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Monday, July 26, 2010
Ride Hours: 02:17
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 47.87 units
Meal: 16.75u
Corr: 6.85u
Basal: 24.27u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 240g
Been training and working on some Type1Rider organization stuff, so I have missed a few training blog entries. I am going to trying to catch up, and combine them here. Have spent 5 out of the past 6 days in the saddle - one saddle or another.
The big news over the past couple of days has been the heat, and trying to ride around it. For example, it was 101 on Sunday and in the triple digits the past couple of days. Contrary to what you might think, hydration really isn't the issue as long as you stay on top of it. The problem is the humidity driving heat index is up near 120. The body just cooks as you are trying to push the pace at these temps.
On July 22nd I road on my mtb for about 2 hours or so. As I was heading through the town of Chapel Hill towards the customary trail system I noticed unbelievably light traffic. Actually, no traffic. Zip. Nada. Not a car. I must have been just jammin to the tunes on my iPod, as I didn't see all the road closures either.
Turns out Vice President Joe Biden was on his way to town to attend a fund raiser at the Carolina Inn. I did manage to get a good shot of some secret service people. Yes, you do need to look closely as they are wearing black suits against a dark backdrop, but they are there. Guy was wearing a tie and jacket (and the required ear piece) while standing outside in 100 degree weather. Hazard pay for sure. Not sure if I am not supposed to take pics of these guys, but I should know soon after posting I guess....
Was cool to have the streets so empty. Notice no cars in this pic a fairly major intersection in town. :)
Also, I was rocking my new Giro helmet for the first time. New helmets just feel so good (and hey, they smell good too).
On Friday the 23rd, I took advantage of the heat and an empty American Tabacco Trail to do some interval work on the Superfly. Although this pic is a little blurry, I was at speed and shooting with a camera built into the phone (just saying). For a split second I figured this deer was going to just stand there and make me go around. Luckily I went right...
Other pics I grabbed from the rides over the last couple of days, including tonight:
I did want to take a moment and mention that I have been fortunate enough to befriend recently parents of Type 1 children. These kids vary in age, but some are under the age of two. Although I have spoken to 100s of families and children about being Type 1, I feel like I am really learning on a more real time (social media updates) basis of how difficult these new friends have it.
Lots of different situations, lots of effort, and tons of worry. Even though I have been T1 for 33 years, over the past weeks I have gained a new level of understanding of what y'all face each and everyday with a little one.
I applaud you for fighting the good fight each and everyday, for staying positive, and for supporting each other in the way that you do.
Got the day off the bike tomorrow, and then a back to it!! I have been really energized about riding the past couple of weeks, and can't wait until Wednesday!!
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 47.87 units
Meal: 16.75u
Corr: 6.85u
Basal: 24.27u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 240g
Been training and working on some Type1Rider organization stuff, so I have missed a few training blog entries. I am going to trying to catch up, and combine them here. Have spent 5 out of the past 6 days in the saddle - one saddle or another.
The big news over the past couple of days has been the heat, and trying to ride around it. For example, it was 101 on Sunday and in the triple digits the past couple of days. Contrary to what you might think, hydration really isn't the issue as long as you stay on top of it. The problem is the humidity driving heat index is up near 120. The body just cooks as you are trying to push the pace at these temps.
On July 22nd I road on my mtb for about 2 hours or so. As I was heading through the town of Chapel Hill towards the customary trail system I noticed unbelievably light traffic. Actually, no traffic. Zip. Nada. Not a car. I must have been just jammin to the tunes on my iPod, as I didn't see all the road closures either.
Turns out Vice President Joe Biden was on his way to town to attend a fund raiser at the Carolina Inn. I did manage to get a good shot of some secret service people. Yes, you do need to look closely as they are wearing black suits against a dark backdrop, but they are there. Guy was wearing a tie and jacket (and the required ear piece) while standing outside in 100 degree weather. Hazard pay for sure. Not sure if I am not supposed to take pics of these guys, but I should know soon after posting I guess....
Was cool to have the streets so empty. Notice no cars in this pic a fairly major intersection in town. :)
Also, I was rocking my new Giro helmet for the first time. New helmets just feel so good (and hey, they smell good too).
On Friday the 23rd, I took advantage of the heat and an empty American Tabacco Trail to do some interval work on the Superfly. Although this pic is a little blurry, I was at speed and shooting with a camera built into the phone (just saying). For a split second I figured this deer was going to just stand there and make me go around. Luckily I went right...
