Ross Baker: T1D's Marathon Man

Diabetes Connections | Type 1 Diabetes · Mar 28, 2017 · 1h 16m

This week's guest is on a mission. Ross Baker wants to run a marathon in every state in the US as well as DC and he is just two states away from meeting that incredible goal. He plans to conquer Alaska & Hawaii later this year. Diagnosed with type 1 at age 19, he was at first told not to run at all, that it would be dangerous for someone with diabetes! He didn't listen and after running a few races, he felt called to try for something big. This is a story that involves determination, faith and some Bojangles sweet tea.

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