Today wasn’t supposed to be a race.
It was just another training run on the road to Boston.
But somewhere along the way, I hit a 10K PR — and I had to stop for a moment afterward and really let it sink in.
I train with Type 1 diabetes, which means every run comes with invisible variables: blood sugar swings, alarms in the middle of the night, fueling calculations, and the constant mental load of “what if.” Some nights I lose hours of sleep fighting lows. Some runs start late because I have to stabilize first. Some runs don’t happen at all.
And yet… today, my body showed up.
This PR isn’t just a number on my watch. It’s proof of years of learning how to manage diabetes while still chasing big goals. It’s resilience through exhaustion, fear, and frustration. It’s running while carrying something most people never have to think about.
This April, I’ll be running the Boston Marathon with a charity bib, raising money for Breakthrough T1D, so kids and adults living with this disease can have a future with fewer limits and fewer alarms.
If this post resonates with you — whether you’re a runner, someone living with T1D, or someone who supports someone who does — I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d consider donating or sharing.
Even small donations add up, and every dollar moves us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.
🔗 Fundraiser link:
https://www.givengain.com/project/krissy-raising-funds-for-breakthrough-t1d-greater-new-england-chapter-115078
Thanks for reading. And if you’re out there training while carrying something heavy — seen or unseen — keep going. You’re stronger than you think. 🏃‍♀️❤️

Hit a 10K PR today… during a training run for Boston. Living with Type 1 Diabetes makes this feel surreal.