Bill has been a Type 1 diabetic since 1983 and an avid runner since 1979. He has run numerous 5K’s, 10K’s, ½ marathons, 25K’s (19), and 5 Marathons, including 2 Boston Qualifiers and Boston in 2007. He continues to put in 20 -40 miles a week with his running partner, Rudy, a beautiful collie/retriever mix, and has studied the impact of running and carbohydrate management on insulin efficiency, blood glucose levels and diet options. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and is a Purchasing/ Material Management professional by trade. In addition to running, Bill loves other outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and kayaking.  He has backpacked Isle Royale National Park, and whitewater rafted the Penobscot River in Maine (after 40 straight days of rain….it was wild) and the New River in West Virginia. Some of his favorite hiking and camping adventures include Yosemite, Acadia, Grand Canyon, and Glacier Waterford National Parks, Chapleau Provincial Park in Ontario, and the short weekend getaways close to home in West Michigan. He loves sharing these experiences with his daughter, Alyse and his niece, Becky.

Alyse has a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University and a Master of Arts in Professional Writing from the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth.  Alyse has long been interested in the physiologic nature of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and has studied in particular the impact of exercise and weight loss in Type 2 diabetics and how exercise improves insulin efficiency.

She is an avid runner herself, and has completed numerous 5Ks and 25Ks, and two marathons.  Her best marathon time is 3:44:01 and she hopes to improve this to a Boston qualifying time.  She also enjoys biking, swimming, and yoga.  Since she was ten years old, Alyse has enjoyed an annual camping trip (usually venturing to new states across the U.S.) with her dad, Bill, and her cousin, Becky, and she now enjoys sharing these experiences with her husband, Mike.  Her favorite places to camp have been Glacier Waterford National Park in Montana; Millinocket, Maine; and Lake Mead, Nevada at the foot of the Grand Canyon.

Alyse has studied and written about the science and demographics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and is passionate about helping diabetics achieve a normal, healthy lifestyle, and avoid the long-term complications of the disease.