Connecting and empowering people with Type 1 diabetes to walk, run, ride and play with confidence!
April 5, 2021 | Walt Disney World
video courtesy of Adam & Kristen Strand, Wish Upon A Run
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I started the 2024 T1DecaMan Solo Challenge Monday, September 16 and finished Thursday Oct 10, 2024
The equivalent of 10 Ironmans:
10 x 2.4 miles: 24-mile swim
10 X 112 miles: 1120-mile bike
10 X 26.2 miles: 262-mile run
What is T1Determined?
#T1Determined is ALL about "paying forward" lessons in self-efficacy and resourcefulness among those living with #type1diabetes. Our mission embraces sharing the benefits of physical activity tempered with diligent planfulness to avoid dangerous consequences of severe low blood sugar.
After 3 decades of avoiding exercise due to fears of hypoglycemia, I got started in 2004 by learning from other #T1D athletes how they approached the challenge. As I got braver with time, I became determined to find #T1D answers for ultra endurance sports.
If you want to help, "pay it forward." Share your experiences and knowledge. This is a test where it's OK to cheat answers from the person in front of you. Bonus points if you can be the person someone else reaches out to for help. <3
That's it. No dues. No books for sale (not yet, anyway 🙂 ). Just pay it forward.
The 2024 T1DecaMan Solo Challenge: Where Is Don Swimming/Riding/Running Right Now?
Not all Type 1 diabetes complications are medical.
The Type 1 Diabetes Run Across America
2845 miles. 90 days of running.
Completed Wed., April 7, 2021
"The antibody tests came in. It's Type 1 diabetes."
First comes the diagnosis of a lifelong, incurable autoimmune disease.
Then the justified fear of dangerous, even deadly, low blood sugars.
"How can I even let my child play outside? What if her sugar drops?"
"I used to run marathons. Now I'm scared to even train. How will I ever do this again?"
I overcame my own fear by watching, listening and learning from other Type 1's.
Now, I'm paying that forward, showing that we can still dream big and connecting T1s to each other so we can all chase our dreams.
Epic is for Everyone!
Just a few of the amazing people with Type 1 diabetes, families, and supporters who I've met on my trans-state and transcontinental runs.
Happy to answer questions about how I do this despite Type 1--just DM me on Facebook or email me.
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Coco's Back!
Following her successful cross-Texas adventure, Coco, the world's first Type 1 diabetic ultrarunning monkey, has completed her run from Disneyland to Disney World!
Created by Disney & Lilly Diabetes, Coco's an empowered and active (of course!) plush monkey with Type 1 diabetes.
She helps kids navigate T1D in free books available online and from doctors.
“After insulin, the best treatment for Type 1 diabetes is staying active.”
#t1dtribe #t1dlookslikeme #t1dstrong
MICHAEL W.
“My sugar went low & I had a terrible run. I’ve been depressed since then, you’re quite inspirational.”
KRIS T.
“This gives me hope for my T1D son diagnosed in 2016. He wants to run but we struggle due to lows.”
JEFF H.
“ROCK ON! You inspire me to be better. No longer obese, I just need to keep running. Thanks for doing this!”
BECKY S.
“Your run inspired
this T1D to
hit the trails again!”