Eric Dutcher (@ChronicSuperhuman on Instagram) is running 46 miles on his 46th birthday (5/5/2020) to raise awareness about the possibilities of people with Diabetes as well as raising money for the Diabetes Sports Project.

Eric and I sat down for a quick phone call after mile 20 of his 46 mile day, and discussed where the idea of this race came from, how he’s preparing for it, and what his mindset has been like throughout.

We also discuss Eric’s emergence from the “darkness of Diabetes” and how traits that are traditionally thought of as “manly” do not serve a life with Diabetes, and how asking for help, going to therapy and being vulnerable in the community has helped him become who he is today.

I want to personally wish Eric a happy birthday and dedicate this “lightning episode” to him as the first episode that was published on the same day as it was recorded.

Finish strong my friend!