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The Buddhas of the Past: Sometimes we forget things as we get old. But what if as we forgot them, those things actually ceased to be?Another favorite story by Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org.We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider visiting our website at http://untold-tales.comIf you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/Music by HookSounds https://www.hooksounds.com
Conversations With an Uncle on The Occasion of His Passing: A young man speeds to the side of his ailing uncle 'to observe his passing.' What he experiences, however, is more than he bargained for.Another wonderful story by Don Muchow. For more information, visit t1determined.org.We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology at http://untold-tales.com If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/Music by HookSounds https://www.hooksounds.com
Dark Epiphany - Three chance encounters with strangers on the borderlands between dream and reality . Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can also find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 14 - Bob and Glactyl have their last hurrah (or is it)? Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can also find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com . Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 13 - Bob and Glactyl have their best made plans go awry. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can also find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com . Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Minds of God: Throughout history, many have attempted to understand the mind of God. But what if you could experience it directly? Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-tales/id1515168571 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music Subtle Doom by Hooksounds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 12 - Bob and Glactyl face the wrath of a galactic moss boss! Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans, patrons, and supporters ! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can also find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com . Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez Sound Effects: Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
Land of Milk and Honey - It's been centuries since Humanity surrendered its right to self-governance to a council of artificial intelligences. But one man and one AI have other plans for mankind. Enjoy this ~enlightening~ story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-tales/id1515168571 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music by Hooksounds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Remembers - A Buddhist monk gathering technology after the Fall of Civilization finds himself rebuffed by his master and teacher, who lived through it all. Only when his curiosity gets the better of him does he finally learn why. We hope you love our newest story by cross-country running, "Ironman-for-lunch" eating, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-tales/id1515168571 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music by Hooksounds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Unwishing Well - What if you could just discard the unpleasant memories, pain, suffering, and death that shadow human existence? Could any vessel hold it all? Another story by our very own Iron Man, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-tales/id1515168571 . Wanna get on our email list and K.I.T. (we PROMISE we won't spam you... we hate overflowing email too!) Find the blue SUBSCRIBE button on the untold-tales.com homepage and you'll find out all of the cool upcoming stuff. If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music by Hooksounds --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 11 - Captured by the Bentusi syndicate, Bob and Glactyl escape... sort of. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can also find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com . Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez Sound Effects: Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 10 - Bob and Glactyl steal back their ship but have to confront new enemies, a giant criminal syndicate Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology updates on our website at untold-tales.com and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can also find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com . Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 9 - Bob and Glactyl regain their footing in 33rd century Earth. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The Traveling Salesman Part 8 - Bob and Glactyl are lost in the multiverse but manage to escape to someplace quite unexpected. Enjoy this collaborative story in the Traveling Salesman Series by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow!! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music: Mysterious by Guillaume Favez SFX: Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untold-tales/support
The October Country : Driven away from the highway by icy roads, a traveler finds himself in the backwoods of New England, where he stumbled upon a thriving fundamentalist church. But WHY it is thriving makes him run for his life. Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! We've got a new website with a place to leave reviews, subscribe to our newsletter, and buy our merch! Feel free to visit us at https://www.podpage.com/untold-tales/ If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-tales/id1515168571 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! Music by GioeleFazzeri on Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
Moving On: Alien archeologists discover and Earth in the distant future where civilizaiton has collapsed and mankind has long since become extinct. however, they also find clues to unexpected discoveries regarding Man's destiny. Another author collaboration! We hope you enjoy this new, original story, co-written by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to purchase books, audios or merch for the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them on our website at www.untold-tales.com Music: Passing Greetings and Twin Explorers by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
Enjoy this rare interview with our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. Here are the books he mentions in this fun , interesting and thoughtful episode. 8:19 - Where Don grew up and his family life 10:25 - Don's educational background and his lifelong passion (it isn't what you might think!) 12:41 - What Don wanted to be when he grew up 14:43 - Who are the Scully and Mulder of Fiction? 16:30 - What aspect of writing is most intriguing to Don? 18:51 - Are any of the Untold Tales stories you've written TRUE or inspired by real life events? 24:58 - DNA Memory? An explanation as it relates to storytelling 25:38 - Kim Stanley Robinson https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Stanley-Robinson/e/B000APVJXC/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Red Mars, Blue Mars, Green Mars trilogy https://amzn.to/3Ntq9Vc 34:55 - Arrival by Ted Chiang https://amzn.to/3T0PCqm 35:30 - Banned Books List https://www.thefire.org/first-amendment-library/special-collections/banned-challenged-books/ 35:58 - What Don thinks about the Untold Tales Podcast (this is GOOD) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
Behold the Son of Man: A military robot becomes self-aware and begins asking the big questions about life, existence, and what it means to be human. Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untold-tales/id1515168571 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music by NaturesEye on Pixabay --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
Top stories in the news this week: researchers are testing an injection to help prevent type 1 diabetes while not harming the immune system, a new study looks at older adults and CGM use, help for pharmacists when it comes to prescribing CGM and a new group takes over the Lilly Diabetes Journey Award Medals. Plus, amazing feats of endurance from ultra athletes with type 1 diabetes. Learn more about the T1D Exchange: https://t1dexchange.org/stacey/ Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Episode Transcription Below (or coming soon!) Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! *Click here to learn more about OMNIPOD* *Click here to learn more about AFREZZA* *Click here to learn more about DEXCOM* Hello and welcome to Diabetes Connections In the News! I'm Stacey Simms and these are the top diabetes stories and headlines of the past seven days. XX In the news is brought to you by T1D Exchange! T1D Exchange is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving outcomes for the entire T1D population. https://t1dexchange.org/stacey/ XX Interesting new study looking at preventing type 1. The drug, currently known as IMCY-0098, blocks the immune system response that is thought to be the trigger. Very early on here, the Oxford scientists who are part of the study say it will likely be at least ten years before they'll be able to bring it to market, if it works. One of the most promising aspects is that the injection seems to only target production of cells that damage the immune system, so it doesn't seem to affect the body's ability to protect itself against other infections. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10952755/Type-1-diabetes-stopped-strikes-thanks-simple-jab.html XX No surprise but glad this is being looked at. Older adults with type 1 diabetes using CGMs for the first time had lower A1Cs AND fewer lows. This study called WISDM - Wireless Innovation for Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus (WISDM) followed adults over 60 for six months. These researchers say the benefits of CGM combined with recently improved Medicare coverage should serve to increase adoption of CGM as standard of care in all adult populations, especially older people who are at increased risk of hypoglycemia. https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20220627/cgm-improves-time-in-range-reduces-hba1c-for-older-adults-with-type-1-diabetes XX New resource thanks to the Helmsley Trust. This is for pharmacists and it's hoped it will expand patient access to CGMs. The release says Involving pharmacists in providing access is especially important for rural communities where they may be the most reachable healthcare professionals given the lack of diabetes specialists across the U.S. The guide was developed by the American Pharmacists Association and its Foundation http://ow.ly/zZ3c50Jz20f XX Looks like the Lilly Diabetes Journey Award Medals are getting a second life. As we reported back in January, after nearly 50 years, Lilly decided to end the program which gives a small medal for 10,25, 50 and 75 years of living with diabetes. The group Children with Diabetes – best known for putting on the Friends for Life Conference has taken it over. They'll now be called the CWD Journey Awards. You don't have to attend one of their conferences to get one and there is no cost. I'll give you the link to learn more and order one. XX The vets and keepers at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) diagnosed the first reported case of diabetes in a giant anteater. Stephanie Mota, resident veterinary surgeon at RZSS said: “Keepers first discovered something was wrong when Nala was losing weight despite eating the same amount, or sometimes even more, than usual. “We carried out a full health check under general anaesthetic, running lots of tests and found that Nala has type 1 diabetes.” While the condition is known to occur in domestic cats, dogs and in tamanduas (Tuh-man-doo-uhs) in the wild, no other cases have been reported in giant anteaters. BTW a Tu-man-doo-uh is a smaller anteater and I spent far too much time today watching videos of them because I had never head of them and they are amazing. Dexcom donated the CGM to the Zoo's charity. The story I read here says. Due to her lovely personality, Nala is the ideal candidate for this technology which helps us, and her amazing team of keepers, manage her condition in the best possible way. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/edinburgh-zoo-monitor-uks-first-diabetic-giant-anteater-with-blood-glucose-monitor-usually-used-on-humans-3749422 XX Right back to the news in a moment but first As I mentioned, The T1D Exchange Registry is an online research study, designed to harness the power of individuals with type 1 diabetes. It's a research study conducted online over time, designed to foster innovation and improve the lives of people with T1D. Personal information remains confidential and participation is fully voluntary. Once enrolled, participants will complete annual surveys and have the opportunity to sign up for other studies on specific topics related to T1D. By sharing opinions, experiences and data, patients can help advance meaningful T1D treatment, care and policy Sign up at T1DExchange.org slash Stacey (that's S-T-A-C-E-Y). XX Some great stories from our amazing community. First, Sebastien Sassevile completed the world's toughest ultra-cycling race, the Race Across America. It took 12 days and over 3-thousand miles. Sasseville who lives with type 1 basically spent 20 hours a day on his bike. He's the first person with type 1 to finish this grueling race. -- Don Muchow told us he was going to do it and the 60 year old has finished a 10k swim around Key West. I spoke to Muchow just after his 2021 Disney to Disney run – that's Disneyland in California to Disneyworld in Florida and he alluded to doing this race next. I've linked up his race report blog.. it's a very interesting read, especially how he treated a high blood glucose with more carbs. He came in second overall and first male in any age group. https://swimswam.com/60-year-old-iron-man-don-muchow-swims-around-key-west-for-diabetes-awareness/ https://t1determined.org/event-report-swim-around-key-west-10k/?fbclid=IwAR1U7XdI4_uw9OSe994TKuu7IuYjWC8FwHhby0Pm-RRzDIYAd9pGCMj6AD0 XX And finally, another former guest Dr. Nat Strand who works at the Mayo Clinic debuted a film she made with colleagues. It tells the story of what it is to be Black at Mayo Clinic, in healthcare, in America. Dr. Strand says, “By providing a platform for 12 courageous individuals to share their realities, we hope to move viewers toward active antiracism and start the conversation for many to continue.” XX Next week you'll hear from Katie who started a podcast when she didn't hear the diabetes show she wanted.. that sounds familiar. You may know her online as Sugarmama Podcast. The long format episode out right now is all about the new documentary regarding stem cell research, talking to the director of “The Human Trial” i Listen wherever you get your podcasts That's In the News for this week.. if you like it, please share it! Thanks for joining me! See you back here soon.
