Episode 8: Amateur Runner and Former Irish Rowing Champion Aoife Willis

Episode 8 May 24, 2021 00:23:09
Episode 8: Amateur Runner and Former Irish Rowing Champion Aoife Willis
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Episode 8: Amateur Runner and Former Irish Rowing Champion Aoife Willis

May 24 2021 | 00:23:09

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Show Notes

In this episode, we catch up with amateur runner and former Irish rowing champion Aoife Willis. Diagnosed at the age of 20, she recently reached a major turning point in her journey with Type 1. Aoife says she’s overcome her fears and while she has diabetes – it doesn’t have her.

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