Copd Athlete

Copd Athlete COPD diagnosis doesn't mean you become stationary. Exercise your way to a better life! Ironman x 3 World Marathon Majors finisher. Smoke , Stroke, Ironman Bloke !
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My name is Russell Winwood, I was born in 1966 in Brisbane Australia. I’ve had a good life thus far but have had a few health issues along the way. I have decided to take to blogging to share my experiences with other people in the hope that it can help people with similar health issues. I was diagnosed with asthma when I was young, but managed to have an active childhood playing sports & doing wh

at most kids do. In my late teens I started smoking socially, I’m not sure why as I knew it was bad for me but continue to be a social smoker until I was 36. Christmas Day 2002 I collapsed , too many years of not looking after myself had caught up with me in the form of a stroke. Time to change my habits , I gave up the cigarettes , started eating better, at the time of my stroke I was 88 kg about 15 kg over weight . My son had just started cycling & talked me into taking it up, best thing I ever did . The weight started coming off & I started feeling like a 36 year old should. A friend of mine suggested I should do a triathlon, & after a little hesitation because I wasn’t a great swimmer I agreed. So for the next 8yrs I raced into varying distances of triathlons from sprint to Half Ironman as well as a couple of ultra marathons. In 2011 after noticing my times were getting slower, exercise was getting harder & I was constantly short of breath I took myself off to the Doctors. Spirometer & lung function tests confirmed I had copd, surprisingly the scan showed that there was no damage to my lungs from smoking. My airways had become very narrow due to years of chest infections causing a build up of scar tissue. And so my Ironman journey begins , hopefully my blogs will give some insight on exercising with copd & respiratory disease in general.

After six months of marathon training my 5k time has improved by 10 minutes. Consistency is key to building exercise tol...
05/08/2026

After six months of marathon training my 5k time has improved by 10 minutes. Consistency is key to building exercise tolerance and improving quality of life🏃🫁

How often do you check your inhaler technique?
03/08/2026

How often do you check your inhaler technique?

Your inhaler can only deliver the right treatment when it is used correctly.

Different inhalers require different techniques, and even small mistakes may prevent the medicine from reaching your lungs properly.

A doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or respiratory specialist can check your technique and help you feel more confident using your inhaler.

Remember:

💊 Take your medication as prescribed.
🫁 Ask for an inhaler technique review.
📋 Make sure you understand when and how to use each inhaler.
❓ Speak up when something feels unclear.

Never feel embarrassed to ask for another demonstration. Getting the technique right can support better symptom control and help you get the full benefit from your treatment.

At COPD Baton Pass, we are helping people access practical COPD education that supports everyday life.

📅 Join the COPD Baton Pass on Wednesday, 18th November 2026, held on World COPD Day.

💬 When was the last time a healthcare professional checked your inhaler technique?

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Every step you take is a step toward better lung health.

As part of the COPD Baton Pass, we invite you to join our Step Challenge, a year-round community encouraging people to stay active, support one another, and promote healthier living.

Whether you're living with COPD or working in healthcare, there's a challenge designed just for you.

🚶 Patient Step Challenge
A supportive community where people living with COPD can stay motivated, track their progress, and encourage one another.

📲 Join here:
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🩺 Healthcare Professional Step Challenge
Healthcare professionals are invited to lead by example, stay active, and inspire the communities they serve.

📲 Join here:
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Or simply scan the QR code on this post to get started.

Remember, it's not about walking the furthest—it's about taking the next step.

Every step raises awareness.
Every step inspires hope.
Every step supports the COPD Baton Pass.

📅 Join us for the COPD Baton Pass on Wednesday, 18th November 2026, held on World COPD Day, as we continue building a global movement for everyone affected by COPD.

💬 Tell us in the comments: How many steps are you aiming for today?

07/07/2026

Welcome to COPD Baton Pass.

We're more than an event—we're a global movement bringing people together to raise awareness, inspire hope, and support everyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Our mission is simple:

💜 Educate through trusted information.
💚 Encourage healthier, more active living.
💜 Empower people living with COPD.
💚 Connect patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and communities around the world.

Every conversation, every shared story, and every step taken helps shine a brighter light on COPD and the millions of people living with it.

📅 Join us for the COPD Baton Pass, on Wednesday, 18th November 2026.

Together, we can create a future where no one faces COPD alone.

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