Don Muchow is a 60-year-old triathlete and Ironman living with Type 1 diabetes who after completing a 2,800 mile run across America last year to raise awareness for diabetes is about to perform a new feat: a 10k swim around Key West on June 18. Muchow is building up to the full 12.5-mile swim that will take him around the entire island of Key West. The Texas native has been training for the swim several hours a day between the Gulf Coast and Miami, all while managing a chronic illness. Living with Type 1 diabetes means Don has to monitor his glucose levels 24/7 to make sure they're in a healthy range because his body doesn't regulate glucose on its own. To do so, Don uses a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a small wearable device that monitors his blood glucose levels in real-time and sends alerts directly to his smartphone and Garmin smartwatch if his levels are too low or too high, incidents that can be life-threatening. Since Don will be in the water, his kayaker and wife will use the remote monitoring technology to keep track of his glucose levels while he swims to make sure he's safe and has enough energy to get through the race, giving everyone peace of mind that his diabetes is under control. Don doesn't let diabetes stop him from accomplishing his biggest goals; instead he uses them to motivate others who may face similar difficulties and inspire them to break their own barriers. SWIMSWAM PODCAST LINKS Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify Click here to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen and subscribe on Podbean Click here to listen and subscribe on Google Click here to listen and subscribe on YouTube Click here to listen and subscribe on Listen Notes Click here to listen and subscribe on Stitcher Click here to listen and subscribe on iHeartRadio Click here to listen and subscribe on Amazon Click here to listen and subscribe on Pandora Music: Otis McDonald www.otismacmusic.com
FLASH FICTION (by Jeff Robinson, Don Muchow, and Gill Schmidt) Time for something DIFFERENT! Please enjoy this episode of FLASH FICTION sci-fi stories. These stories have been proven even more difficult to write, and write well, than our longer stories - as well as novels and novellas. Writing short stories is a challenge. It is harder to write a very short story than a long one, because every word becomes important. “Perhaps the best example of this is the “six-word story”. Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway won a bet by writing the six-word story. He wrote: “For Sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” It is amazing how few words can generate such emotive force. Since then, numerous competitions are held annually that challenge writers to produce such ultra-short stories. Indeed, since 2000 Flash fiction has become a special sub-genre of science fiction that does not receive nearly enough attention.” We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on your favorite podcast player and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ If you loved what you heard, please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple iTunes or your favorite podcast player!
MEET THE AUTHORS, LIVE! On March 12, 2022 at 9pm London, UK / 4pm Eastern, U.S.A./ 2pm Arizona, U.S.A. / 1pm Pacific U.S.A. we met with Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Don Muchow, Marc Neuffer and Howard Loring to discuss their inspiration and process of writing the stories narrated on our podcast. We asked Marc Neuffer "Where do you get story ideas? How do you develop them?" We asked Howard Loring "How exactly do you use the ideas of Classical Myth?” and “What is an Epic Fable?” We asked Jeff "What do you think the elements are of good science fiction?" And Don Muchow answered the question "Where do you get the inspiration for your stories?” Their answers may not be what you think and are VERY insightful! I also asked them each the NAIL BITER question..."What do you think of Melissa's narration of your stories?" and "How did it feel handing over your story for someone else to interpret and narrate?" You'll also learn about their sense of mission and what they are hoping you get from their fantastical storytelling. We know you'll love what you hear and hope you will engage us with comments on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcEMLFE2eyyCQ6W_joTnNuw --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
The Seed of Wisdom: A religious pilgrim finds something that can grant virtually any wish he might have. But he is uncertain about what to do and is torn by doubt until many years later when he finally finds an answer. Our first author collaboration! We hope you enjoy this story, co-written by Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson and Don Muchow! Interested in how this story came about? Want to learn more about their influences and inspirations?? Consider joining us in our FIRST Virtual Zoom Event on March 12, 2022 at MEET THE AUTHORS, LIVE! Calling all listeners, fans, patrons and Untold Tales podcast lovers… Join us on March 12, 2022 at 9pm London, UK / 4pm Eastern, U.S.A./ 2pm Arizona, U.S.A. / 1pm Pacific U.S.A. to ASK YOUR QUESTIONS! MEET Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Don Muchow, Marc Neuffer and Howard Loring! Link to YOUR TICKETS right here: https://bit.ly/3sl6AUX If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
Coautl: A zoologist finds himself marooned on a mysterious island a hundred miles off the Georgia coast where evolution has kicked into overdrive. But after he returns to his stranded boat, he can no longer find the island--and will anyone really believe his story? Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. Love the stories? Join us in March 2022 for MEET THE AUTHORS, LIVE! Calling all listeners, fans, patrons and Untold Tales podcast lovers… Join us on March 12, 2022 at 9pm London, UK / 4pm Eastern, U.S.A./ 2pm Arizona, U.S.A. / 1pm Pacific U.S.A. to ASK YOUR QUESTIONS! MEET Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Don Muchow, Marc Neuffer and Howard Loring! Link to YOUR TICKETS right here: https://bit.ly/3sl6AUX We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/untold-tales-1368809 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
MEET THE AUTHORS, LIVE! Calling all listeners, fans, patrons and Untold Tales podcast lovers… Join us on March 12, 2022 at 9pm London, UK / 4pm Eastern, U.S.A./ 2pm Arizona, U.S.A. / 1pm Pacific U.S.A. to ASK YOUR QUESTIONS! MEET Dr. Jeffrey A. Robinson, Don Muchow, Marc Neuffer and Howard Loring! Link to YOUR TICKETS right here: https://bit.ly/3sl6AUX Confused about a story line? Love the plot twist? Wondering how the authors feel about the narrations of their stories? Come and get all of your questions and curiosities satisfied LIVE with the authors! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
As Long As You Both Shall Live: A newlywed AI researcher dies suddenly in a car accident, but all is not lost: her consciousness is uploaded into one of her own creations, making her effectively immortal. But who will repair her and keep her running for the millennia to come? Another story by our cross-country running, T1 phenomenon, Don Muchow! A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. Stay tuned for new EVENTS in the coming year as well as games and trivia to test your knowledge of the Untold Tales Audio Anthologies! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/untold-tales-1368809 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
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This week I am joined by Don Muchow, who has a truly remarkable story to tell. Last year Don made history by running an astounding 2,761 miles in just 88 days, in order to raise awareness of the challenges faced by those with type 1 diabetes. Join us as we talk about Don's health journey, his experience running across the country, and what motivated him to accomplish this amazing feat. Thank you to our guest Don Muchow! To connect with Don further: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/t1determined/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/don.muchow.9 Website - https://t1determined.org/ Join Ralph's private community for transformative weekly content: https://www.ralphgravejr.com/community. JOIN US! * Join Ralph's private community for transformative weekly content: https://www.ralphgravejr.com/community. * Join the Gulfstream Way, a 90-day coaching program that will help you grow as a person and a leader through personal coaching and transformative training: http://bit.ly/The-Gulfstream-Way-program. SUBSCRIBE! Be sure to click that “Subscribe” button so you don't miss out on future episodes. Here are links to the “Unstoppable with Ralph Graves Jr. Show”: * Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/Unstoppable-Apple-Podcasts. * Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/Unstoppable-Google-Podcasts. * Spotify: http://bit.ly/Unstoppable-Spotify. RALPH'S BOOK! * Buy Ralph's book, Unstoppable: Seven Universal Laws That Will Transform How You Pursue and Achieve Success: http://bit.ly/Unstoppable-Amazon-Paperback. CONNECT WITH RALPH! * Instagram: https://bit.ly/Ralph-Graves-Jr-Instagram. * LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/Ralph-Graves-Jr-LinkedIn. * Facebook: https://bit.ly/Ralph-Graves-Jr-Facebook. * YouTube: http://bit.ly/Ralph-Graves-Jr-YouTube. This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
The Fool: A homeless man on a bus learns that he's omniscient. It's been driving him crazy, and he's afraid he can't hold on for much longer. Our second story of 2022 by Don Muchow! Stay tuned for new EVENTS in the coming year as well as games and trivia to test your knowledge of the Untold Tales Audio Anthologies! We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/untold-tales-1368809 and consider visiting our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover ! Another thought provoking story by Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he completed his "bucket list" run across the United States from “Mouse to Mouse” (Disneyland to Disney World) in 2021. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
