Running an Ultra Marathon with Type 1 Diabetes

50 miles with Type 1? No problem. Well... maybe.
Ever since high school, I've wanted to run around the island nation of Aruba. It's just over 50 miles of windy, humid, hot sand and pavement, and I was up to the challenge.
I didn't realize how hard it would be.
Enjoy a very scenic video of an unexpectedly emotional experience.
Thanks for watching!
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[@theabstractfront6476]

Valiant effort! I am a type 1 runner as well. Proud of you!

[@archetypeone]

Thank you! Props to you as well! Running with T1D is no joke. Keep it up 👍

[@theabstractfront6476]

@@archetypeone agreed! I just ran a half in Wyoming. Ran a marathon last year in Salt Lake. You video moved me. Made me cry, watched it with my girlfriend. What your wife did for you my lady did for me in the marathon. I started running with her after we met, decided to train for the marathon she signed up for . I had two months. Hadn’t ran in 5 years. Hurt myself 2 weeks into training. So I pretty much ran it with no real training. And had 7 miles left told her if I can’t go on, you go without me. She said no, we are doing this together. So when you shared what your lady did, it hit me hard. Keep it up! Proud of you. I am trying to figure this running and blood sugar thing. So I’ll be watching for any tips. I haven’t been the best diabetic. In recovery as well so this is the first time in my life that I have no vices. Just running and working in recovery. Take care! B🏴

[@archetypeone]

Love this. Thanks for sharing! You and your lady sound great. I’ll try to get more running tips in here!