Today, I sit down with my wife, Katerina Marcello. As someone who does not live with Type 1 Diabetes, Katerina represents those who are still affected by T1D, encountering it daily as a support system.

Together, we recount our recent ascent of Kilimanjaro– at 19,341 ft, the tallest mountain in Africa.

In early 2026, we trekked via the Machame Route on a seven-day journey to the summit, Uhuru Peak. Having been married recently that November, we indeed did this as our honeymoon.

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Today, I talk about my personal journey while training for and running my two marathons. As a T1D, in October 2023, I ran the BayState Marathon in Lowell, Massachusetts. And in September 2025, I ran the Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon in the Poconos, Pennsylvania. Leading up to my first marathon, I discuss the life events that led me to stop drinking alcohol.

Two and a half years into sobriety, the data is clear—my T1D management and athletic performance are fueled by that one choice. We’re talking about more than just miles today; we’re talking about the mental fortitude and the 'machine' precision required to normalize the movement of not drinking in an endurance culture.

Whether you're training for your first race or just trying to keep your glucose in range, let’s get to work.

BayState Marathon Time– 3:52:08

Poconos Marathon Time– 3:47:34

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Today, I welcome back T1D ultra endurance athlete, Chris Roome. Chris recently founded a Type 1 adventure company, Project Insulntation. This is our next adventure together as T1Determined will partner with Project Insulnation in curating Type 1 backcountry trips, expeditions, and more while capturing the content and stories of the T1D athletes joining us. We dive deep into the importance of surrounding yourself with a positive community and why adventure is so crucial to help with T1D mindset.

Project Insulnation: @project_insulnation | projectinsulnation.com

TETONS APPLICATION: CLICK HERE

If interested in joining, please email: roome.christopher@gmail.com | joseph@t1determined.net

Carol Dweck Reference

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Stay tuned for updates on T1Determined's collaboration with Project Insulnation to construct T1D Adult Backcountry Adventures.