Peloton instructor Robin Arzon was diagnosed with type 1 as an adult, when she was already an endurance athlete and marathon runner. After her diagnosis, she was determined to keep those incredible fitness feats coming. Arzon is now Peloton's VP of fitness programming, an ultramarathoner, a best-selling author, a new mom, and more. If you're looking for some new year fitness inspiration, she's got you covered. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. More about Robin Arzon More about Gvoke HypoPen Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Episode Transcription Below: Stacey Simms 0:05 This is Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. This week, peloton, instructor Robin Arzon was diagnosed with type one as an adult when she was already an endurance athlete and marathon runner. after her diagnosis, she was determined to keep those incredible fitness feats coming. Robin Arzon 0:24 I really have had to treat myself kind of like an experiment like get curious and just see and trust that even on the days that aren't my best, I'm trying my best and my best is good enough Stacey Simms 0:35 Arzon is peloton's vice president of fitness programming an ultra marathoner, a best selling author, a mom, and more. If you're looking for some new year's fitness inspiration, she's got you covered. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Welcome to another week of the show. I'm always so glad to have you here, you know, we aim to educate and inspire about diabetes with a focus on people who use insulin. this time of year I always seem to have a fitness interview, right? That makes sense. It's the new year we're making resolutions. We're getting motivated. So you know, take a look back in years past I talked to Chris Rudan from the Titan games. I talked to Eric Tozer, who did seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, you know, stuff like that. But you don't have to have these incredible achievements, these these incredible goals. You know, this to be fit to stay healthy. I mean, I'm certainly never doing an ultra marathon. It's not one of my goals, especially as I get older, I want to stay moving. That's really important to me. So well, somebody like this week's guest Robin Arzon isn't I'm sorry, Robin isn't going to motivate me to ever run a marathon. She is going to inspire me to try a little more to do some different things. And I hope she inspires you in the same way as well. Whatever your fitness goals are for 2022 I have a story that I want to share about something that happened recently with me and Benny, it isn't really about new year's resolution. So I'm going to keep it till the end of the interview. I'll come back and tell you he challenged me to do some things kind of an empathy exercise about type one, I failed miserably. That's the spoiler. So we'll get to that in a little bit. This week's interview is one of my shortest ever I had very limited time with Robin. So I decided to not ask her about her diagnosis story. I skipped a couple of questions that I would usually ask, but in case you're not familiar with her, I wanted you to learn more. So here is a quick explainer that she gave beyond type one a few years ago, and we're playing this with their permission. Robin Arzon 2:32 I am a reformed lawyer turned ultra-marathoner. I'm head instructor at peloton cycle as well as vice president of fitness programming. I'm on the Leadership Council beyond type one. I was an endurance athlete Well, before I was diagnosed with type one diabetes, I was diagnosed in February of 2014. So only a few years ago, as an adult, I was in my 30s when I was diagnosed. And it's been an interesting little dance I'm doing with my pancreas these days. I had just returned from a trip to India. I was in India for about three to four weeks with my mom and my sister. And when I came home back to New York City, I thought I had jetlag or something like my body just felt really sluggish. And I had extreme thirst. That was the number of extreme thirst and frequent urination. And that was the number one thing that really was strange, because I know it wasn't dehydrated. And as an athlete, I kind of could tell immediately that something was off with my body. I had an awareness of type 1 diabetes, but certainly not on any kind of medical or even practical level. And I definitely didn't know how to how to live with it. That was actually my very first question after I was diagnosed was how am I gonna run 100 mile races? And that was a question pretty unfamiliar for my endocrinologist and so then I want an immediate search for all the technology that would allow me to train uninterrupted. I actually had a half marathon two weeks after my diagnosis and I and I ran it. And I think I was on a pump within a week that I had a Dexcom within 14 days. Stacey Simms 4:27 Robin was diagnosed in 2012. She's now peloton vice president of fitness programming. She and her husband had a baby in 2021 and January just a couple of days from this episode going live. She is publishing a children's book and you will hear her talk about that. There is a video of this interview over on the Diabetes Connections YouTube channel if you want to watch I will link that up in the shownotes. Full disclosure. The reason I had limited time for this interview is because Robin is on a media tour courtesy of Gvoke Hypopen so you will hear a lot about that in this interview ended agreed To do this, I also agreed to post information about Gvoke in the show notes which I have done. If you've listened for a long time, you're probably tired of hearing these disclosures. But if you're new, it's very important to me that I'm open and honest about what you hear on the show. And I really thought the tradeoff of hearing about Robin's experiences and advice was worth it. Robin, thank you so much for joining me and spending some time with me and my listener. So how are you doing today? Robin Arzon 5:29 I'm great. So nice to speak with you. Stacey. Stacey Simms 5:31 I know that you have a little bit that you want to talk about with Gvoke. They are a sponsor of my podcast as well. Let's just dive in and talk about that because being prepared is just part of the reality when you live with diabetes, right Robin Arzon 5:42 100% I mean, in the landscape of things that are uncontrollable of living with diabetes and diabetes management, we have to control what we can control and Gvoke Hypopen is the first auto injector of medicine if we have a severe low blood sugar event, and the looming prospect of that can be scary. And as an ultra marathoner as someone who lives as an athlete lives with movement, you know, and I know your listeners are very, very well versed in the diabetes landscape, and probably can relate to that to a certain extent. I needed to take agency back, which is why I partnered with Gvoke Hypopen because recently, for example, when I ran the New York City Marathon, I had the Gvoke Hypopen in my race kit. Thankfully, I didn't need to use it. But it does give me peace of mind out there on the racecourse, you know, knowing that I have this medicine accessible to me, if I have a severe low, Stacey Simms 6:31 I'm going to knock wood everywhere I can find some because yeah, I've had to use Gvoke or any kind of emergency glucagon in the 15 years since my son was diagnosed, have you ever had to use anything? Robin Arzon 6:41 Thankfully, no, thankfully, I have not had to use it. And I'm very grateful for that. And I'm also grateful that I sought out the right care for myself. And I advocated for myself with my doctor. And I recommend folks do the same and of course, do their own, you know, investigation of safety and risks and allergies and all the things associated with with any medical prescription. But we have to advocate for ourselves and figure out what works for our lifestyles. Stacey Simms 7:04 Alright, so you were diagnosed with type one as an adult, you were already an incredible athlete. And I think I heard you say somewhere that you ran a half marathon a week or two after your diagnosis. Robin Arzon 7:14 Yes. So I had a half marathon, I think a week later. And then I had a 50 mile ultra marathon few weeks after that. So it was a blurry and really daunting time. And I had to figure out quickly, this new life, this new thing, I believe superheroes are real. And I know that folks living with diabetes, diabetes warriors are superheroes. And in my superhero toolkit, It now includes insulin, it includes glucose taps. It includes the you know, the Gvoke Hypopen and it's I developed a mantra actually, during that time that forward is a pace. There are some days when the next step is the only step that you can focus on and that's okay. But I figured it out because it was meaningful to me the first question I asked, when my endocrinologist said, you're going to be living with insulin, your pancreas doesn't produce enough or any, I thought, Oh, okay. And I said out loud, how am I going to cross the ultra marathon finish line I have in a few weeks. And we figured it out. And I made mistakes, and I figured it out. And I educated myself. And I want folks to feel that same empowerment of like, gosh, we're gonna figure it out. We're going to be ready. We're going to be warriors, and we're going to continue to be epic. Stacey Simms 8:24 One of the biggest questions I got when I told my Facebook group for the podcast that we were talking was, again, knowing everybody is different. But you know, just what do you do to avoid lows? Because exercise? I mean, let's face it, some people with diabetes do not exercise because they are afraid of low blood sugar. How did you get past that? How do you avoid crazy highs, crazy lows, when Robin Arzon 8:44 you're exercising, it is a lot of trial and error. And just like anything else, it's observing, just like observing how your body reacts to a certain food, you have to observe how your body reacts to a certain type of movement. For example, lifting weights, for me might make my blood sugar go up. Whereas of course, cardiovascular or aerobic things like the bike with running will make it go down. So I really encourage folks to get curious, start small, right? Well, you don't have to go out and run an ultra marathon. But maybe you know, you start with the 10 minute walk around the block and see what happens. And then you bring you know the glucose tabs or the apple juice with you, I always have some type of rescue carbs, right. And this is really where the Gvoke Hypopen can come in as well. Because you know, you've got that in a severe and you know, in the situation where we're really putting ourselves in a low blood sugar, severe low blood sugar circumstance, we have medicine that is on the spot that is going to react on the spot that gives me a lot of peace of mind. So it's that two pronged approach of daily diabetes management. And then you know, having this in a circumstance where things get a little bit more severe, or a lot more severe. Stacey Simms 9:48 Yeah, we have quite a few people who said I take her class I see her all the time. Have you ever had a low blood sugar during instruction like when you're doing a class? Robin Arzon 9:57 Thankfully, yes, I've gone low but It's all been manageable, drink some juice, keep it moving. I've never had to stop a workout, thank goodness. And that's literally 1000s of hours of practice of knowing my body and knowing the exact timing of like, okay, I'm going to drink a quarter of my smoothie. Eight minutes before this class, I really have had to treat myself kind of like an experiment, like, get curious and just see and trust that even on the days that aren't my best, I'm trying my best and my best is good enough. That is also encouraging. So So I encourage folks to give themselves that same grace, but also that same dose of bravery. You mentioned that there are folks of your listeners who are so scared that they're not moving, but they're not working out. And that really saddens me, because they're limiting their own potential. And why you're letting diabetes when when you do that. Stacey Simms 10:46 I don't know if you're familiar with Don Muchow, who ran or walked from Disney Land to Disney World that she I did I Robin Arzon 10:53 read about this. He was told Stacey Simms 10:55 when he was diagnosed a long time ago, right. I think it was the late 70s. He was told do not exercise because it was too dangerous. That was a real thing that people were told not all that long ago. And he had to wake up one day and say no, no, you know, so I give you so I mean, sounds silly to say, but I give you so much credit for getting your diagnosis and saying no, no, I'm, I'm getting right back into it. And I've had the privilege of talking to a lot of people in the public eye like yourself who have treated lows while they're on camera. musicians who sneak a sip of orange juice or racecar drivers to kind of have it in their car. Can I ask you do you keep something sneaky? Is your water bottle is the other two maybe that people should look for? Robin Arzon 11:32 One is water and one is juice. I always have some form of juice on me onset always, always, always. And yeah, no shame in that. If I need it. Take a sip, keep it and keep it moving. Thankfully, you know, Stacey Simms 11:44 yeah, I think it's lovely to find out those little things because it makes our kids and a lot of adults feel better to know they're not alone. I mean, that's half of this. Did you find a community when you were diagnosed with type one because it can be very isolating? Robin Arzon 11:57 You know, I was, as I mentioned, I was running ultra marathons at the time and there