133. Endurance Running and Type One Diabetes

Reclaim Your Rise: Type 1 Diabetes with Lauren Bongiorno

In this episode, Lauren and Coach Neil chat about his preparation for his second full marathon with the Beyond Type 1 Team. They discuss listener questions about hydration, nutrition, blood sugar management, carbohydrate intake, preventing foot ulcers, and insulin pump settings during training and on race day. This episode gives you the pep talk and tips you need to accomplish your endurance running goals!

Time Stamps:

• (02:20) Neil’s Marathon Background & Motivation
• (08:20) The Running Apps He Prefers
• (11:13) “The marathon is not the thing to be nervous about..it’s a celebration party”
• (13:28) The Pride of Running with Type 1 Diabetes
• (16:55) Hydration & Water Stations
• (21:37) Fueling Strategies and Blood Sugar Management During Long Runs
• (37:06) The Importance of a Support System For Your Running Goals
• (40:03) Pump Placement While Running
• (41:39) “Do temporary mid run high blood sugars impact performance?”
• (45:35) Setting Goals, Celebrating Progress, and Expecting the Unexpected
• (54:37) Preventing Foot Ulcers While Running

What to do now:

1. Follow me @lauren_bongiorno and @riselyhealth on Instagram to stay in the loop when new episodes drop.
2. Learn more about our 1:1 coaching programs HERE.
3. Neil’s Marathon Fundraiser HERE

Disclaimer: Nothing you hear on the Reclaim your Rise podcast should be a substitute for personalized professional medical advice. Please always consult your physician or other medical professional before making any changes to your diet, insulin dosages, or healthcare plan.