EPISODE · Oct 10, 2023 · 1H 4M
#572 - Mike Obara: Excelling with Type 1 Diabetes
from The Rambling Runner Podcast · host Matt Chittim
Mike Obara is a tough and fast masters runner who has run over 20 marathons in the last seven years and a number of ultramarathons. He also has type 1 diabetes. Mike was diagnosed when he was a college soccer player who suddenly lost 25 without explanation. Since then Mike has learned to manage his disease, become an endurance runner around the age of 40, learn how to manage the tricky fueling process, and power his way to some extraordinary results. The first 15 minutes of the episode Mike describes his condition then we dive into his training and racing. Sponsor: Janji - Save 15% on the best running apparel, that includes a five year guarantee, with code “rambling” at www.janji.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mike Obara is a tough and fast masters runner who has run over 20 marathons in the last seven years and a number of ultramarathons. He also has type 1 diabetes. Mike was diagnosed when he was a college soccer player who suddenly lost 25 without explanation. Since then Mike has learned to manage his disease, become an endurance runner around the age of 40, learn how to manage the tricky fueling process, and power his way to some extraordinary results. The first 15 minutes of the episode Mike describes his condition then we dive into his training and racing. Sponsor: Janji - Save 15% on the best running apparel, that includes a five year guarantee, with code “rambling” at www.janji.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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