After hitting "The Wall" a few weeks ago, I've been trying to conquer that long 50-mile weekend ride ever since. I've been plagued by problems with spokes and spikes. Three broken back spokes and a flat front tire from a spikey plant-pod called a goat head – all in the span of a couple of weeks. It's been very frustrating! But don't worry! Diabetes has trained me well to … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴♂️ – weeks 10-12 spokes and spikes
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#ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴♂️ – week 9 brought me The Wall
Lot's of work travel and conferences put me behind schedule. And while hitting "The Wall" or "bonking" is something I heard of from other endurance athletes, I hadn't experienced it personally – until week number nine... https://youtu.be/FvwVld4Wm2I Video update of week nine and hitting the wall … [Read more...] about #ScottsDeathRide 💀🚴♂️ – week 9 brought me The Wall
I Ran a Half – Check Out my Medal!
After finishing an 8k with Insulindependence last fall I talked myself into completing a half marathon in Seattle and committed to doing so on live internet radio (it's also recorded, so I couldn't pretend it didn't happen). I trained, and trained, and trained, and was feeling good until about three weeks before the race when I hurt myself (turns out I didn't pay … [Read more...] about I Ran a Half – Check Out my Medal!
Chillingly Familiar Graphs
November 10, 2010 the FDA and NIH held a public workshop to discuss progress towards a semi-automated insulin delivery/ glucose monitoring system. This workshop was "webcast" meaning anyone with internet access could watch and listen from their computer. This workshop lasted all day, and I was only able to watch a few hours of it. It was well worth the time to me, and I … [Read more...] about Chillingly Familiar Graphs
My First “Red Rider” Experience: Part 2 – GO RED RIDER!
You can check out Part 1 here: My First "Red Rider" Experience: Part 1 -------- Even though it was pretty early in the morning, around 7:30 AM or so, the park was very busy. Tons of people and tons of bikes, all getting ready to ride for us, those living with diabetes. I got pretty emotional. But I was also excited, and so very gracious. As self-conscious as I was … [Read more...] about My First “Red Rider” Experience: Part 2 – GO RED RIDER!
With A Bullet In My Foot…
Do you ever wish you could "undo" insulin? After you've sent it inside you, and it is working away to lower blood sugar and store calories, and you realize that you didn't need as much insulin as you took -- wouldn't an "undo" button be awesome? Today I met with Rachel and her husband, who were stopping through Minneapolis on a road trip. We had a great brunch, then it was … [Read more...] about With A Bullet In My Foot…
Another thing I just don’t get…
I had a lot of trouble playing basketball today. My blood sugar was running high (240's) and wouldn't come down quick enough. My muscles were shot, I couldn't get enough oxygen into my lungs, my brain was foggy, my coordination and reflexes were anything but coordinated and "reflexy" (...?). It was awful. I have also had some experiences on the other end of the … [Read more...] about Another thing I just don’t get…
I Didn’t Know What To Do…
It was one of those notable moments, one that I knew as soon as the self talk went through my head that I would have to blog about. It was a perfect example of feeling lost. I didn't know if I should drink my Glucerna shake before basketball, or go without it. I tried to examine and weigh the possible outcomes of each action, but it was like trying to predict the … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Know What To Do…
Bad Time For That…
They have been playing basketball over lunch at this YMCA for longer than I have been alive. So as much as I dislike using the "shirts vs. skins" method for telling teams apart, who am I to rock the boat? I have to keep this in mind when placing my infusion sets. Depending on my site change schedule, I place my sites (one for insulin, one for symlin) out of the way. I … [Read more...] about Bad Time For That…
“That’s a bit elevated isn’t it?”
I've been playing basketball at the YMCA for a little less than three years now. It's great fun, even better exercise, and I've gotten to know many of the guys that come down to play ball. There is one guy there who does some work in type 1 diabetes research. I'm not very clear on the details, but this guy is brilliantly smart and his work has something to do with islet … [Read more...] about “That’s a bit elevated isn’t it?”