is an amazing ultra marathoner, Steven Anglin, very accomplished he does hundreds and hundreds of miles at a time really epic guy. He was the first person I went to outside of my medical team. And I was like, What the heck, what do I do and you know, he kind of talked me down. And you know, I hope to be able to pay that forward, especially as being part of this be ready campaign, I want to be a visible example of the fact that we can continue moving, we can continue being heroic in big and small ways in our very own lives. Um, you know, as a new mom, I read fairy tales to my baby girl every night and I want to live a fairy tale that is is is even stronger than things that she's going to read in books, and then pass the baton to hertz to one day live just as gravely, but it does require us to be prepared. And that is literally why I wanted to partner with the Gvoke Hypopen team. Because the reality is, the more prepared we are, the more peace of mind we're going to have. You can't control everything. And with any prescription medication, you have to speak to your medical provider to make sure that this is the appropriate avenue for you. But it does provide me peace of mind in the event that a severe blood sugar is looming. Stacey Simms 13:05 You're coming to 8 years with type one, have you experienced burnout at all yet? You know, it's I think, Robin Arzon 13:12 yes, I mean, there are certainly days where just like really more of this tightrope walk. So it's definitely exhausting. And we make to think like a pancreas requires a lot of mental energy. But I'll tell you something, I've discovered more than burnout, that every single day we have the choice to turn why me and to try me. And the self pity is poison. I think that self pity is poisonous and much more harmful than burnout. For me, I choose to constantly flip the script, constantly turn pain into power, I have no other way. And it's both being someone that lives with type diabetes, and also being an athlete, and also being a mom, and also being an executive and also being an author and also being an entrepreneur. And it's like, let's go. Stacey Simms 13:56 I know we're gonna run a time. Two more questions, if I could, you mentioned your daughter things beep with diabetes. How was she doing with that? I mean, she's so tiny. But does she know what? Robin Arzon 14:05 Oh, my goodness, you know, I mean, we're just learning and she's very curious about the gadgets and the beach and the stuff and I will explain to her, you know, in age appropriate ways of like, this is mommy's medicine, and this is what Bobby needs to do. And now I explained to her what a pancreas is, and you know, things that I definitely didn't learn at her age. But you know, I want her to know, I want her to be informed too. And I want her in order for her to be proud of me. She needs to be informed as to what I go through. And I want her to see me dealing with challenges and rising above it. The Diabetes community is incredibly supportive, and whether you know, the Gvoke Hypopen can be used for folks, age 2 and up. So that's a wide swath of our community and Gvoke.com is a great place for more information. That's where the total story is, including any side effects information and safety language. Stacey Simms 14:51 And then the last question is just what are you looking forward to in 2022? You've already accomplished so much you listed all those things that keep you so busy. Robin Arzon 14:58 I'm very excited. about the launch of my children's book, it's my first children's book strong mama. It is a love letter to my baby girl. And it really puts the focus on a caregivers self care. So let's remember that we have to prioritize our self care. It's not selfish, whether your parents or not take the time for yourself. Because yes, that burnout is real. And we have to go inward sometimes in order to give Stacey Simms 15:21 outwardly but like hope when it comes out, you'll come back on and share. Robin Arzon 15:24 Oh, that would be great. That would be great. Nice. Nice to see you today, Stacy. Stacey Simms 15:28 Oh, my gosh, thank you so much, Robin, I appreciate your time. Have a great one. You're listening to Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. More information about Robin a full transcript and the links to Gvoke and to the video are all at the homepage at diabetes connections.com. I am going to follow up with her hopefully, she'll come back on in a couple of weeks to talk about her children's book and answer more of your questions. I mentioned at the beginning of the show that Benny asked me to try something new. So let me just set kind of set the table about what's been going on here, especially if you're new to the show. So Benny was diagnosed in 2006. Right before he turned two, he is 17. Now, and so he's had diabetes for really just over 15 years. For the last two years, I've really tried to slide into doing less and less and less to the point where in October of 2020, I turned off all of my Dexcom alarms except for urgent, low. And after a big trip he took the summer he went to Israel for a month with a non diabetes camp after he did well with that. I said to him, Well, what do I do now? Right? What do you want from me? How can I help you? Am I here just for customer service? Right? When you want me you contact me, not the other way around? And he said that that's what he really wanted to do. Have I been 100% successful at that, of course not doing nag him here and there to bolus or if I see something wonky? Of course, is he doing? Well? Yeah, he's doing really well, except I'll be honest with you. He's not as diligent. He's not as on top of it. And he wouldn't mind me saying this, as he was when I was diligent and on top of you know, and as you're listening, if you're laughing, if you're an adult with type one, or if you're a parent of an older child, or young adult with type one, you have gone through this, I've gotten a lot of reassurances from my friends, the diabetes community that as long as he's not doing anything dangerous, and he certainly is far from that he's doing great that the way I would do it is not gonna happen anymore. It's up to him now, which is really, really, really hard. So here's what the challenge came in. About a month ago, I pointed out to him that, you know, he was missing some boluses. And he wasn't paying attention to things as well, you know, we had like a, it was a moment where I said, can I talk to you about this? And he agreed, and we had a really good conversation like we do every once in a while. And he said, You know what, Mom, I'd like you to try to remember every time you eat to do something, and I said, Yeah, but after 15 years, like how can you not know how can you not do this? Right? I mean, every parent has said that or thought that right? So he said to me, okay, every time you eat anything, I want you to text me. I said, Sure. No problem. I always have my phone with me. That's gonna be easy. And you know, he rolled his eyes. And he said, we'll say, so the first day, I text him every time I eat three meals, you know, a billion snacks, whatever I'm eating, I text him every time. The next day. I text him. I'm not even really thinking. I text him at dinner. He was at work. He texts back “Is this the first time you've eaten today?” with assorted emojis. And I went, Oh, my God. I did not text him for breakfast. I did not text him for lunch. I hadn't even thought about it. I completely forgot about our bet. And I said, Okay, not fair. That was just day two. It wasn't that I forgot to quote bolus while I was eating. I just forgot that we had agreed to do that. He said, Okay, I'll give you another couple of days. Well, the next day, I remembered breakfast, I forgot lunch. So he wanted me to keep it up for two weeks, which was our original agreement, I felt that he had proved his point after a day and a half, really. But I kept it going. And I did better. But I really failed at it. Was that a lesson with universal implications? Probably not. I bet you'd be a lot better at it than I was. I don't know why I couldn't remember. I don't know what I was thinking. But between the two of us, it was a fantastic lesson. And it was such a great way for me to see how even after all this time, you know how difficult this is how tough it is to be perfect. And you know, as you listen, maybe your lesson is, well, that means that you need to set more reminders. And be on him more. I mean, everybody, I guess would take this a different way. The lesson to me was: have a little bit more empathy, and have a lot more respect for the way he is doing it. Well, I mean, we're not talking about a kid who's ignoring his diabetes, and you don't like I don't talk about numbers, but we're talking about an A1C that's, you know, maybe a couple of tenths, maybe a half a point higher than it was last time. And we're already seeing numbers that I never thought we'd see when he was in the teenage years. If you'd asked me, you know, years ago, thank you control IQ. Thank you for a kid who is responsible. So that's a long way of telling this story that I really got a lot out of so as you listen, if you're a parent, talk to your kid, maybe this is something you can do if you're an adult nodding your head saying yes, Stacy, we could have told you that's what would happen. You know, thank you for your patience. But I got a year and a half before Benny goes off to college. That's it. He is beginning his second semester of junior year. And I think most of these lessons, frankly, are for me. So boy, I hope I'm learning. All right, we do you have a newscast this week, that is Wednesday, live at 430, on Facebook, and YouTube, and then live on Instagram at 4:45 different times, until these services decide to play nicely together. And I can do them all at once. But right now, Instagram will not let you that's why there are different times for that, but we turn it into an audio podcast that you can listen to on Fridays. And then going forward, we're back to our regular schedule with the long format interview shows every Tuesday. I am hoping that we're gonna have a lot of technology to talk about this year. We do have some great episodes coming up with the folks at Tandem. We've got an update from Dexcom, as well as some interviews with newly approved products and products overseas that are going to be submitted for approval in the US this year. So a lot to work on a lot to come. I'm really excited about 2022 Not just for the show, but for what I really hope the community starts seeing when this logjam of COVID approvals or COVID, delays at the FDA starts loosening up and walking through so fingers crossed for that. Thank you as always to my editor John Bukenas at audio editing solutions. Thanks so much for listening. I'm Stacey Simms. I'll see you back here in a couple of days until then be kind to yourself. Benny 21:29 Diabetes Connections is a production of Stacey Simms media. All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged
Waking: A man with no memory of who he is keeps awakening in the same prison cell with no memory of why he's there, until he discovers he's his own captor, the secrets being kept from him are his own, and he's always been free and able to leave. Another wonderful story by one of our first NEW Untold Tales authors, Don Muchow. Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he completed his "bucket list" run across the United States from “Mouse to Mouse” (Disneyland to Disney World) in 2021. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider visiting our patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/untold-tales/support
The Rev. Don Muchow spent much of his adult life as a U.S. Navy Chaplain, eventually heading up the Navy's chaplain's corps. Listen as Adm. Muchow discusses his service with host Pastor Dave Schultz. He says, "I am but a pencil in the hand of God, able to write the Good News of the Gospel."
