Imagine celebrating your birthday with a twenty-six-mile run. In this Zevely Zone, I met a San Diego woman celebrating her big day at the New York City Marathon. Running that far is challenging for any runner, especially one living with a chronic disease. "I fell in love with running when I was in high school," said 23-year-old Dana Simmons. As a child in 2010, Dana found herself sick in a hospital bed. "That was 11-year-old me, I was 20 pounds underweight I was incredibly thirsty going to restroom a lot, I had blurry vision," said Dana who was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. Despite the setback, she never stopped running thanks in part to her support system which includes her parents and boyfriend. "My boyfriend has actually been on most of my runs with me on his e-bike and he has been a huge support," said Dana. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/zevely-zone/san-diego-woman-running-nyc-marathon-on-her-birthday/509-19f114ca-4dd5-4a0c-ad4f-1de3e2e86114