast & windy, but that’s Melbourne. The water was icy cold when I first hopped in but managed to keep breathing under … Continued

Copd & Exercise

In order to obtain lasting results from exercise, you must develop a life-long commitment to it. This means exercising even when you don’t feel like it. The following will help you assess your own personal exercise needs: Getting started– Before beginning any type of exercise program, it is important to speak with your health care … Continued