What does it take to complete the very first run from Disneyland in Anaheim to Walt Disney World in Orlando, a journey of 2,761 miles? Grit, determination, a love of community and a very good sense of humor! In this week's episode, we finish up our interview with Don Muchow, the first ever finisher of the Mouse 2 Mouse run. We cover all the details from his fueling strategy and course design right up through his epic arrival at the Magic Kingdom. Don is a seasoned ultrarunner, Ironman triathlete and Type 1 diabetic. He's the founder of Type 1 Determined, an organization devoted to connecting and empowering people with Type 1 diabetes to walk, run, ride and play with confidence. Even more incredible, this run was completed within a larger Run Across the US, with a total of 2,845 miles, which Don completed on April 7, 2021. Run time: 40:00 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/earfulrunner/support
Happy Global Running Day! When we think about the runners that inspire us, our guest for this episode is at the very top of our list. His endurance accomplishments, strength of character and generosity of spirit truly inspire us and we are so excited to welcome Don Muchow to the show. Don is a seasoned ultrarunner, Ironman triathlete and Type 1 diabetic. He's the founder of Type 1 Determined, an organization devoted to connecting and empowering people with Type 1 diabetes to walk, run, ride and play with confidence. This spring, Don captivated our Run Disney community by completing the first ever Mouse2Mouse, a run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World, a journey of 2,761 miles. Even more incredible, this run was completed within a larger Run Across the US, with a total of 2,845 miles, which Don completed on April 7, 2021. We were so excited to talk with Don about his history, his record setting run and his deep love of Disney. This episode is part one of a two week series. Run time: 46:00 min --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/earfulrunner/support
The Voice in the Wilderness: What if there really was a god, and she was a manipulative, egotistical bully? This story is written by Don Muchow, the first man to complete a cross-country run from Disneyland to Disney World! Check out the press on his latest accomplishment! He's been featured in over 60+ new outlets across the U.S.A. https://people.com/human-interest/man-type-1-diabetes-makes-history-run-disneyland-disney-world/ Don lives and works in the suburbs of Dallas, TX, where he is currently training to finish his "bucket list" run across the United States. A lifelong advocate of immersive, dystopian SF, he believes that buried in the shadows of every dark future lies the inextinguishable spirit of hope and the yearning for a better tomorrow. When he's not imagining dystopian futures, you can catch Don running across the US or planning his next epic exploit. For more information, visit t1determined.org. We love our listeners, fans and patrons! If you loved what you heard, please like and subscribe to our audio anthology and consider visiting our patreon site at www.patreon.com/melissadeltorovoiceover If you'd like to purchase books in the Untold Tales series, which have many more stories for your reading enjoyment, you can find them here... https://www.amazon.com/Untold-Tales-1-Jeffrey-Robinson/dp/1081757892/ Music by HookSounds https://www.hooksounds.com
Citizens of Disneyland is a podcast series from Disneyland For Designers that focuses on telling the people's stories that make Disneyland so unique. Don Muchow ran 30 miles a day for 90 days until he could proudly say that he ran from Disneyland in Anaheim, California, to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. And he did it all in the name of creating awareness for diabetes, something Don has fought his entire life. Become A Member Today At Club1313 https://www.club1313.com/ Subscribe To Brickey's YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/adventuresindesign New Disneyland Videos Every Weekday
Join us as Sheila and Bill talk with special guest Don Muchow, who has Type 1 Diabetes. In an effort to spread awareness of this disease and to inspire others that anything is possible, Don put on his running shoes and became the first person to run from Disneyland to Walt Disney World. Don shares with the Sheila and Bill the challenges he had to face along the way and also heartwarming moments during his journey from castle to castle! For more information on his great story please check out his website https://t1determined.org/. For family resources on Type 1 Diabetes, sponsored in part by Disney, check out https://www.t1everydaymagic.com/ You can find us on the web at www.monorailtales.com. Find us on Facebook and like our page and join our fun Disney group! You can also find us on Twitter and Instagram If you a show idea or would like to be on the show, email sheila@monorailtales.com For the best deals on DVC Resale contracts and DVC rentals, check out our sponsor DVC Shop at DVCShop.com
Welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we talk about anything and everything Disney. This week we were honored to chat with Don Muchow, the runner and Type 1 Diabetic who recently completed his transcontinental run across the US that went through both Disneyland and Disney World! But first, we had a bit of Disney News. The People Mover reopened this week after it's lengthy closure! Even Stitch had to give it a ride! Also, the king is returning! The Festival of The Lion King actors have begun rehearsing to resume their live shows! And in our last bit of news, the Matterhorn will be joining the string of Disney rides that have their own movie/TV show! Running across the United States is quite a feat (no pun intended), so when we heard about Don, his cause, and how he wove both Disney Parks into his journey, we knew we had to talk to him! We ask Don about his incredible mission, planning his trip, mapping his course, the hardest part of it all, how covid impacted his run, how often he had to refuel, how many pairs of shoes he went through, what it felt like to run into Disney World to a huge celebration (and not getting kicked off the property!), and much, much more. Don enlightens us about so many things. Did you know that Disney collaborated with another company to create a Type 1 Diabetes mascot?! And, through Don, we learn what true grit, determination, and dedication to a cause and purpose look like. We really appreciated Don taking the time to talk to us, and we appreciate you for taking the time to listen! If you'd like to learn more about Don, his mission, or how to help folks living with Type 1 Diabetes, please check out his website at t1determined.org Check us out on Facebook and Youtube or submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode or support us on Patreon.
Don Muchow made a choice in 2004 to get more active. He'd been dealing with Type 1 diabetes for years and eventually started to compete in triathlons. Over the last year, he also made history. The 59 year old became the first person to run from Disneyland to Disney World. That's more than 2,800 miles, and about 32 miles a day, more than a full marathon every run!!
This month, Don Muchow became the first person to run from Disneyland in California all the way to Disney World in Florida. It's a pretty amazing story when you consider that when Don was diagnosed with type 1 back in 1972 they told him that exercise was too dangerous. He wasn't even allowed to take part in his school's gym class! Don shares how he made the turn to ultramarathons and beyond and what led him to make this incredible coast to coast journey. He had to contend with COVID delays along the way and got a terrific surprise when he arrived in Orlando. Plus.. what's next? He's already thinking about another incredible goal. Learn more about Don here In our Innovations segment, a seven day pump inset? And some of our favorites have a little fun with a donut demonstration. Stacey mentioned a new link for Dexcom and Medicare this week. Find that here. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Episode Transcription below Stacey Simms 0:00 Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dario Health. Manage your blood glucose levels increase your possibilities by Gvoke Hypopen the first premixed auto injector for very low blood sugar and by Dexcom take control of your diabetes and live life to the fullest with Dexcom. Announcer 0:22 This is Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 0:27 This week Don Muchow just finished an incredible run from California's Disneyland all the way across the country to Disney World in Florida. diagnosed with type one as a child, Don wasn’t an athlete in his early 40s. He decided to try working out but then he got some bad news. His eyes were in trouble. Don Muchow 0:47 It was like a punch in the gut to get that laser retinopathy treatment after I had made the decision to be healthy. And I made myself a promise that if I could just have a do over, I will do it over and I just kind of not looked back since then. Stacey Simms 1:06 He’s definitely not done. He’s 59 and he has yet another big goal. I'm so excited to share his story in our innovations segment, a seven day pump inset and some of our favorites. have a little fun with a doughnut demonstration. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Welcome to another week of the show. You know we aim to educate and inspire about diabetes with a focus on people who use insulin. If you are new welcome. My son was diagnosed with type one back in 2006. Right before he turned to my husband lives with type two diabetes. I don't have any type of diabetes. I spent my career in broadcasting and that is how you get the podcast. My guest this week. Oh my goodness is Don Muchow. He made national news last week when he finished a coast-to-coast run. He calls himself a type one diabetic extreme ultra runner and Iron Man boy is he ever I wanted to read you a couple of highlights from Don's website. So here's what he did before the accomplishment we're going to talk about today in 2019, who ran across Texas he holds the fastest known time record for doing that. 2018 he completed relay Iowa which is 339 miles in 2018. Sioux City to Dubuque first ever solo finisher of the longest us relay first ever T one D finisher 2017 capital to coast race 223 miles, Austin, Texas to the Gulf of Mexico first ever to Indy solo finisher, and on and on and on, I will link up Dan's website over at Diabetes connections.com and in the show notes, and do yourself a favor because that wasn't even a quarter of the list of stuff that he has accomplished. And as you heard, he was not always an athlete. His story is even more amazing. When you find out that when Don was diagnosed in 1972, he was told no exercise too dangerous with type one, not even gym class, he was not allowed to take gym class, I will let Don tell you how he overcame that type of thinking to become the incredible athlete that he is now and he has great advice for those of us who want to be more active but are not ever going to run across Texas, let alone across the country. And that is coming up in just a moment. