On The Runs 98 - Josh Rheaume The Asthma Runner - Eastern States 20 Miler

On Episode 98 we welcome Josh Rheaume, (00:32:46) also known as The Asthma Runner. Josh shares his journey of living with asthma and how he discovered running as a way to improve his lung health. He talks about his experiences growing up with asthma, the challenges he faced, and the strategies he developed to manage his condition while running. Josh also discusses the genetic aspect of asthma and how it may affect his twin daughters. He shares his running experiences, including his first marathon, and the importance of raising awareness about asthma through his social media platform.  He discusses the challenges of running with asthma and the importance of proper training and preparation. Josh also talks about his weight loss journey and the benefits of intermittent fasting that he's experienced. He shares his plans for the future, including public speaking and motivating others to overcome adversity. During the Tros and for the better part of the intro, Knute and Erika recap their experience at the Eastern States 20-Miler race. They discuss their pre-race preparations, including driving to the race together and meeting up with friends. Knute shares his race strategy. Erika talks about her expectations for the race and her plan to run at a comfortable pace. Knute reflects on his race performance and the challenges he faced, while Erika shares her own race experience and the satisfaction of achieving close to a personal best time. Overall, they both had a great time and enjoyed the camaraderie of the running community. They also give shoutouts to other runners and discuss the topic of shorts. Keep an eye on our Instagram stories this week for more March Madness Bracket Challenge voting as we're getting closer to the final 4!Everything Josh (The Asthma Runner) HEREStrava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com