# Running a marathon! :D **URL:** \ **Category:** Sports & Exercise\ **Created:** [December 24, 2019, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963 "2019-12-24T17:33:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![John58](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/john58/32/147_2.png) [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/122 "2020-04-19T21:15:23Z")
Keep it goin’…lots of good training by you !! It’s great news that you have a race day right around the corner. Raising my glass to your efforts !! ---
**Author:** ![Millz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/millz/32/12204_2.png) [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/123 "2020-04-19T22:14:59Z")
HL - Wow, wonderful perseverance and commitment. 👏 And you know we’ll all be cheering for you on April 26th! 🏃‍♀️ As you said, “keep on keeping on”! Lisa ---
**Author:** ![daisymae](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/daisymae/32/1199_2.png) [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/124 "2020-04-19T22:28:37Z")
Larissa, this is soooo impressive. i am floored. My swimming pool was closed 2 months ago and will not be reopening for at least 1.5 - 2 yrs from now. I have been out of my element…one of the few things that has brought me and my life endless pleasures. bc of this, i have decided to take up running, with, of course, Eric as my couch. I only hope that i can achieve the kind of tenacity and driving determination that you are undertaking. OMG! you are a true hero, in every sense of the word. I am wishing you nothing short of the best, and you are in my prayers. You ROCK, Girl. Go for it!!! (virtual hugs OXOX , Daisy Mae) ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 10:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/125 "2020-04-19T22:32:13Z")
What the heck could take 1.5 - 2 years to redo? That is a crazy long time. ---
**Author:** ![Millz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/millz/32/12204_2.png) [@Millz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Millz)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/126 "2020-04-19T22:48:11Z")
Right? I was thinking the same thing Chris. ---
**Author:** ![daisymae](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/daisymae/32/1199_2.png) [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/127 "2020-04-19T23:03:09Z")
Absolutely NO SOCIAL DISTANCING…think about it: entry, stairs to locker rooms, passing all the other classes going on (if they r even going to go on), cleaning everything all the time, sweat spraying out in every direction, disinfecting the showers, the toilets, the sinks, the sauna/steam rooms, and rationing the swim lanes (its been permitted to have 6 people per lane, now it would b only one???) I BEG OF YOU, FUD COMMUNITY: if you can come up with a plausable solution to running an entire YMCA during a pandemic (in the heart of Brooklyn, NYC), PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put in your two cents. I will bring it to our mayor, Cuomo, even!!! Much Love, with a heart of hope, yours truly, Daisy Mae ---
**Author:** ![jim26](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jim26/32/9780_2.png) [@jim26](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jim26)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/128 "2020-04-20T01:53:43Z")
You got this, @LarissaW !! Good Luck!! [![](https://media.giphy.com/media/PhHuBCtfU2owEi8jiT/giphy.gif) ](https://media.giphy.com/media/PhHuBCtfU2owEi8jiT/giphy.gif) ---
**Author:** ![Tapestry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tapestry/32/4434_2.png) [@Tapestry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tapestry)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/129 "2020-04-20T02:18:02Z")
You’ve got this, @LarissaW! It will be very interesting to see/read about your adventures! ---
**Author:** ![Carol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carol/32/4894_2.png) [@Carol](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Carol)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/130 "2020-04-20T05:52:41Z")
@LarissaW, I am sooooo very impressed with you and how well you are juggling and keeping up with so much - running and school and your glucoses. You are a winner! 🏃‍♀️🌻 ---
**Author:** ![CatLady](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/catlady/32/36_2.png) [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/131 "2020-04-20T14:09:09Z")
Way to go, @LarissaW! My old wobbly knees are in awe of your upcoming DIY marathon! ---
**Author:** ![LarissaW](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/larissaw/32/5754_2.png) [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/132 "2020-04-20T14:44:40Z")
Thank you everyone so much for the nice wishes! I am so overwhelmed at all the kind words; I don’t even know what to say besides thank you. This community has and continues to be an incredible source of inspiration and strength for me, and that is invaluable. thank you ❤ now - I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT THERE AND DO IT 🏃‍♀️ I’ll be thinking of all of you, your families, and the diabetes community throughout the race. It will be so meaningful for me to be able to add +1 to the growing mass of diabetics that have run a marathon so that I can show myself and the world what diabetes can look like - **resilience!** ---
**Author:** ![T1Allison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2020, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/133 "2020-04-20T18:50:51Z")
I’m impressed with you before you even hit that start line or that finish line. But I’ll be cheering like crazy for you in spirit at both, as well!!! ---
**Author:** ![mike\_g](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/134 "2020-04-21T10:24:02Z")
You’re ready for it, go out and conquer it… we’re with you as you start, finish, and every step along the way! ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/135 "2020-04-21T15:02:12Z")
> [@Sam](#): > > HIIT for me is maybe 25 kegels without leaving the couch So sad…HIIT for me is 2 IPA’s while studiously attempting to ignore 2 yelling dogs. ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/136 "2020-04-23T14:30:38Z")
> [@LarissaW](#): > > I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT THERE AND DO IT 🏃‍♀️ I am confident that you will have a spectacular race, whether virtual or real. Just finishing is a HUGE accomplishment, and I believe you will far exceed that small goal. Emil Zatopek, a Czechoslovak long-distance runner once said “If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon.” I think this is true, because nothing hurts more yet is so rewarding at the same time. Have a great race @ Larissa!!! 🏃‍♀️ ---
**Author:** ![LarissaW](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/larissaw/32/5754_2.png) [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/137 "2020-04-24T12:13:01Z")
Thank you again everyone for all the good wishes ❤ ❤ ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/f/f92d0a2775c18cdacaee1575504f135e1d3f5fdb.png) The weather is looking absolutely perfect for tomorrow!! 😄 🙌 (knock on wood) ---
**Author:** ![Beacher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a6a055/32.png) [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/138 "2020-04-24T13:17:34Z")
> [@LarissaW](#): > > The weather is looking absolutely perfect for tomorrow!! I was shocked that anyone could look forward to running a marathon in 50° weather – until I remembered you guys still use Fahrenheit! I’m cheering for you, @LarissaW. You have international cheerleaders. 🇨🇦 ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2020, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/139 "2020-04-24T15:46:16Z")
Yeah I think 50F (10C) might be the best temp to run a marathon in, I had one of my best sprint tri’s in the 50’s, although getting out of the water was more than little nippy. ---
**Author:** ![T1Allison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/140 "2020-04-25T02:54:01Z")
I’ll be thinking about you guys tomorrow. I’m super impressed and encouraged by your examples of perseverance!! ❤💪❤💪 ---
**Author:** ![T1Allison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963/141 "2020-04-25T14:11:39Z")
I’m thinking about you guys today! I am proud to call you guys my friends! The mountains you willingly climb make the daily mountains in my T1D world not seem so big. 💪❤💪❤ [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/running-a-marathon-d/8963.md?page=8)