Chronic Illness, Running, Type 1 Diabetes

The Journey From a Donut 5K to My First Half Marathon

I've been running road races for almost three years now. To date: I've ran multiple 5Ks and 10Ks, a few half marathons, and in October I'll be running my second marathon. It seems crazy to think that this all started with finding out about a local 5K called Sandy's Donut Run. "It's just a 5K,… Continue reading The Journey From a Donut 5K to My First Half Marathon

Chronic Illness, Running, Type 1 Diabetes

Lows & Half Marathons

Last year, I woke up one Saturday morning at 5am and I got ready for my second half marathon of the year. I ate my typical pre-run breakfast, and I mentally prepared for the 13.1 miles that I'd be running in just a few short hours. While I wasn't 100% confident on how this race… Continue reading Lows & Half Marathons