Joanne Parker - "I don't like to quit"

This podcast features an engaging conversation between Allison Gaillard and Joanne Parker, who shares her passion for running, CrossFit, and living a healthy lifestyle despite having type 1 diabetes.Joanne recounts her athletic journey from swimming and track in high school to embracing motherhood and maintaining fitness by participating in triathlons, running events, and eventually finding a love for CrossFit.She discusses the impact of her diabetes diagnosis on her exercise routine, the importance of nutrition, hydration, and community support, and how she overcomes mental barriers with a positive attitude.Additionally, Joanne highlights her involvement in musical theater, her venture into pole vaulting at the age of 49, and her philosophy of 'Yes, you can' and 'I am enough,' inspiring listeners to try new things and believe in their potential.Joanne ParkerRaces MentionedTurkey TrotShout OutsLittle Red Hen ProductionsFleet FleetErinMiddle Age MayhemROMWOD appCoach FarmerCoach JoeDave BarryRachel Hoadley-ClausenKristen HannaSupport the Show.For more details on Run Your Story happenings, including signing up for our upcoming training program, visit https://runyourstory.com/For web development, coding tutoring, or tech services, visit https://gaillardts.com/Go Run Your Story and take a piece of this story with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news on upcoming episodes. Support me on Patreon!Can't wait to hear Your Run Story!! Thank you to all of our Patreon supporters!Kristen RatherSteve TaylorMary TrufantSuzanne CristSuzanne ClarkAnna SzymanskiDave McDonaldKarla McInnisJames ContrattoJordan DuBoseCristy EvansSharonda ShulaNell GustavsonMeredith NationsAllyson Swann