Daily Total: 44.10 Ride Hours: 00:00

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 9.55u
Corr: 6.70u
Basal: 27.85u

Daily Carb Intake: 188g

Can feel the beginning of a cold coming on. :( I have been on antibotics for 48 hours to ward off the strep throat I was exposed to, but I must have caught something else at the doctor's office.

The USA Cycling Southeast Regional Championships are next week in Charlotte, so I am hoping to get some good training time in this holiday weekend. Might have to cut that a little short if I am feeling a bit under the weather.

Daily Total: 46.66 Ride Hours: 02:19

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 14.15u
Corr: 6.35u
Basal: 26.16u

Daily Carb Intake: 222g

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On the Single Speed in the rain for over two hours tonight. Man it poured AGAIN!!

On the flip side, I am looking at some "updates" for 2009. I have been considering getting a new trail bike, and have really come to dig the new 2009 Trek Fuel EX 9.8.



So I asked to have my name added to the order list for one. Would like to get one sooner than later. More details to follow, but man these are hot!

Saw a bunch of photos from Trek World, and Trek Bicycles have taken the gloves off this year. MAJOR updates to almost every model and line. Belt driven single speed road bike, dozens of cruisers, and carbon framed mountain bikes everywhere. Also, look for a collection of cool accessories and clothes and shoes from Bontrager.

More to follow...

Daily Total: 37.52 Ride Hours: 04:52

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 12.65u
Corr: 0.7u
Basal: 24.17u

Daily Carb Intake: 191g

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Nice day for a long ride!! Jammed out of the Top Fuel at 09:22, after setting a temp basal rate of a 55% reduction about an hour earlier.



Stayed at the local trail system, and had fun. Met some friends out there that I haven't ridden with in a long while. It was GREAT to see and ride with them. Really, what cycling is all about - having fun while getting some fresh air and exercise.

Energy Expenditure 2896 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 36396 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 90 bpm
Average Heart Rate 144 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 189 bpm
Ascent 1214 ft

I saw a future National Endurance Champion being "coached" by his dad out on the trail today:


I canceled the temp rate at 13:48 as I road back towards the car.

Before bed I set my usual post ride bedtime basal rate of 80% of normal for 6 hours.

Daily Total: 44.15 Ride Hours: 03:13

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 11.2u
Corr: 7.6u
Basal: 25.35u

Daily Carb Intake: 178g

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Modified my basal rate right at 17:30 in preparation of a ride later on. BG was a little low at 18:00, 68, so I modified my basal rate to a little lower basal at that time. Left from the Wellness Center on the Trek Top Fuel 69er at 18:26. Met some friends at 19:15 and road the local trail system.

Energy Expenditure 2409 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 29294 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 101 bpm
Average Heart Rate 151 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 189 bpm
Ascent 1099ft

Had a decent ride, and set my basal rate back to normal at 21:16. Got back to the car a little before 22:00.

I did set my normal post ride bedtime basal of a 20% reduction for 6 hours.

Daily Total: 42.88 Ride Hours: 00:00

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 11.55u
Corr: 3.60u
Basal: 27.73u

Daily Carb Intake: 197g


Was going through some old stored digital images, and found a couple from the DESA conference back in May 2005. I took these right after the awards dinner when I was forming the idea of the Type1Rider organization. So about an hour later, I was on the pc registering domain names and purchasing some hosting space. The rest, as they say, is history....




You know a diabetic is staying alone in unfamiliar surroundings by the bag of gummi bears on the dresser. :)

Daily Total: 53.32 Ride Hours: 01:41

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 22.25u
Corr: 4.50u
Basal: 26.57u

Daily Carb Intake: 343g

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Got out today after work on the Kona 29er SS. Didn't get out until late, and set a temp basal rate of a 55% reduction at 18:54. Was out on the bike 55 minutes later.

Just as I was heading out, it started to drizzle. This drizzle turned into a DOWNPOUR within 5 minutes. I stayed off the trails and just road hill repeats on flooded streets for 1:41 instead.

Thank goodness the Cozmo is waterproof.

Was a decent ride, although riding soaping wet gets old pretty quick. :) Makes the bibs feel like an old dish towel.

Energy Expenditure 999 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 13499 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 100 bpm
Average Heart Rate 133 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 168 bpm
Ascent 1176 ft

I cancelled the temp basal rate on the way back to the car at 21:12.

Weather looks good for the rest of the week, so the trails should dry out by this weekend.

No mods to the basal rate before bedtime for todays ride.

