Scott Johnson: The Tri-Athlete (swim, bike, run)



Jerry Cahill interviews Scott Johnson about training for an “Ironman� Triathlon

Scott Johnson at age 33 has been living with CF, living 4 years out with a double lung transplant, and now living with the accomplishment of competing in over 18 triathlons.

Scott recently competed in the FLORIDA IRONMAN – the most elite of triathlon competitions – on November 5th in Panama City, Florida.

• IRONMAN Triathlon consists of swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and finishing with a 26.2 mile run
• Scott states: “Prior to my transplant, I made a list of things I’d like to accomplish and a triathlon was one of my wishesâ€?
• “One year after my double lung transplant I started training hardâ€?
• Scott is sponsored by the Wilmington YMCA
• Scott trains 6 days a week for a total of 30 hours.
• Additional nutritional supplements include pre-natal vitamins and protein shakes.
• “Life is precious and I am living it to the fullestâ€? states Scott

Scott Johnson: The Double Lung Transplant (Part II)


Jerry Cahill interviews Scott Johnson about his double lung transplant


Scott Johnson is 33 years old with cystic fibrosis and had a double lung transplant 4 years ago on September 15th 2001 at University North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• Scott grew up in Jacksonville, North Carolina
• At 27 years old with a sinus infection Scott’s lung x-rays looked like a “blizzardâ€?
• Scott was listed for 2 years, the surgery was 9 hours, and he was hospitalized for 17 days.
• Scott prepared for the transplant by exercising on a treadmill and weights and going to support groups.
• “Exercise and a Positive Attitudeâ€? helped Scott make it through the surgery
• Scott states: “My quality of life with my new lungs is better than living with CFâ€?.
• Scott words of encouragement for others listed for a transplant: “Maintain a positive outlook and keep exercising!â€?

  
   

Scott Johnson: Growing up with CF (part 1)


Jerry Cahill interviews Scott Johnson in 3 parts:
1. Growing up with CF
2. The Double Lung Transplant
3. The Triathlete


Scott Johnson is 33 years old with cystic fibrosis and training hard in sports regardless of the fact that he has CF and underwent a double lung transplant 4 years ago at UNC Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• Scott grew up in Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Diagnosed with CF at 2 months due to pneumonia and a lung collapsing
• Scott was always embarrassed about hi coughing growing up but still was very involved in sports.
• Scott states: “CF has shaped and played a MOJOR role in my life growing up – people with CF don’t make plans for the future…â€?
• “Exercise and a Positive Attitudeâ€? these are Scott’s most important factors to maintaining Scott’s health.
• Scott states: “The biggest challenges facing adults with CF is insurance and medical expenses as people are living a lot longer with cystic fibrosisâ€?
• Scott believes, “you have to own it and manage your CFâ€?
• “I have CF but it does NOT have me…