Hi, I’m Jonny Havey, an ultra runner with asthma. For as long as I can remember, my life as an athlete has been a balance between managing my asthma and chasing bigger, mere impossible goals (well at least that's what other people think). Now, growing up I was not a runner, but I...

Running has always been as much a mental challenge as a physical one for me. Growing up with asthma, I was constantly told that I couldn’t be an athlete (when I was 4 years old I was even told that I should not play soccer or be a runner). But over the years, I’ve learned that what...

Living with asthma has been one of the biggest challenges of my life, especially as an athlete. But instead of letting it hold me back, I’ve spent years mastering breathing techniques to transform asthma from a limitation into a powerful motivator. In this post, I want to share my journey...

Understanding the Challenge of Running Without Getting Tired

For many athletes, running long distances without feeling exhausted can feel like an impossible challenge. However, I’ve discovered that with the right approach, almost anyone can boost their stamina and find joy in...

When I was young, doctors told me that running or playing sports would be hard for me. I was born with asthma, which makes breathing difficult, especially during exercise. But I loved being active, and I didn’t want asthma to hold me back. Over time, I learned how to manage my...

Getting injured sucks. Doesn't matter if you are an athlete with asthma like me, or just a person that likes to be active in their life, not being able to move how you want sucks physically, emotionally and mentally. For me, working out isn’t just a hobby—it’s my passion and a...

Some of you may know that along with being a lifelong athlete with asthma, I am a certified yoga sculpt teacher and a certified high-intensity interval training instructor, and I have taught yoga, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and metabolic conditioning (MetCon) classes.

And, I have...

When it comes to fitness, there's often a debate over the best type of exercise to maximize health and performance. Should you focus on heavy lifting or high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? As someone who's been on this fitness journey for years (and as an athlete with asthma), I’ve...

Growing up, I hated running. To me, it was a pointless activity, something I only did when a ball was involved—well specifically a soccer ball. Running for the sake of running? That was never my thing. It didn’t help that doctors told me running might not be the best idea for someone...

As an athlete living with asthma, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time learning about how to fuel my body effectively. And depending on what my current athletic goals are or what races or events that I have coming up, the more and more confused I used to be about the debate between...

I have had asthma since birth and despite being told that I should probably avoid becoming an athlete, here I am - an ultra-endurance athlete with asthma. Needless to say, I’ve spent years learning to manage my asthma while still pushing myself to new levels each and every year as an...

There’s a fine line between pushing yourself to new heights and pushing yourself over the edge. This is something I struggle with every single day, and when you are an ultra-endurance athlete with asthma like myself, there aren't a lot of people you can look to in order to see if you are...

When I first started running, I was deeply concerned about my lung capacity due to my asthma. Whether you have asthma or not, you might wonder how to get more oxygen to your body, avoid fatigue, and prevent that feeling of gasping for air during those long or fast runs. As an ultra athlete with...

Asthma can be a challenging condition, especially when it comes to physical activities like running. Whether you were diagnosed with asthma as a child or it crept up on you later in life, the thought of running, let alone becoming an ultra-athlete (running more than a marathon in 1 day), might...

Setting out for a run with asthma might seem daunting. It's not just about lacing up and hitting the pavement; it's about choosing runs that align with your health needs and fitness goals. Today, I want to share the three types of runs that have been pivotal not only in boosting my endurance for...

Growing up, the notion that asthma could be anything other than a lifelong limitation seemed far-fetched. As a child, I was often sidelined during physical activities—marathons and soccer games were spectacles I could only watch, not participate in. This narrative, however, didn't hold....

Living with asthma presents unique hurdles, particularly when you’re trying to shed pounds. The challenge of participating in cardiovascular exercises, alongside the anxiety of aggravating asthma symptoms, can make the path to weight loss feel overwhelming. Yet, it's entirely feasible to...