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dario. Bottom line you need a plan of action with diabetes we have been very lucky that Benny’s endo has helped us with that, and that he understands the plan has to change as Benny gets older you want that kind of support. So take your diabetes management to the next level with Dario health. Their published Studies demonstrate high impact results for active users like improved in range percentage within three months reduction of A1C within three months and a 58% decrease in occurrences of severe hypoglycemic events, try Dario’s diabetes success plan and make a difference in your diabetes management. Go to my Dario.com forward slash Diabetes Connections for more proven results and for information about the plan. Don, thank you so much for making some time with me. I really appreciate you coming on. Don Muchow 4:26 Thank you very much. I'm happy to be here. Stacey Simms 4:28 How are you feeling this morning? Don Muchow 4:29 Oh, hungry and tired. Oh Stacey Simms 4:33 my goodness. You know, I'm not sure where to begin because there's so much to your story. But I guess let's start with my biggest question. And I always have this for people who are ultra athletes and do these incredible incredible feats. Can you tell us why you would do something like this? When did the idea enter your brain that this was a thing you wanted to do? Don Muchow 4:55 We started thinking about the run about three years ago. And our primary objective was to get the word out to other type ones who are living with the disease. That while exercise can be justifiably scary, because low blood sugars can lead to seizures, and consciousness, even death, the long term complications from avoiding it entirely as I had done for the first 30 or so years, since my diagnosis are really pretty awful, I wouldn't compare it to the remote possibility of a trip to the ER for incredibly low blood sugar. And it's a snake in the room that you have to face. You can't ignore it, and you can't freak out about it. Stacey Simms 5:42 You said we and our there what Tell me about your team. Before we go any further. Don Muchow 5:47 I often tell people somewhat jokingly that I just do the running. And my wife and crew chief Leslie does everything else. That's actually pretty close to true. I started calling her mission control. Once we got started, we got closer to the Space Coast. Stacey Simms 6:01 That's great with a run like this. And well, I want to talk about, you know, other feats that you have done. And you already mentioned, you went so long without regular exercise. There's so much to this story with this run. What did you think because you started this mean, COVID really threw you for a loop, we'll get into that. But when you were starting out what was the plan, Don Muchow 6:22 we had spent probably about a year getting the route laid out so that it was safe enough to do, we were conscious of the fact that some people might want to do that same route again. And the last thing we wanted was for someone to die trying. When we started thinking about sort of putting feet on the ground, we went out and scouted the route in the car and made sure that I was comfortable with a train and with the route that I would be running. And we still run into obstacles, but it sort of helped us get our mind around the idea of what it would be like to run across the country. Wow. Stacey Simms 6:58 What kind of things do you look for when you're scouting it out? Is it roads? Is it towns to be able to drive on? Don Muchow 7:05 You're right on all three of those. We wanted a route that I could run that the van could drive as well. Wouldn't be much use, especially with type one, if I ran 100 miles of trail in Arizona, and there's no way to find. So we wanted a route with wide shoulders, relatively low traffic that the van to drive most of when we were in metropolitan areas that had bike trails. That was the one exception where we just kind of let me run on the trails because they had always pop out to CBS or gas station or something like that. Stacey Simms 7:39 And why Disney to Disney was that geographic? Are you a fan? Don Muchow 7:43 I am a fan. My wife and I are both big fans. Disney has been credited for saying something about how If you can dream it, you can do it. And that seemed like a sort of an anthemic statement, but really the the actual route from Disney to Disney was a bit of a happy accident. We originally planned to run from basically from LA to the Space Coast. And a friend of mine said, Oh, well, so you're running from Disneyland or Disney World. And I you know, I didn't have that idea. But that is brilliant. We decided to switch it up just a little bit to do the Disney Disney piece inside the transcontinental run. Stacey Simms 8:18 Very cool. Oh, that's great. So you started out I remember when you put your feet on the ground and got going. And at that time COVID was not really a thought. When did you realize that you were going to have to make some changes Don Muchow 8:31 that occurred to me in I think it was about end of the second week of March of 2020. When we were making a restock stop, and big spring, Texas, and we stopped at Costco and they were out of water and out of practically everything else we needed. And we began to get Inklings that it was going to be impossible to resupply the van and we were looking at lockdowns in my hometown. And we thought about, okay, well can we make it to Dallas. And if we did, you know, there will be facing an empty refrigerator. So we decided to kind of be planful about how we were going to sort of pause things and pick it up when it got safer to do so. We had to pause on March 22 or 24th. I don't remember exactly what we picked up again on September 24. ran for about a month and had to pause again because the numbers east of Texarkana were looking bad. And then we finally resumed the last third of the run and on March 2 of 2021 and made it to the coast. Stacey Simms 9:40 Wow. And pardon my ignorance here when you're marking an event like this or a feat like this. Is it days, hours just miles done? Are there differences in how you market and how if somebody's officially marking it Don Muchow 9:52 mentally I'd look forward to the next big town. Whatever comes actually the next town of any sort. You Usually what that means is, you know, gas stations, lodging, that sort of thing. And when you're out there in the middle of nowhere, that takes on a special significance. In terms of documenting the run, we originally set out to document it more thoroughly when we thought that there would be records that we might bump up against. When we found out that on this particular route that no one had actually done Disney the Disney before we relaxed a little bit, but still kept marking our progress, we have a live GPS tracker that kept track of where I was, every moment, I have two GPS watches that have my workouts recorded. And we also have the recommendation of an organization called fastest known time, timestamp selfies next to unique landmarks. So in terms of marking our progress, very, very hard to cheat on a route like that if you have to be at a certain place at a certain time, and the only way you can get there is to run. So we documented our progress. using those tools. I Stacey Simms 11:03 guess what I also meant was in terms of the time break that you had to take because of COVID do you count just the time running then for your you know, the way you clocked it, Don Muchow 11:13 we did taught up the time total time we spent running believe between the two Disney's It was 88 days, and it was 90 coast to coast records organizations, especially fastest known time, care about the entire time it took you especially if there's no starting gun, that's typically where people like fastest, sometimes calm pick up. It's elapsed time. So if you're visiting the bathroom, you're still on the clock. If your technique picking the lunch break, you're on the clock, we realize that while this might be the fastest known time from Disney to Disney, since it's the first, it'll be a record that's easy to break for anyone that serious about it. It really will only take them about three months to do it at my pace, and many people are faster than I am. So we take comfort in the fact that we drew some attention to type one and exercise. And that this was a bit of a bit of a media event because it was the first Yeah, definitely helped us get the word out. Stacey Simms 12:10 And I don't mean to take anything away from it. I'm just trying to figure out so do you have to count it on February to April? Or do you just count the time running? I guess would you have to count the COVID break? Right back to Don answering that question. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Gvoke Hypopen and our endo always told us if you use insulin, you need to have emergency glucagon on hand as well. Full blood sugars are one thing we're usually able to treat those with fast acting glucose tabs or juice very very low blood sugar can be very frightening. Which is why I'm glad there's a different option for emergency glucagon it's Gvoke Hypopen. Gvoke Hypopen is pre mixed and ready to use with no visible needle. You pull off the red cap and push the yellow end onto bare skin and hold it for five seconds. That's it, find out more go to Diabetes connections.com and click on the Gvoke logo. Gvoke shouldn't be used in patients with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma visit g vo glucagon comm slash risk. Now back to Don. And he's talking about how the timing of this amazing run is recorded. Don Muchow 13:21 Personally, I count the whole time. It is what it is. Stacey Simms 13:24 I have a few more questions about the run itself. But I want to go back and talk to you about you mentioned the 30 years you spent not really exercising, it's hard to believe but when you were diagnosed, you were told it was too dangerous. Is that really a factor said tell us about that. Don Muchow 13:41 I was diagnosed in 1972. And people who are considerably younger than me may not realize that glucose meters weren't invented or weren't publicly available until the early 1980s. My first glucometer was this massive brick shaped thing that I got, I think it was either 1982 1983 prior to that, really the only way of telling what your blood sugar was not what it is. But what it was, was with a urine test and all that really told you as past history. It was justifiable given the circumstances, that if there was no way other than a trip to a hospital to have a glucose test done, that if you couldn't tell how low your blood sugar was, and you were feeling awful and faint, and you know, on the verge of passing out that maybe it wasn't so good to do things that cause a drop in blood sugar problem was that, you know, after 30 years, glucose meters had been around for a while at that point. And I didn't change the advice I was following. So that's on me. But I think a lot of people even with glucose meters are justifiably scared that if they can't stay on top of a severe drop in their blood sugar that maybe this is not for me to do. We face challenges during these long runs. And because I'm type one, like a lot of you out there, you know I gotta face the same challenges and Many of them aren't easy, but I just keep thinking about the turn, I almost took down the road to being visually impaired and having circulatory problems. And I'm just so glad that I went ahead and face those risks. Wow. Stacey Simms 15:15 Do you remember what it was that made you think I've got to move forward with exercise? I've got to change this. Yes, please, please tell me what you answer that the first thing you did wasn't a marathon. Don Muchow 15:27 Not a marathon. It was in 2004. I had gone to see my retina specialist who had been monitoring proliferative retinopathy and my left eye. And it had come to the point where he recommended a laser retinopathy treatment, I think those are deprecated. These days, I think they use an anti inflammatory injection now. But back then the recommended treatment was laser treatment of the blood vessels in the eye that were leaking. And it left me with a blind spot. And I asked my retina specialist at the time, well, what does the future look like for me? And he basically said, Well, I'll have more blind spots if you don't do anything. And I had already made a decision that year, that after finding out was short of breath going up the stairs, that I wanted to be healthy, signed up for 5k turkey trot, and it was like a punch in the gut. To get