Chronic Illness, Running, Type 1 Diabetes

No More Training Left

This week has been one that I have looked forward to for many months: the week of my first marathon. I have A LOT of feelings right now, mostly excitement, but part of me also can’t believe that it’s almost May 18. I started training for this race on December 3. It’s been 23 weeks… Continue reading No More Training Left

Chronic Illness, Running, Type 1 Diabetes

Dear Jess (An Ode to My Running Buddy)

This is my running buddy, Jess. Left: Jess We are co-workers turned good friends who, a little more than a year ago, decided that we could 'totally run 3 miles for coffee and donuts.' I don't think either of us expected that race to turn us into avid runners, let alone lead to training for… Continue reading Dear Jess (An Ode to My Running Buddy)