# Frans Van Zon

Frans is a husband, father of two beautiful little girls with attitude, an internationally active marketing strategy consultant, and a passionate runner. And, oh yeah, and a type 1 diabetic. In his words: "I run because it sets me free. Free from the pressures of work and everyday life, and free from the physical limitations put upon me by my medical condition. I run to prove to myself and to the world that these can be overcome with dedication, hard work and focus. Every time I cross a finish line, I deliver that proof. It is the most liberating feeling in the world."

## Articles by Frans Van Zon

### [Running with Diabetes: How to Carry All Your Stuff Around](https://runkeeper.com/cms/health/running-with-diabetes-how-to-carry-all-your-stuff-around/)

Hi everyone! I’m back with my second blog for tips and tricks on running with diabetes. Part 1 is here. Diabetes is a very stuff-intensive condition. When you acquire it, you are automatically granted access to a treasure chest of doohickies unbeknownst to mere mortals. There’s your insulin, which comes in vials, cartridges, or pre-filled pens. \[…\]