Other pics I grabbed from the rides over the last couple of days, including tonight:
I did want to take a moment and mention that I have been fortunate enough to befriend recently parents of Type 1 children. These kids vary in age, but some are under the age of two. Although I have spoken to 100s of families and children about being Type 1, I feel like I am really learning on a more real time (social media updates) basis of how difficult these new friends have it.
Lots of different situations, lots of effort, and tons of worry. Even though I have been T1 for 33 years, over the past weeks I have gained a new level of understanding of what y'all face each and everyday with a little one.
I applaud you for fighting the good fight each and everyday, for staying positive, and for supporting each other in the way that you do.
Got the day off the bike tomorrow, and then a back to it!! I have been really energized about riding the past couple of weeks, and can't wait until Wednesday!!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
I just received a very nice email from Ken Martin at Nursingschools.net.
"We wanted to let you know that we featured your blog in one of our recent articles on our own blog. (50 Best Diabetes Blogs)"
Check it out:
http://www.nursingschools.
Lots of other good diabetes resources here as well!
Thanks for the mention Ken! I appreciate it!!
"We wanted to let you know that we featured your blog in one of our recent articles on our own blog. (50 Best Diabetes Blogs)"
Check it out:
http://www.nursingschools.
Lots of other good diabetes resources here as well!
Thanks for the mention Ken! I appreciate it!!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Ride Hours: 05:02
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 37.42 units
Meal: 6.55u
Corr: 6.70u
Basal: 24.17u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 143g
Hottest day of the year here. Heat index upwards of 107, and air temp right around 99 degrees. Crazy.
So it goes with out saying that my available ride window today was from 14:30-19:30. Of course... :)
Set a temp basal rate of 60% right around 13:15 in prep for the mountain bike ride. (Was sscheduled to be on the road, but with the temps and the 100% chance of T-Storms I thought the woods might be a bit better).
I brought both the Superfly SS and the Paragon, and was planning on making two 2.5hr loops around the usual haunts in Chapel Hill depending on the weather. If the rains came early, I would be forced to abandon that plan and hit the customary Marcee & Tony Rain Loop. First hours on the Single Speed, and then switch to the geared at the halfway point.
Setup my waterbottles and nutrition (just a note: who knew a nutrition bar could melt to liquid if left in the car in this heat? Anyone?) and got rolling right on the numbers at 14:30. BG was spot on at 126 (BTW - my target during riding is 150, and it is 100 otherwise).
About an hour into the ride I was behind on my nutrition due to the heat. I just didn't feel like taking anything in but water. I do mix my bottles with 2tbls of Maltodextrin and 2 Nuun tablets per 20oz bottle, and I was staying on the 1 bottle per hour rate though. At this point I took a shot, and lowered my temp rate to a 85% reduction. Figured my desire to eat would stay low the entire ride, and was trying to think a couple of hours ahead.
Got the first loop done right on time, and was back at the UNC Wellness Center to reload at the 2.5hr mark. Switched to the Paragon, grabbed the rest of my stuff, and headed out for the next 1/2. Then the fun started.
As I headed back up the hill into Chapel Hill I could see a specific well defined line of dark clouds moving in fast. As I was getting closer to the storm, the temp began to rapidly drop. SWEET.
Was about 1/2 mile from the trail head when the skies opened up. Fierce and hard. I heard a horn beep, and I waw my buddy Steve Gissekman. I figured he was laughing his butt of seeing my riding in the down pour from the dry interior of his vehicle.
When I hit the dirst, I stayed off the single track and on the fire roads as I made my way through the woods. Road was awash in water from the rain. It was fantastic!
When I popped out of the woods I was still in need of 30 minutes of riding before heading back. Since everything was wet I figured I would cycle through Forest Theater on the way back to the deck.
All the rain wash had made the 5 rock strewn creek crossings into quite deep rivers. The rocks were invisible, so I was crossing them by memory.
First 4, no problem.
The last one - problem. I road across a quite large invisible (submerged) rock, and it rolled. I rolled with it. After landing on a slew of "soft" rocks (no such thing) I ended up laying in about 3 feet of water.
This lead to my newest discovery - The Fisher Paragon does not float. LOL!
My pump was fine, and the ziplock back containing my other sensitive electronic equipment was all ok.
Finished the ride right at 5 hours. Perfect. :) BG was at 112, so the earlier basal rate adjustment was spot on for the pace of nutrition intake.
