Today, Chris and I sit down with Charlie Hurst—British ultrarunner, chiropractor, and endurance coach living with Type 1 Diabetes. After picking up running during lockdown, Charlie quickly went from road marathons to conquering some of the world’s toughest ultra-endurance races, including becoming the first British woman with T1D to complete the 155-mile Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert. We talk protocols, actionable items on managing blood sugars, and pushing human limits, as well as how she’s empowering other T1D athletes to perform at their highest level.

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Thanks to your support, The T1Determined Podcast is growing fast. We’re releasing more episodes and working on our documentary projects—T1Kili, T1Denali, and T1Americas—showing what’s possible with Type 1 Diabetes and endurance alongside elite T1D athletes.

To help us help more T1Ds, we’re opening up sponsor spots on the show. If you own or run a diabetes- or athletic-related business, here’s your opportunity to connect with a dedicated niche audience through personal host-read ads.

If you want to be a trusted representative of our mission to educate and empower Type 1 Diabetics—and introduce your product to a global market—consider partnering with us so we can level up together. Send an email to podcast@t1determined.net to start the conversation. We’re excited for what's ahead.

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Project InsulNation TETON Trip Sign Up: https://projectinsulnation.com/

Follow @project_insulnation & @t1d_endurance for updates on this trip and more.

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Today, Chris Roome sits down with Joe Karr. Diagnosed with T1D at age 12, Joe has spent 30 years carrying the relentless, 24/7 mental load that comes with managing a chronic condition. From navigating fatherhood to establishing honest communication with his family through simple phrases like "It's not me, it's D," Joe knows that protecting your mental health is just as essential as watching your numbers. This drive for shared understanding ultimately led him to the trails to join us on our inaugural trip of Project InsulNation.

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Today, Chris and I speak with T1D Triathlete, John Murray. Diagnosed in 1992 during a high school soccer physical , John spent decades navigating a shifting diabetes landscape—from a single daily shot of Ultralente to tackling extreme endurance events . We dive into John’s journey from his first local sprint triathlon to signing up for Ironman Jacksonville , proving that with structured execution, no distance is out of reach .

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Welcome to Type 1 Trail Talks of The T1Determined Podcast. Today, I sit down with Mary Beth Cooley. Diagnosed with T1D in her late 30s —just one week before the world shut down for COVID-19— Mary Beth chose to face a daunting new reality with incredible focus. While the rest of the world ground to a halt, she got to work mastering her health. We dive into what it was like navigating a fresh chronic illness during a global pandemic, and how a profound shift in perspective allowed her to see lockdown not as a detour, but as a rare window to focus on herself. That resilient mindset ultimately led her to the trails, and six years later, to our first Project InsulNation trip.

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

Today, I sit down with T1D ultra-athlete Adam Redling. Husband, father of three, engineer, and an ultra-endurance athlete who completely owns his Type 1 diagnosis. Diagnosed at age 40 mid-training, Adam dropped the excuses and attacked the trails. Seven ultra-marathons later, he’s here to deliver the raw blueprint on discipline, habits, and relentless performance. What Adam has accomplished are not just succesful races, but sparking a movement.

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Welcome to T1 Trail Talks of The T1Determined Podcast. Today, Chris Roome sits down with Tom Perry. Tom is an avid hiker from New Hampshire whose experience with Type 1 Diabetes spans decades of change. We'll talk about the improvement in diabetic management technology, his perspective on how life with T1D has changed over the years, and his overall experience with our first trip of Project Insulnation.

Our conversation today is hosted by Chris Roome.

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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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