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Romain Ballet is a hero among us T1s.  If it's not his unwavering advocacy, then it's his incredible endurance or perhaps even his work in immunology.  Romain and I discuss his recent Ironman finish and cover his training for the upcoming NYC marathon.  As a member of The Beyond Type Run Team, Romain enters the weekend at the height of T1 diabetes sport.  Donate to his fundraiser if you can: Donate to Romain's fundraiser here: https://donate.beyondtype1.org/fundraiser/1473823 Follow Romain Here: https://www.instagram.com/sweett1dreams Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast https://www.strava.com/athletes/20861190 typeonerun.org/podcast

Honored to share the story of Pat Votruba on this week's podcast.  Pat is a late on set T1 and has been continuing to crush his running goals since his diagnosis.  Pat and I talk about his prep for the upcoming NYC Marathon as part of Beyond Type One's "Beyond Type Run Team".  I also catch up with him a couple months later in order to get his final thoughts leading into the big day.    Donate to Pat's fundraiser here: https://donate.beyondtype1.org/fundraiser/1473930 Donate to Romain's fundraiser here: https://donate.beyondtype1.org/fundraiser/1473823 Follow Pat Here: https://www.instagram.com/patvotruba Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast https://www.strava.com/athletes/20861190 typeonerun.org/podcast

Proud to bring you all the story of Casey Schwenk.  From running to cycling, Casey leads by example by running and paving the way for T1s all of the world.  Casey doesn't let T1 limit him in any way.  Living out of an RV and travel/working around the west coast, he runs fearless and taught me a thing a two about the courage it takes to do what we all do...run and act like T1 ain't no thang.  Cheer him on at the San Fran Marathon July 29th.   Follow Casey at: https://www.instagram.com/caseyschwenk Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast https://www.strava.com/athletes/20861190 typeonerun.org/podcast

This week I speak to ultra inspirational and influential Mary Lucas.  As a key member of Beyond Type 1, Mary works tirelessly everyday to spread awareness of T1 and its effects on us all.  She is also part of  the Beyond Type Run team, which last, and this year, will be running the New York City Marathon. This year's team was just announced and I'm super excited to share Mary's experience with this race and this incredible team.   Follow Mary at: https://www.instagram.com/maryalessandraa Follow Beyond Type 1 at: https://www.instagram.com/beyondtype1 https://www.facebook.com/beyondtype1 www.beyondtype1.org Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast https://www.strava.com/athletes/20861190 typeonerun.org/podcast

This week I'm honored to share the story of Cait Field's journey to a personal best half marathon.  Cait and I talk before the Brooklyn Half, and she shares her experiences with T1 and training. Almost three weeks later week talk again to recap her record setting race.     Follow Cait at: https://www.facebook.com/cait.field https://www.instagram.com/captscience/ Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast https://www.strava.com/athletes/20861190 typeonerun.org/podcast

This week I bring Josh Reese on the show.  Josh was diagnosed with T1 in his teens, after his T1 mother routinely checked his blood sugar. Since his diagnoses Josh has been pretty distant from the T1 community, but now finds himself trying to get more involved with others, especially other T1 runners.  If you're in the Knoxville area, please help me convince Josh to start his own chapter.     Follow Josh at: https://twitter.com/joshuareese84 https://www.strava.com/athletes/26704933 Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast https://www.strava.com/athletes/20861190 typeonerun.org/podcast

This week The LA Chapter and I recap their experience at the Wildflower Triathlon in California this past weekend.  James Mansfield, Craig Stubing, and Emma Collins discuss the joys and struggles that come along balancing T1 with the complicated sport of triathlon.   Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

This week I bring Kenny Campbell on the show.  Honestly, we talk about everything T1 and running.  The best part of all though, I got to nerd out about the trail running community with him.  Kenny is an awesome trail runner and lives close to some of America's most famous trails.  He's also an active member of Type One Run LA Chapter.  Follow Kenny at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticasskenny Here's the Jim Walmsley clip he mentioned in the show:  https://youtu.be/seZhDefgPm4 Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

This week I was fortunate to speak with diabetes and sport medical expert Charlotte Hayes with Team Novo Nordisk. Charlotte is the director of research and education for the team and has a deep history in certified diabetes education.  We talk a lot about how she defines success in diabetes management for T1 athletes.  Her insight and experience on exercise's effect on diabetes is absolutely incredible and immediately helped me refocus some aspects of my care that I've been wanting to improve on.  I also got some insight on what happens when a non-diabetic wears a CGM.  Super surprising!! Follow Team Novo Nordisk at: https://www.facebook.com/TeamNovoNordisk/ https://www.instagram.com/teamnovonordisk teamnovonordisk.com   Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

This week we talk to the Type One Run Dallas Chapter Leader Jordan Hoese.  A master of many crafts, Jordan is an incredible advocate and leader in the T1 community.  From black belts to medical school, she made for an awesome interview.  Jordan believes that any T1 can be a runner, and it shows in her excitement towards her leadership in Type One Run Dallas.  At the end of the episode she also shares her experiences on the Medtronic 670G/ Auto mode. Super interesting. Enjoy!! Follow Type One Run Dallas at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfwdiabetesandexercise/ Follow Jordan at: https://www.instagram.com/jordhoes Watch Jordan's Beyond Type Run NYC Marathon team submission video here....as promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-E9vFLZVwM Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

