Athlete with Asthma Show

About Athlete with Asthma Show

The Athlete with Asthma Show educates and inspires listeners to overcome perceived physical limitations and achieve their fitness goals. Host Jonny Havey, an ultra runner and endurance athlete with asthma and PFO, certified yoga instructor, and longevity enthusiast, takes you on a journey to thrive physically and athletically by practicing simple fitness techniques and embracing a mind-over-matter approach.

Publisher

Jonny Havey

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Oct 2024

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

86 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 2026

   3 HYROX Workouts Helping Me Get Faster

   ►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide) I cut 2.5 minutes off my HYROX time in less than eight weeks, even while dealing with illness and traveling. The biggest change? I stopped thinking about HYROX training as simply working harder and started focusing on heart rate zones, race-specific conditioning, strength, and running volume. In this episode, I break down the three workouts that helped me improve from roughly 1:09:30 to 1:06:30–1:07:00, with a specific focus on spending more time performing at a high pace without pushing unnecessarily into zone five. You’ll learn: How heart rate zones impact your HYROX performance Why zone three and zone four are so important for HYROX How to combine running with HYROX movements to improve transitions A race-pace workout using burpee broad jumps, rowing, lunges, and wall balls A strength and cardiovascular interval workout to prepare for fatigue Why running more can make the running portions of HYROX feel easier How to progressively increase your training without simply doing more intensity The goal isn't just to train harder. It's to teach your body to move faster, recover better, and maintain a higher pace without burning out before the final wall balls. Whether you're preparing for your first HYROX or trying to take minutes off your current time, these workouts can give you ideas for making your training more race-specific. If you're training for HYROX, let me know in the comments: what workout has made the biggest difference in your race performance? Always consult a healthcare professional before changing your training, especially if you have asthma or another condition that may affect exercise. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show 00:44 The HYROX breakthrough 01:28 How heart rate zones impact HYROX 04:24 How to train your zones smarter 05:33 Workout one: race-pace simulation 13:02 Workout two: strength and cardio intervals 19:25 Workout three: run more to get faster 21:29 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact) Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide) Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com (https://www.athletewithasthma.com) 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.

2. 

   23 Oct 2026

   My favorite Junk Food That Doesn’t Wreck My Training

   ►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide) What if you could enjoy your favorite “junk foods” without completely wrecking your training or healthy lifestyle? In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite healthier junk food alternatives that I actually eat regularly, including corn chips and guacamole, better potato chips, homemade and store-bought tortillas, low-sugar dairy-free ice cream, and cauliflower crust pizza. The goal isn’t to convince you that junk food is healthy. It’s to show you how making smarter swaps can help you enjoy the foods you love while supporting your health, training, and long-term goals. I’ll also share how I approach sugar, dairy, gluten, food cravings, and healthier alternatives, plus why giving yourself some grace can actually make it easier to stay consistent with a healthy lifestyle. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Make your favorite junk foods a little healthier Pair less healthy foods with more nutritious options Choose better ingredient lists when buying snacks Find lower-sugar alternatives to traditional ice cream Enjoy pizza with a cauliflower crust and alternative cheese Build a healthy eating approach you can actually maintain long term Remember, you don’t have to train for just one race or event. You’re training for life. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show 00:51 Why junk food can fit your lifestyle 02:44 Corn chips and guacamole 05:17 Choosing better potato chips 07:51 Tortillas, tradition, and family 10:16 Low-sugar dairy-free ice cream 14:15 A healthier pizza alternative 17:46 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact) Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide) Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com (https://www.athletewithasthma.com) 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.

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   How to Work Out While Traveling (Without Ruining Your Vacation)

   ►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide) Traveling while training for a race can make it feel like you have to choose between staying on track and actually enjoying your trip. But you don't have to choose. In this episode, I share how I kept training during back-to-back vacations just five to six weeks before my HYROX event without letting my workouts take over the trip. You'll learn three practical ways to stay active while traveling: How to plan your training around your race and travel schedule Why traveling during a build week can be a mistake and when to maintain, taper, or back off How to swap exercises when your hotel, cruise ship, or destination doesn't have the equipment you need How to turn walking, running, hiking, and sightseeing into part of your training How to make exercise enhance your vacation instead of feeling like another obligation How to plan active excursions that let you explore a new destination while staying active I also share examples from my Alaskan cruise, including how I replaced wall balls with squat thrusters, used running to explore Skagway, and turned a hike in Ketchikan into one of the highlights of the trip. Whether you're training for a race, following a fitness routine, or simply trying to live a healthier life, these strategies can help you keep moving wherever you go. 🔗 Resources I Mentioned in This Episode: Outlive (book by Peter Attia MD) - https://amzn.to/42g7vZW (https://amzn.to/42g7vZW) Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Athlete With Asthma show 00:44 Why travel training requires a plan 01:10 Step one: plan around your race timing 03:09 Use drop weeks and taper strategically 06:02 Step two: keep moving while traveling 06:52 Swap exercises when equipment is limited 08:51 Step three: make exercise part of the trip 10:53 Explore through active travel and excursions 12:24 Why movement matters 13:40 Final thoughts and an invitation to join Athlete With Asthma healthy living guide I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact) Ready to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good? → Drop 30 and Keep It Off™: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off) Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide (https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide) Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com 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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5.0 / 5

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