COPD Athlete
copdathlete.bsky.social
COPD Athlete
@copdathlete.bsky.social
Severe COPD Patient. 3xIronman. World Marathon Majors finisher! 1x ultramarathon! Co-founder COPD Baton Pass. Patient advocate. Living Life!
10 years ago I was asked to write an article for the EMJ about how I manage my #COPD The article titled “The Four Pillars of Living Well with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” is still just as relevant now. www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...
The Four Pillars of Living Well with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
When you read the words “Living well with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” the first thought that may spring to mind is “You have to be kidding!”...
www.emjreviews.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
My favourite post of the year.
69 #COPD patients averaging 7,600 steps per day, reached 80 million steps collectively this year. These are people who struggle everyday for every breath. You are all my heroes 👏👏👏
December 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Have you joined the Inogen Step Challenge Team to help highlight the importance of activity to manage #COPD
Times running out!

Join the "Inogen Step Challenge"
join.thestepupapp.com/NllY2S
October 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
#COPDBatonPass session 1 speakers from New Zealand. Tune in to learn about #PulmonaryRehab NZ style via copdbatonpass.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Come join us on November 19th for 24 hrs of #pulmonaryrehab #exercise #activity #education #COPDBatonPass2025
October 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
56 days until #COPDBatonPass25 begins. Scan the QR code to join the world’s greatest step challenge!
#copd
September 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Managing #COPD never takes a holiday! A treadmill on the river boat has kept me running!
#HolidayMaintenance
#RunningontheMekongRiver
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thanks to the team at BluZone Health for inviting me on to share my story. #COPD podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
The COPD Athlete – Featuring Russell Winwood
Podcast Episode · Cozy Lung Lounge Powered by BluZone Health · 20/08/2025 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:20 AM
24 hours of clinical expertise and patients lived experience. The largest global virtual #COPD awareness event highlighting the importance of movement for managing COPD!
#COPDBatonPass
#WorldCOPDDay2025
August 12, 2025 at 6:23 AM
My only goal is to keep improving. I may not always achieve my goal but I will never stop trying! #COPD
August 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The BEST non pharmaceutical intervention a #COPD patient can do! @pulmonaryrehab.bsky.social 👍
#pulmonaryrehabweek25
June 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Looking forward to running the Gold Coast marathon for @lungfoundation.bsky.social #COPD
goldcoastmarathon25.grassrootz.com/lungfoundati...
June 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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I got to meet @copdathlete.bsky.social Russ Winwood!! He’s an amazing person and patient advocate who doesn’t let his disease define him (and runs marathons!!) Exercise truly is the best medicine in #copd 🫁 💪 @atscommunity.bsky.social #ats2025
May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
An inside look to running marathons with 30% lung function. #COPD
youtu.be/zSDX_4UUBZY?...
Six Star Stories: Russell Winwood
YouTube video by Abbott World Marathon Majors
youtu.be
February 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Knowledge
Medication
Exercise
Nutrition

The Four Pillars of Living Well with #COPD
#QualityofLife
February 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A day in the yard. Mowing the grass, fertilising and installing a sprinkler system = 9,400 steps. How do you get your steps in?
#COPD #steps
January 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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I am not a runner but @copdathlete.bsky.social is so inspiring!! Who's up for running at the upcoming ATS conference in San Francisco on Sunday May 18th? @atscommunity.bsky.social @ats-rcmb.bsky.social @ats-assemblies.bsky.social www.baytobreakers.com @nehasolanki.bsky.social #COPD #sarcopenia 🫁 💪 🏃‍♀️
December 29, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Live stream . The #COPD Baton Pass event.https://vimeo.com/event/4706424
World COPD Day Big Baton Pass 2024 Link 1
To mark World COPD Day around the world, and to bring everyone together, we will be passing a virtual baton between countries around the world. Think Olympic torch…
vimeo.com
November 20, 2024 at 1:09 AM
#COPD Baton Pass where Patients & Healthcare Professionals unite!
Wednesday November 20.
copdbatonpass.org/live-event-2...
November 17, 2024 at 10:12 AM