Feed your motivation with other people’s stories, from those who overcome adversity as much as those who’ve nailed it.
Summary
People living with T1D share stories with a passion that clinical guides and textbooks can’t replicate. Stories grounded in lived reality carry emotional weight. Seek them out. I draw motivation from people who find ways to overcome barriers as much as from those who have nailed it. Their stories reshape what you believe is possible, and what you do about it.
Insight
Every story feeds me, but a few stand out. I shared the stage with Seb Sasseville, who ran across Canada with T1D and took T1D all the way to the top of the world by summiting Mount Everest. In the Big Red Run I ran with Pat Farmer, who inspired me with his tales of running the world from Pole to Pole. Pat doesn’t have diabetes, but he showed me what endurance really is. I also read about explorers like Scott and Shackleton, and about war heroes, who show just how far the body can go.
These Moves are drawn from lived experience and reflect my ‘Fitter for Having It’ approach.
They are not medical advice. Always consult qualified health professionals before adjusting your T1D plan.