I did bolus 4u at the end of the ride in preparation of the anticipated post ride BG whip.
When I got home I pulled the cranks off the bike to help it drain, and hung it up to let it dry. I see some major maintenance time ahead. :)
Set a standard post ride overnite temp basal of 80%.
More rain in the forecast for the week. Probably walk the creek crossings next time.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 37.42 units
Meal: 6.55u
Corr: 6.70u
Basal: 24.17u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 143g
Hottest day of the year here. Heat index upwards of 107, and air temp right around 99 degrees. Crazy.
So it goes with out saying that my available ride window today was from 14:30-19:30. Of course... :)
Set a temp basal rate of 60% right around 13:15 in prep for the mountain bike ride. (Was sscheduled to be on the road, but with the temps and the 100% chance of T-Storms I thought the woods might be a bit better).
I brought both the Superfly SS and the Paragon, and was planning on making two 2.5hr loops around the usual haunts in Chapel Hill depending on the weather. If the rains came early, I would be forced to abandon that plan and hit the customary Marcee & Tony Rain Loop. First hours on the Single Speed, and then switch to the geared at the halfway point.
Setup my waterbottles and nutrition (just a note: who knew a nutrition bar could melt to liquid if left in the car in this heat? Anyone?) and got rolling right on the numbers at 14:30. BG was spot on at 126 (BTW - my target during riding is 150, and it is 100 otherwise).
About an hour into the ride I was behind on my nutrition due to the heat. I just didn't feel like taking anything in but water. I do mix my bottles with 2tbls of Maltodextrin and 2 Nuun tablets per 20oz bottle, and I was staying on the 1 bottle per hour rate though. At this point I took a shot, and lowered my temp rate to a 85% reduction. Figured my desire to eat would stay low the entire ride, and was trying to think a couple of hours ahead.
Got the first loop done right on time, and was back at the UNC Wellness Center to reload at the 2.5hr mark. Switched to the Paragon, grabbed the rest of my stuff, and headed out for the next 1/2. Then the fun started.
As I headed back up the hill into Chapel Hill I could see a specific well defined line of dark clouds moving in fast. As I was getting closer to the storm, the temp began to rapidly drop. SWEET.
Was about 1/2 mile from the trail head when the skies opened up. Fierce and hard. I heard a horn beep, and I waw my buddy Steve Gissekman. I figured he was laughing his butt of seeing my riding in the down pour from the dry interior of his vehicle.
When I hit the dirst, I stayed off the single track and on the fire roads as I made my way through the woods. Road was awash in water from the rain. It was fantastic!
When I popped out of the woods I was still in need of 30 minutes of riding before heading back. Since everything was wet I figured I would cycle through Forest Theater on the way back to the deck.
All the rain wash had made the 5 rock strewn creek crossings into quite deep rivers. The rocks were invisible, so I was crossing them by memory.
First 4, no problem.
The last one - problem. I road across a quite large invisible (submerged) rock, and it rolled. I rolled with it. After landing on a slew of "soft" rocks (no such thing) I ended up laying in about 3 feet of water.
This lead to my newest discovery - The Fisher Paragon does not float. LOL!
My pump was fine, and the ziplock back containing my other sensitive electronic equipment was all ok.
Finished the ride right at 5 hours. Perfect. :) BG was at 112, so the earlier basal rate adjustment was spot on for the pace of nutrition intake.
I did bolus 4u at the end of the ride in preparation of the anticipated post ride BG whip.
When I got home I pulled the cranks off the bike to help it drain, and hung it up to let it dry. I see some major maintenance time ahead. :)
Set a standard post ride overnite temp basal of 80%.
More rain in the forecast for the week. Probably walk the creek crossings next time.
Friday, July 16, 2010
A really cool video piece done yesterday by Fox 8 News Greensboro about our new sponsor Custom Choice Cereal:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Ride Hours: 02:34
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 42.25 units
Meal: 16.70u
Corr: 3.00u
Basal: 22.55u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 219g
After work I was able to get out and meet my good friend Greg Smith from the Tricyclists Bicycle Racing Club. This would be some type of record as I would actully being riding my road bike for the second day in a row. :)
At 16:36 as I traveled to the appointed rendezvous location (The UNC Wellness Center) I set a pre-ride temp basal rate of a 70% reduction. Greg was running a little behind, so I headed out by myself at 17:35 to meet him in town.