This week we're talking The Boston Marathon with the Team Type 1 Runners Benny Madrigal, Stephen England, Luis Elizalde, and Casey Schwenk.  All of these incredible Type 1 runners are racing the 2018 Boston Marathon.  It was awesome getting the opportunity to catch up with these guys right before the race, and get the inside scoop on how they have been preparing and their strategies for tackling the world's most famous running event.  One of the goals of Team Type 1 is to inspire others, and these 4 are leading the way.   Follow the Team Type 1 Runners during the race at: http://www.baa.org  or on the Boston Marathon Official App at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/b-a-a-marathon/id632231181?mt=8 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mylaps.eventapp.baaseries&hl=en Bib numbers- Benny- 603 Stephen- 1779 Luis- 1558 Casey- 4896 Follow Team Type 1 at: https://www.instagram.com/teamtype1 Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

In this week's episode I speak with mom of a T1 and running coach Cassie Jackson.  Cassie is an incredible runner in her own right, but also helps manage her daughter's T1 during all the running and swimming she does as well.  On top of talking about their diabetes management, we talk about her approach to coaching, and some things we can all do to improve our training.   Follow Cassie at: https://www.instagram.com/runwithmygirl https://www.facebook.com/runmygirl or Countdown to None 5K at: https://www.facebook.com/countdowntonone5k/ Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

MDI vs Pump Special...In this week's episode I speak with the Co-founder of Type One Run, James Mansfield.  James is an incredible leader in the T1 community and is an impressive runner with multiple marathon finishes.  James an I talk about all things running and diabetes, but we take the majority of the episode to discuss James' recent switch from an insulin pump to multiple daily injections.  All the details are included.  Follow James at: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmansf Follow Type One Run at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerun https://www.facebook.com/typeonerun typeonerun.org Follow The Type One Run Podcast at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerunpodcast https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast typeonerun.org/podcast

This week I'm honored to interview the "diabetes famous" Dr. Sheri Colberg, winner of the 2016 American Diabetes Association Outstanding Educator of the year award.  She's the author of The Diabetic Athletes Handbook and many other books that help diabetics master their diabetes through education on motion and health. Dr. Sheri and I talk about everything from her diagnosis to the specific factors that effect diabetics during exercise.  She dropped so many good bits of information in this episode.   Follow Dr. Sheri Colberg at: shericolberg.com Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com

This week I speak with mountain biker, pilot, and T1D John Roth.  John was an airline pilot when he got diagnosed with T1D, and is leading the fight to allow T1Ds to fly commercially.  John and I talk about his experiences with being a T1D athlete and his ideologies for nutrition and diabetes care.  John is a huge inspiration to me, especially since he has found such incredible control with multiple daily injections of insulin as well as a very low carb diet.  John also talks a bit about being an active participant in your own diabetes care.   Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com

This week I speak with the Denver Type One Run Chapter Leader Christine Fallabel.  Christine is also an Advocacy Director for the American Diabetes Association and is a Colorado Governor appointee on the Health and Active Lifestyle statewide council.  She has been T1 for 18 years and has been running consistently since 2010.  Christine and I talk about how finding running has helped her manage her A1C.  We also talk about how she succeeds as a T1 runner on multiple daily injections, and some of the reasons neither of us are currently on a pump.   Follow Christine at: https://www.instagram.com/cfallabel Follow Type One Run at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerun or typeonerun.org Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com

In this week's episode I speak with the Team Type 1 (formally associated with the all pro Team Novo Nordisk) athlete, triathlete, and T1D Sean Walsh. Sean and I discuss everything from his diagnosis while in the U.S. Army to competing in the Invictus Games and being honored by Prince Harry himself.  Sean is an incredibly motivated and talented person who happens to have T1.  I'm sure he'll inspire you like he has me.   Follow Sean at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonetri Follow Team Type One at: https://www.instagram.com/teamtype1 Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com

In this week's episode I speak with the Diabetes Sports Project Athlete, runner, ultra runner, nutritionist, and T1D Amy McKinnon. Amy and I talk a lot about her strategies for running with T1, as well as her experiences running the Boston Marathon and Ultras. Enjoy!!! Follow Amy at: https://www.instagram.com/amylmck https://www.instagram.com/amymckinnonnutrition Follow the Diabetes Sports Project at: https://www.instagram.com/diabetessportsproject  Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com

In this week's episode I speak with the Team Novo Nordisk Ambassador and Ultra runner Stephen England.  If you're a T1 and like to run you'll love hearing Stephen and I talk about how he manages T1 while running 50, 100, and even 200 miles at a time.  Follow Stephen at: https://www.instagram.com/rundiabetes   https://twitter.com/rundiabetes   Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com

In this week's episode I speak with the Type One Run Flagstaff Chapter leader Taryn Treadway.  Taryn is an ex-collegiate runner which leads to her interesting perspective on running and T1D.  I know her story will motivate you as much as it did me.  Follow Taryn at: https://www.instagram.com/t1lizabeth or Type One Run at: https://www.instagram.com/typeonerun     Follow The DRP at: https://www.instagram.com/diabeticrunningpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/diabeticrunningpodcast diabeticrunningpodcast.com