Check out George's blog entry about the 18 Hours on The Farm event. Awesome write up!
http://dirtdawgbiker.blogspot.com/2008/08/im-athletic-supporter.html

Daily Total: 45.80 Ride Hours: 01:22

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 14.25u
Corr: 7.20u
Basal: 24.35u

Daily Carb Intake: 219g


Took a little road ride today. Collected zero information, and road without a HRM. Just wanted to get out and spin the legs out.


Feeling pretty good. A little sore, but not too bad considering. I am feeling pretty amped about how I did, and am looking forward to the next event.


On another note, Type1Rider has a lot of coals in the fire and I will hopefully be able to make some announcements over the next few weeks. Its been a great month for sure!!

Daily Total: 50.42 Race Hours: 17:07

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 8.80u
Corr: 19.75u
Basal: 21.87u

Daily Carb Intake: 147g

Just got back from the 18 Hours on The Farm race. Race went VERY well, and George and Sara are the BEST!!

Check out the race details here: http://www.type1rider.org/RaceResultsEvents/2008/200818HoursonTheFarm/tabid/178/Default.aspx

2008 2008 18 Hours On The Farm - Result: 8th

08/16/2008
Daily total: 34.51u Race Hours: 08:00
Basal: 23.91u Corr: 3.00u  Meal 7.60u

23:45 69cz
21:42 97cz
20:57 196cz
20:07 243cz
19:49 231cz .4u
19:29 210cz 1.25u
18:10 154cz
17:04 134cz
16:00 Race Start
15:49 180cz .2u
14:35 61cz
13:33 145cz
11:26 236cz 1.0u
11:48 169cz 1.0u
07:34 60cz
01:07 135cz .6u

08/17/2008
Daily total: 40.42 Race Hours: 08:43
Basal: 21.87u Corr: 19.75u  Meal 8.80u

23:57 282cz
23:55 284cz
22:22 390cz 6.0u
20:52 291cz 3.4u
19:16 40cz
13:43 294cz 3.15u
12:40 313cz 4.20u
10:12 204 1.9u
10:00 Race End
09:25 155cz
07:08 177cz
06:10 127cz
03:57 117cz
02:12 103cz
00:23 123cz

Daily Total: 47.91 Ride Hours: 00:00

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 15.25u
Corr: 4.85u
Basal: 27.81u

Daily Carb Intake: 248g

Took half a day off today to get packed for the 18 Hours on The Farm race tomorrow. Looked over the spare parts (had to pull some off the Intense) and gear list, and went to the grocery store to pick up some things to eat.

A lot of folks don't like doing the preperation, but it doesn't bother me. Kind of keeps me occupied so I am not constantly thinking about the race.

I am really looking forward to having a support crew for this one. George and Sara will be serving it up during the event! I am a little worried about George going in a support function... I think he might have a melt down if he isn't actually racing. :) It will be AWESOME to have them there.

Also found out that there will be some folks there that we used to hang with over 3 years ago. I haven't seen Mal of Wayland in a LONG time, and it will be good to see them. Hopefully I will have a chance to talk with them for a couple of minutes. :)

I'll post as soon as I can post race.....

Just One More!!

Daily Total: 38.58 Ride Hours: 00:00

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 10.90u
Corr: 3.15u
Basal: 24.53u

Daily Carb Intake: 184g

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Out on the SS 29er today for one last training effort level ride before racing next weekend. Set the pump down to a 55% reduction at 8:21 in hopes of being out by 09:30. I got started a little late, but was finally rolling out of the Wellness Center parking lot by 09:41. (Actually, not the WC parking lot as their sprint tri was going on. Parked at the business right near by).

Weather was raining on and off during the day, so I just hit the double track at the local CHHS trail system I usually train on. Included some of the hill repeat course, and did two big loops of the combo route with a trip back at the car at the 2 hour mark for water and food refill.

Kept the normal fueling and hydration technique and everything ran smooth. 2 PowerBar Gels per hour, and approx 16oz of H2O.

Energy Expenditure 3069 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 36300 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 94 bpm
Average Heart Rate 158 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 186 bpm
Ascent 2543 ft

On the way back to the car after at the end of my ride, I put my basal rate back to normal. 30 minutes later I was back at the hybrid testing at a 127.

Today was one of the best I have felt on a bike in what seems like a long time. I am REALLY looking forward to The Farm this weekend. I need just to take it easy this week, don't touch any door handles, and get some good nights rest.

I did lower my basal rate to the traditional 20% reduction for 6 hours when I went to bed.

