episode 052

THE ROAD TO ULTRAMAN WITH CHRIS CLARK

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Chris Clark. If you don’t know his story, Chris is a two-time Ultraman competitor and advocate for those living with diabetes. As someone who was diagnosed with type 1 as a young adult, Chris faced a number of years literally teetering on the edge of life and death. He tells the story of how he was forced to ration his insulin simply because of changes in his work and financial situation. It was through a kind gesture of a neighbor that ultimately saved his life.

Fast forward in the story, and Chris went from unable to get out of bed, to competing in not one, but two Ultraman events. Keep in mind, Ultraman is a 321.6 mile event over three days, including a 6.2 mile open water swim, a 263 mile bike ride, and a 52.4 mile run. Also, keep in mind, Chris was the first person with type 1 who competed in the event ever.

Chris shares some very deep parts of his life and how he has used those experiences as fuel to advocate for all people living with diabetes. This includes his efforts to help our policymakers in Washington understand just how the exponential increase in the cost of insulin has been forcing those with diabetes to make life or death choices every day based solely on financial barriers.

This is a conversation of rising from the ashes and making a commitment to carry a burden to help millions of others along the way.

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RESOURCES

Chris Clark Website to learn more and DONATE – here

Chris’s Instagram - @chrisclarkathletics

Ultraman Finish with Luke Rosser - here

Florida State University research on Chris during Ultraman - here

T1 International - here

Music credit - Random Thoughts by Audiobinger