I warmed up, and did a few laps of the old Meadowmont Crit Course, before heading up to me him. I was feeling a little odd, so I stopped back at the car and did a quick BG check. Yup a little low at 51. Hmmm.... My twitter post of the BG was:
"Well, this is the ugly. Temp basal currently 85% reduct. Ride start in 26mins. Taking in Cs & crossing fingers. Damn."
Was able to catch up with Greg in downtown Chapel Hill by 18:15, and we headed out into the "country" to do the road ride. I was still feeling the affects of the hill work I did yesterday, and warned Mr. Smith that he wouldn't need to swing to hard to hurt me.
As is usual, I had a great time. Greg knows a TON and we leave the testosterone at home when we ride together.
BG was able to recover during the ride, and I was able to hang in there ok. Not setting the world on fire, but...
During the ride I dropped my wheel off the pavement onto the grass and gravel. This was too funny, and it was noted that I was probably freaking out riding on the paved road.
About 30 minutes before I arrived back at the truck, I set my basal rate back to normal.
I was at an OK BG of 117 when I arrived back at the car, and I did bolus 3.25u to prevent the typical post ride BG whip.
When I arrived home our friend Lou from Austin, TX was waiting. He was in town for a business trip, and was gracious enough to come by for a visit. Thanks LD!!
Set the standard post ride over night temp basal to 75%.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 42.25 units
Meal: 16.70u
Corr: 3.00u
Basal: 22.55u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 219g
After work I was able to get out and meet my good friend Greg Smith from the Tricyclists Bicycle Racing Club. This would be some type of record as I would actully being riding my road bike for the second day in a row. :)
At 16:36 as I traveled to the appointed rendezvous location (The UNC Wellness Center) I set a pre-ride temp basal rate of a 70% reduction. Greg was running a little behind, so I headed out by myself at 17:35 to meet him in town.
I warmed up, and did a few laps of the old Meadowmont Crit Course, before heading up to me him. I was feeling a little odd, so I stopped back at the car and did a quick BG check. Yup a little low at 51. Hmmm.... My twitter post of the BG was:
"Well, this is the ugly. Temp basal currently 85% reduct. Ride start in 26mins. Taking in Cs & crossing fingers. Damn."
Was able to catch up with Greg in downtown Chapel Hill by 18:15, and we headed out into the "country" to do the road ride. I was still feeling the affects of the hill work I did yesterday, and warned Mr. Smith that he wouldn't need to swing to hard to hurt me.
As is usual, I had a great time. Greg knows a TON and we leave the testosterone at home when we ride together.
BG was able to recover during the ride, and I was able to hang in there ok. Not setting the world on fire, but...
During the ride I dropped my wheel off the pavement onto the grass and gravel. This was too funny, and it was noted that I was probably freaking out riding on the paved road.
About 30 minutes before I arrived back at the truck, I set my basal rate back to normal.
I was at an OK BG of 117 when I arrived back at the car, and I did bolus 3.25u to prevent the typical post ride BG whip.
When I arrived home our friend Lou from Austin, TX was waiting. He was in town for a business trip, and was gracious enough to come by for a visit. Thanks LD!!
Set the standard post ride over night temp basal to 75%.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Ride Hours: 02:01
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 41.14 units
Meal: 15.85u
Corr: 0.20u
Basal: 25.09u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 275g
Went for a crazy hard ride today. All hill repeat sprint work for 60 mins. Let me introduce you to the "Cave" (as LL would call it).
Did the session on the Seven, and it actually felt pretty decent. I mean today. Tomorrow is going to be a different story, I think.
Pretty cool on the correction boluses today. Only 0.20u.
Pretty high volume training days coming up. Long term weather forecast looks pretty grim with temps in the mid 90s and T-Storms almost everyday. I mean we need the rain, but man...
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 41.14 units
Meal: 15.85u
Corr: 0.20u
Basal: 25.09u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 275g
Went for a crazy hard ride today. All hill repeat sprint work for 60 mins. Let me introduce you to the "Cave" (as LL would call it).
Did the session on the Seven, and it actually felt pretty decent. I mean today. Tomorrow is going to be a different story, I think.
Pretty cool on the correction boluses today. Only 0.20u.
Pretty high volume training days coming up. Long term weather forecast looks pretty grim with temps in the mid 90s and T-Storms almost everyday. I mean we need the rain, but man...
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