that laser retinopathy treatment. After I had made the decision to be healthy. I made myself a promise that if I could just have a do over, I will do it over. And I'm just kind of not looked back since then. I actually have a little bit of a concern that for many years that once I got to the point where I finished a run across the US that I would turn around and go Okay, now watch, and and not run anymore. But I've taken up swimming. So hopefully that'll help. Stacey Simms 16:51 And I'm trying to do the quick math, you're done. But how old? Were you in 2004? Don Muchow 16:55 I think I was in my early 40s. I don't know the exact age, I think it was 42. But I'm not sure about that. Stacey Simms 17:02 I only asked because you didn't change your mind when you were 22. Right, you didn't start exercising at a super young age. I think 42 is still very young. But it's not, you know, you're not a kid, if you're making decisions a little bit later in life. And the results are phenomenal. I mean, I just can't believe that, Don Muchow 17:18 I actually think it was something of an advantage to start once I had a gray beard because I have lower expectations of myself. And I think as you push the distance, it's good to remember that not everything in life is achieved by going all out. I progressed slowly to longer and longer distances, probably around 2011, I had gotten used to running marathons and I realized that wasn't getting any faster. There was an ultra, I think it was a 50k in Fort Worth that came up on the radar. And I thought to myself, well, that's only five miles longer than a marathon. Let's try it. I did find it. There were only 400 people in that race that signed up. I think it was like 25,000 or something and signed up for the marathon, but only 400 for the ultra. And it was kind of a nice feeling to realize that, you know, the bulk of the work was behind me. And really now it was just seeing how far I could go. And I began to realize that, you know, if I sort of run my own pace, which is relatively slow, that pushing the distance was a more interesting challenge to me than trying to run faster and risk injury. Stacey Simms 18:27 By the way, as a mom, I have to say, is that a Dexcom? Beep You good? We need to take care of any. Don Muchow 18:33 We're good. I have lunch just a little while ago. So it's probably complaining about that. Stacey Simms 18:39 I'm sorry to be if that's a rude thing to say. Unknown Speaker 18:41 No, no, no, no, it's we're all tribe. Stacey Simms 18:45 Thank you. So let's talk. I have some questions from my listeners. But let me ask you a couple more Disney questions. There's this great video of you finishing at Disney World. What was that like? And did you know that they knew you were coming and we're going to be celebrating like that? Don Muchow 19:00 I knew absolutely nothing about it. We actually were talking just before at our last aid stop before we ran up to the Magic Kingdom about what would happen when we got there. We had thought okay, well, you know, we don't want to serve the Disney guys, we, you know, we realized that's private property, not officially part of the run because we had made a rule for ourselves that we would not run on private property. And when we got to the contemporary zero security guard said, Oh, are you the runner? And my first thought was, oh, guy, we're gonna get escorted off the property and they knew we were coming. And I said, Yeah, I'm the runner. And he said, Okay, well, hang tight. We got some friends waiting for you at the gate, ran over to the gate. And there were probably two or 300 Disney cast members waiting, all cheering. There were people lining the run up to the gate. And when we got there, most of aliquot the president of Walt Disney World presented me with a custom Mickey Mouse cat that said Disneyland The Disney World and escorted me into the park and said, have fun, do what you want to do, we'll pay for it. Wow. And I had an ice cream cone. And I wrote, it's a small world. And I had 50 more miles to go. So I went back and finish running. But it was the most magical time in the world. I just can't thank those guys enough. That was this awesome surprise party. Stacey Simms 20:20 Do you know who told them? I mean, we Don Muchow 20:22 all knew your guy, some sneaky person, I don't know. Actually, I actually have many, many months ago at contacted Disney media relations to see if anyone had run from Disneyland Disney World. And then they kind of went radio silent for a while. I suspect that what happened was that they waited for a while to see if it looked like it was going to finish. And then when it looked like it was actually going to happen. They're like, Okay, this is something noteworthy, and let's be there, and let's make his dreams come true. It was amazing. Finish the second finish line on the coast and Indialantic was almost as awesome because I really mostly expected my bio dad and his wife to be there, my brother and his wife. And you know, we'd all take some selfies and celebrate the fact that we got there. And there was a bit of a crowd and make the deputy mayor of Indialantic was there and had swag and other things. If somebody brought me a Red Bull. And I needed that. So it was it was pretty awesome. To have the two finish lines was kind of a bonus. Stacey Simms 21:26 And just to be clear, when you said after Disney World you had 15 miles to go. Is that the same day that you did this? Yes, Don Muchow 21:33 yes. The same day. Our plan was to stop in Kissimmee. Right at the turn to 192, which has toward the coast. I think we finished that day at 31 miles. You know, originally, when we didn't think there was going to be much of a fuss at Disney, we were hoping to do more like 3436, something like that. But we actually got in about 50k that day, and I was pretty happy about that. Stacey Simms 21:57 The next question from my facebook group is about how did you manage blood sugar along the way, I know there must have been lots of ups and downs and things like that. But can you give any advice especially for the athletes who are listening in just on you know how you manage such a, an endurance feat? Don Muchow 22:15 A couple of things. One is that it's important to be aware that while cardio can make you insulin sensitive, pushing it to the point where stress becomes a factor, the stress hormones can actually reverse that effect a little bit and make you a little more insulin resistant. I like to tell people that that's your body pumping you full of hormones and energy so you can run away from the cheetah. So that's an effect to be aware of my wife, Leslie, who managed all the food, made sure I got enough calories every day did a good job of watching my sugars on Dexcom follow. So generally speaking, when I got to the van, she knew what kind of fuel I needed and had it ready. In terms of using the settings on my T slim Tandem pump, I had to run it in sleep mode most of the time, because I was fairly insulin sensitive during the day and unless blisters or heat were bothering me, the biggest challenge was keeping my sugar up. I found that even in exercise mode, it was those teeny little too much. So I would say if you're going to run 100 milers, 200 miles, that sort of thing. Think about sleep mode, and not just exercise mode. That was something we had to do. Stacey Simms 23:32 The same person wants to know how many pairs of shoes you went through. Don Muchow 23:37 If you count just the ones that I wore out, it would be seven, I had a custom pair of shoes equipped with velcro all the way around the top and sand Gators. Same with the ones I use in the Mojave that I put put on for the beach. So that would be the eighth pair. So eight pairs of shoes, including the ones for the beach. Stacey Simms 23:59 Oh my gosh. And if you could briefly and I will I will get you out of 1030 I promise. Just a couple more quick No worries, we Don Muchow 24:06 can run a minute or two. Okay. Okay, NOT HAVE NOT HAVE NOT a half hour Stacey Simms 24:09 Oh, no, no, no, no. Um, another question here is what did your training schedule look like? How do you train for something like this, Don Muchow 24:17 um, I have a hilly 50k route that I typically do training runs on. I borrowed it from some cycling friends of mine who wanted a route with a lot of hills in it. And I typically try to go out and run that in every kind of weather that I could. During training, I would take I would take the rest day in between training days, but every once in a while I would run three or four days in a row, you know, do the same 50k route. Generally speaking, I didn't train above a 50k distance because I didn't expect to do more than 35 miles a day on the transcon I'm for Texas. We train a little bit longer per day. And for Iowa, we were training like 15 miles a day. But there's just no way for me that I could keep that kind of keep up a distance beyond 35 miles a day for 100 days. Stacey Simms 25:15 When you're doing something like this, do you try to eat the same stuff all the time? Do you? Are you able to bury things? How does that work for you, Don Muchow 25:23 um, I tend to gravitate towards some things that I liked. We also paid a lot of attention to trying to get things into me that had protein so that my muscles could rebuild a little bit better overnight. So we ate a lot of hummus, a lot of yogurt, chicken salad, that sort of thing. I got to a point where I didn't want hummus. Yeah, we ran out. We ran out, we ran out a chicken salad before I hated it. Unknown Speaker 25:54 Yogurt Don Muchow 25:57 with I'll see hydrated attempted to taste kind of pasty to me. But we would start putting those little mandarin orange cups that you can get at the grocery store, we would put those into yogurt to make it a little a little wetter. And it was a great fuel source. I mean, it's protein, fat, a little bit of sugar. So we I had a lot of that. If I needed carbs, we you know we'd throw in a Oreo or another butter or something like that. But we really paid attention to trying to get the calories and to me. I went through about probably 4000 5000 calories a day. Wow, if any less than that I was losing weight. Stacey Simms 26:39 Did you did you have to treat lows along the way a lot of them or were you able to kind of manage by what you're eating. And with the sleep mode, as you said, Don Muchow 26:49 I'm most mostly we managed by eating in sleep mode. We didn't run into a lot of lows on this run. And by that I don't mean to suggest that we had a lot of highs. On the days that were upwards of 35 miles. I tended to have more persistent highs until I went to sleep. And then of course my sugar's dropped very rapidly at that point, we had had previously had a run in with a severe low back in 2019. When I ran across Texas, there was a section between Kermit and Odessa that was very stressful to me. And my sugars had run high the whole day as a 41 mile stretch. And I basically kind of burned up my glycogen was under fueling because my sugar was running high from stress. And then that night when I went to sleep, my sugar dropped to 20. And for anyone here who's not from the US, that's probably one millimolar something very close to that, and, and was wavering in and out of consciousness. And my wife had a glucagon rescue kit that she used on me and I God knows how many carbs for my sugar, what came up. We learned to be careful about that and pay a lot of attention to whether the highs were due to over fueling or stress. And if it was stress, we treated that very differently than we did. You know, overeating. Stress, we typically found that dosing Just a little. And actually taking on food even though my sugar was high, was the best way to get my body to sort of calm down. Otherwise, I would just run high until I fell asleep and then I dropped like a rock. Stacey Simms 28:38 I'm laughing with this question, because we debated in