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Ep 69: Running with Asthma - What Every Runner Needs to Know to Breathe Easier, with Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo & Dr. Michelle Quirk
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- Mindful Marathon Podcast
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- Jan 5, 2026
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- 1481
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Summary
Asthma is common among runners, yet it’s often misunderstood, minimized, or feared. In this episode of the Mindful Marathon Podcast, I’m joined by board-certified allergist Dr. Gina Dapul-Hidalgo to break down what asthma really means for runners and how athletes can train safely, confidently, and successfully. We discuss the physiology of asthma and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, common symptoms runners often normalize, and what “well-controlled asthma” actually looks like in real life. Dr. Gina shares practical guidance on training adaptations, inhaler use, identifying red flags, and why an individualized asthma action plan is essential for active runners. We also explore the mental and emotional side of asthma: fear, trust, and how past flare-ups can shape an athlete’s relationship with their body. This is a reassuring, empowering conversation for runners with asthma, and the coaches, clinicians, and supporters who care for them. Dr. Dapul-Hidalgo, affectionately known as Dr. Gina is a board-certified adult and pediatric allergist and the founder and CEO of the Family Center for Allergy and Asthma in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She is passionate about providing compassionate, personalized care that helps patients breathe better and live their best life. Asthma may change how you run, but it does not mean you can’t be a runner. You can connect with Dr. Gina on her website: https://www.dapulallergy.com/ and on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/drdapul.allergy Stay up to date with Coach Michelle's adventures by following Mindful Marathon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mindful.Marathon You can get free running tips, motivation, and mindset support by signing up for Coach Michelle's weekly Friday newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/6061ab0452d…