Daily Total: 51.45 Ride Hours: 00:00

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 19.45u
Corr: 3.95u
Basal: 28.05u

Daily Carb Intake: 317g

K and I had a fantastic dinner meeting with some incredible folks in DC last night. They were able to get us some passes for the AADE (American Assoc. of Diabetes Educators) conference for Saturday. So we headed over and took in some sights.

Had a nice time, saw some interesting things, and took in some great weather!


Hopped in the car and drove home a little after lunch.

Only a week until the Scouts Honor 18hrs on the Farm Race, so one last big saddle day planned for tomorrow.

Daily Total: 47.96 Ride Hours: 01:51

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 11.55u
Corr: 9.75u
Basal: 26.66u

Daily Carb Intake: 173g

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Got out after work today for a ride on the SS. Hit the hill repeat loop today, as the weather was in question.

I am out of work tomorrow, as K and I are heading to Washington DC to go meet with some folks at a conference (hopefully, more on that later). Looking forward to going, as I really dig DC, and getting around is SO easy via the Metro.

Energy Expenditure 1431 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 17209 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 110 bpm
Average Heart Rate 154 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 185 bpm
Ascent 1158 ft

Out.

Daily Total: 47.02u Ride Hours: 01:22

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 13.10u
Corr: 7.05u
Basal: 26.87u

Daily Carb Intake: 197g

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Back out for a little spin tonight. A long stressful day today, so not a huge ride. :) Stayed mostly on the hill repeats for the 90 minutes.

Energy Expenditure 969 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 12118 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 97 bpm
Average Heart Rate 146 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 184 bpm
Ascent 980 ft

I registered for the 18 Hours on the Farm in Gouchland, VA on August 16-17. The trip to the Fools Goal 100 fell apart, with most of the folks I know deciding not to do it (injuries, etc). The Farm is an awesome event, and is 6 hours closer to home. Should be fun, and save some time and (more importantly) money.

Gotta run... Just One More!!

Daily Total: 44.91u Ride Hours: 02:19

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 19.15u
Corr: 0.90u
Basal: 24.86u

Daily Carb Intake: 321g

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After yesterday's ride, I felt pretty good. Much better than I felt early Saturday morning. :)

Set my basal rate to my normal < 5 hour ride rate of a 55% reduction at 12:59 for a 14:00 ride start time. Weather was threating rain, so I just jumped on the single speed. (BTW - I was able to get the brake mount on the fork leg untwisted via some HUGE channel log pliers. Not ideal, but hey... the brake calipers are now lined up "mostly" with the disc rotor).

Just a nice base paced ride today. Stayed on a slightly lower fueling plan of only 1 PowerBar Gel per hour. BG very great, and the ride was very fun!

Energy Expenditure 1186 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 17468 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 74 bpm
Average Heart Rate 125 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 176 bpm
Ascent 748 ft

No temporary bolus set before bed since the ride was a base ride.

Daily Total: 40.42 Ride Hours: 03:58

Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 12.30u
Corr: 3.20u
Basal: 24.92u

Daily Carb Intake: 200g

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First day back on the bike after Wilderness. I felt very unlike myself until yesterday. I really put in a huge effort last Saturday. Time to get back to work.

Today's ride was just going to be a long slow distance affair. K and I met some others at a local trail system that we don't get to ride that often. I set my basal rate down to a 55% reduction at 08:24 to prepare for a 9:00 start time (yeah, a little later than normal).

Ride started at 09:18, and I was rolling on the Top Fuel 69er. I put a new Fizik Gobi XM saddle on it during this past week, and I was looking forward to seeing how it felt.

About 90 minutes into the ride, we broke into smaller groups so some could head for home. Pace was VERY low up to this point, and between the correction in the morning and the too low basal reduction I was running very high. I bolused at 10:57 and set my basal rate back to normal for about an hour to correct.

Couldn't re-hookup with the rest of the group, so I finished up by myself. That was ok, as I was able to bring the pace up a little and ride a couple of the loops that I really like.

Basal rate changed back to normal rate at 13:59. BG was at 77. Not bad considering that I wasn't fueling due to the high mid ride.

Energy Expenditure 2900 kcal
Number of Heart Beats 35536 beats
Minimum Heart Rate 101 bpm
Average Heart Rate 149 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate 188 bpm
Ascent 1594 ft

Saddle worked great, and I felt much better when I was done than when I started. Nice to have a great fun ride with some friends.

I did set my basal rate to a 20% reduction for 6 hours at bedtime as I normally do after ride days.