the group. But this question came up. Ask him what he's going to do next. I do have another? Don Muchow 28:50 That's a good question. Um, I have been, I've had my eye on solo swim around keywest. That's not as amazing as it sounds from a type one perspective. My good friend Karen Lewin was actually the second type one to solo swim around keywest. I don't remember the name of the first one. So but I would be joining a club of people I'd be very happy to be a member of that's a 12 and a half mile swim. During the COVID pause, I switched to swim training because I needed to do something to break up the run training a little bit it was getting monotonous without knowing when I started again. Yeah. So I've got that swimming on my mind to do after this. But at the same time, I think I need to take some time off, recover. Just relax and sort of let my body sort of recalibrate to what normal life is like. Stacey Simms 29:46 And I have to ask you mentioned they said Disney World. Come on in and do whatever you want. It's on us. He had an ice cream cone and you did small world, small world on why Don Muchow 29:59 I have some real Very pleasant memories, from my childhood of riding that ride. It's always been there. And it's quiet. And one of the things that I found on the out on the run was that I would get something a friend of mine called it sympathetic nervous system overload, basically being two or three feet from traffic. for hours on end, I got to the point where I was kind of jumping at loud noises. So we really loved It's a small world. And that was one of the reasons we chose that. And it was our favorite ride anyway, so Stacey Simms 30:38 I love it. Hey, before I let you go, any advice for people listening who are you know, they're running five K's or they're maybe just starting exercise with type one. And, you know, not planning to do what you've done. But a little nervous, but a little excited about exercise. You know, what do you tell people like that. Don Muchow 30:59 Um, if you have a bad day, it's just a bad day. Don't kick yourself for mistakes. Don't kick yourself for things that don't go the way you expect, um, look at it as a chance to learn something. Even bad blood sugar Day is a chance to alter your plans, change something in the way that you manage your sugars during exercise. But above all, don't give up. I said Stacey Simms 31:23 that was my last question. But something else just occurred to me, Don, have you ever gone back to the doctor, or anybody from kind of your previous life? Don Muchow 31:32 I have. And things have been stable so far, we're going to kind of thoroughly check things out to make sure nothing's changed after the run. But we'll see how it goes. Stacey Simms 31:42 Yeah, but they've got to be so excited to see what you've done. Don Muchow 31:46 My endocrinologist is pretty excited. I'm hoping to see him here in about a month or so. And we'll check in with each other and see what we can tell from the numbers. Well, Don, thank Stacey Simms 31:59 you so much for spending so much time with me. I really appreciate you coming on. Congratulations. And I got to tell you, I think what you should do next is is rest stop and put your feet up for a little while. But I know that's not going to happen. But thanks for being here. Don Muchow 32:11 That sounds like a great idea. I'm happy to be here. And thank you so much for your time. Unknown Speaker 32:20 You're listening to Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 32:26 More information about Don in the show notes or Diabetes connections.com linked up to all of his amazing accomplishments. I'm still a little speechless. What a thing to do just to think of doing these incredible goals and getting them done. I know that people like Don will say, well, it's just a matter of training, and then you put one foot in front of the other. But my goodness, it's pretty amazing stuff. Innovations coming up in just a moment. We're gonna talk about what looks like a pretty big move from Medtronic in terms of longer where pump in sets. But first Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Dexcom. And I get a lot of questions about Dexcom coverage for people on Medicare. You know, why not? It's not as though you stopped needing a CGM, the minute you turn 65. The good news is that the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitoring system is covered for Medicare for patients who meet the coverage criteria. If you have either type one or type two diabetes, and intensively managed insulin, you may be covered. To find out more about what that means. And if you qualify, check out dexcom.com backslash g six dash Medicare, you're going to want to talk to your doctor and you may even be able to get your Dexcom supplies at the pharmacy saving time and money. Learn more again that link I'll put this in the show notes too. It's dexcom.com backslash g six dash Medicare. Innovations this week, one medical story and one donut story. Let's do the medical one first, interesting news from Medtronic, they have launched a new line of what's been called insulin infusion hardware. They've launched this in Europe, that basically doubles the time you can wear it so you know, if you were an insulin pump, you know, as you listen, you have the inset on your body. It's the way a tube pump will connect to the Omni pod has this too. It's just a little different cuz it's kind of hidden in the mechanism. But they all have this way that you insert a needle the needle comes out and the catalyst is under the skin with the adhesive and the connector part above the skin. I used to describe it looking like a tiny nicotine patch with a bump on it. They last about three days. You're supposed to change them every two to three days to avoid infection and scarring and clogging and that stuff, but Medtronic says that they have one that will last seven days. And we talked about this when I spoke to Medtronic Sean Salmon back in oh I want to say October of last year was the fall of last year. He mentioned this. He said that the tubing set is what he called it would go from two to three days to seven days. And he said the way they were doing that I'll link up the episodes you can listen again, is that it has to do with the way that they filter insulin. Through the inset. He says that the preservatives in insulin are what causes the site reactions and the clogging and that kind of thing. And they found a way, you know, obviously, it's proprietary didn't go into too much detail. But they found a way to work around that. This is really interesting. I'm surprised this didn't make a bigger splash. This is a huge deal. If it works as well as we would hope to be able to where your pump on your body for longer without scarring or issues or that kind of thing. So European friends, if you're using it, you hear about it, talk to your endo about it, let us know how it goes. And we will wait for more information on the Medtronic seven day inset. And the other story I wanted to bring you in innovations is the I don't know if it's a medical innovation, but it sure could be helpful that fabulous people at TCOYD take control of your diabetes released a video that many of you sent to me and it was just fantastic. I wanted to share it, it is how to eat three donuts and stay in range. And this is Dr. Jeremy Pettis, Dr. Steve Edelman, and they basically have a demonstration. But it's really a kind of comparison of how they would each do it. And they show you they eat three donuts they take you through, they're using a Dexcom to kind of show the results. It is a Afrezza the inhaled insulin, kind of versus timing of traditional insulin, I won't spoil the whole thing. It's fun to watch, I think they do an incredible job as always, of breaking down kind of complex thoughts and making them user friendly, I'll call it and they have such a great sense of humor, I really, really enjoy their stuff. So if you haven't ever watched any TCOYD videos, they have a ton of them. And their conferences are always a really good time too. So I will link that up in the show notes. But I would imagine you could Google how to eat three donuts and stay in range. Probably it'll pop up pretty easily. Before I let you go, we did have our quarterly endocrinology visit. I always thought about putting it off because there's really nothing going on. Right now we're kind of in a groove or just re entering some parts of life. Knock on wood is you're listening this my whole family is vaccinated. Benny is two weeks past his I think I'll be past two weeks past my last one when this episode goes live. Yeah, it will be. And Benny has really re entered more of the real world very recently, as I've mentioned before he got a job. He's back with the wrestling team. He's not yet going to school. He's staying virtual, but he's back on the high school team. And you know, we've had some blood sugar issues as you would expect whenever you're going back to a sport after a long time not but he's managing them really well. So that I only share the endo appointment because he of course, we've known this guy for 14 plus years. He's taking his family to Disney World for the first time. And that's later this year. And that's what we spent mostly we've been talking about. You know, my tips and tricks for Disney World, we'd have that episode last week, but his kids don't have type one. So it wasn't that relevant anything to have to listen to the podcast episode. And I realized I haven't been to Disney, you know, since COVID. Certainly. And I know that there have been some changes. So I'm fascinated to see that apparently, Fastpass plus has been eliminated during COVID, which was like my lifeblood when I go there, you know, I get this well in advance, listen to how excited I'm sounding just talking about it. But I get him in advance and we refresh 600 times a day and get all the rights we want. I mean, it's really, there's a science to it a little bit of madness to it, too. But it sounds like I'm gonna have to relearn everything. Because it sounds like they're gonna make a lot of changes when they you know, they really start opening up more, although disney world has been open really for months and months and months. But you know, when they start letting the bigger crowds back in, so that was fun. I love our endo. I feel really fortunate that we have the relationship with Him that we do. And the visits are now me kind of sitting in the corner. You know, me I stay, I can't stay quiet. But I do very little. It's really just a conversation between him and Benny and I feel really fortunate about that. Alright, classic episode coming up later this week. As always, thank you to my editor, John Bukenas, from audio editing solutions. Thank you very much for listening. Hey, do me a favor, share the show. If you enjoy it. You think this is good information. If it's valuable or helpful to you in any way. Please tell somebody else in the diabetes community about it. Word of mouth is the best way to spread the word about podcasts and I really appreciate that. All right, I'll see you back here in a couple of days. Until then, be kind to yourself. Benny 39:35 Diabetes Connections is a production of Stacey Simms Media. All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged.
Don Muchow recently ran from Disneyland in California to Walt Disney World in Florida to call attention to Type 1 diabetes. In The Daily Article for April 19, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison focuses on his story and other news, then he shifts to the importance of turning discouragement into intercession that leads to personal and cultural transformation today. To receive The Daily Article in your email inbox every Monday through Friday morning, subscribe at denisonforum.org/subscribe. The Daily Article is written and narrated by Dr. Jim Denison.
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