Daily Total: 42.88 Ride Hours: 01:04
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 4.40u
Corr: 9.90u
Basal: 28.58u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 94g
Healing up physically from the crash. My back is slowly getting better, and the swelling in my knee is almost all gone.
For some reason I just haven't felt like riding my bike this week. Haven't looked at them or cleaned them up from the race.
Today was the first day that I felt like riding at all. So I grabbed the Superfly during the day and just road around. In pants. No HRM. Just cruising around. And you know what? It was GREAT!!
Spent the day with our in town company. We went and walked Duke Gardens and went to dinner. A good fun day with the family. The boys had a BALL!
Have a road ride tomorrow from CSH tomorrow as a part Tour de Cure training ride. They have a standing group ride every Sunday, so there should be almost 80 people or so. My road bike isn't done yet, so I will be riding my fixie.
The blood glucose logs, thoughts, and experiences of a type 1 diabetic husband, father, dad of a type 1, speaker, author, & endurance mountain bike competitor.
May 24, 2009
2009 24 Hours of Burn - Result: 31st
Saturday May 23
Daily Total: 29.29u Race Hours: 12:00
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
23:54 135cz
23:04 77cz
21:31 156cz
20:56 89cz
19:17 81cz
18:01 67cz
15:23 152cz
12:00 Race Start
11:27 144cz
09:57 172cz
08:34 181cz
08:20 174cz
07:56 165cz
07:41 151cz
06:34 88cz
06:09 88cz
Sunday May 24
Daily Total: 39.41u Race Hours: 00:31
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
21:47 76cz
18:48 85cz
17:28 54cz
16:48 54cz
15:21 60cz
12:16 84cz
12:00 Race End
10:31 54cz
08:16 70cz
05:52 141cz
03:37 138cz
02:30 78cz
Calories: 8097kcal
Min Heart Rate: 111bpm
Avg Heart Rate: 151bpm
Max Heart Rate: 186bpm
Ascent: 8671ft
The 2009 24 Hour Of Burn by BikeRumor was held on May 23-24th at Dark Mountain in North Wilkesboro, NC. The course was the same 7 mile loop of single track which covers about 1,000ft of vertical per lap in 4 main climbs. My pre-race goal was 18 laps which would not only be a personal best for me, but would put me somewhere in the top ten. For me, this 24 hour solo race is really two 12 hours with a terrible Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde complex.
Was up and out of bed at 06:00 on the 23rd. Was about 1.5hrs early, but my neighbor thought is was a great time to power wash his deck. BG was an 88 which is spot on perfect. Since the car was already packed, I was out the door pretty quick and heading to Dark Mountain in North Wilkesboro.
While in the car I made the usual modification to my pump settings, and set my target BG to 150 instead of the normal 100. Drifted a little high in the car and once I arrived at the race site, but I didn't panic and over correct so it was no problem. Found the Cycling Spoken Here van, setup the tent, and got all my stuff layed out and organized.
Set my basal rate to a 55% reduction at 11:00 on the nose.
Warmed up and lined up for Le Mans start a couple of minutes before noon on Saturday. Felt great and excited but not nervous. Plan was to ride my own race and hit my goal. Race start right at high noon.
First 4 laps went pretty much according to plan. Continuous Monitor was telling me my BGs where in an acceptable range, and that I was trending near flat. Perfect.
The only tiny hiccup in the first 12 hours was on the following lap. For fun I parked the Superfly and grabbed the HiFi for lap 5. Nearing the top of the entry climb I hear this weird noise from the rear brake. Strange I thought... turned out to be the 6 bolt disc adapter had come completely loose and popped off. I stopped and tried to tighten it with my finger. I noticed it said torque to 210lbs on it and realized this was pointless. Tried to ride on it again, but it worked its way off. I lost a few more minutes stopping to pull the rear rotor completely off. Finished the last 5 miles of trail with just the front brake, but it was not a big deal.
Set my basal rate down another 10% to my normal > 5 hour ride 65% reduction.
Back on Superfly for lap 6. Navigator CGM stopped working at this time. I wear it on the back of my arm, and I think the continuous shaking due to mountain bike terrain shock it loose. For the race of the race I carried my test kit in my pocket, and stopped to test on each lap.
Carried on until midnight right on schedule and feeling VERY good. Finished lap 8 a little before midnight, which put me right on my target. For one or two minutes I let myself enjoy the thought that I was right where I should be for a top ten finish. Nothing could have gone better in the first 12 hours. Refocus and out on lap 9 at 00:07.
Within the next 10 minutes it all went to crap.
On the down hill switchback section I was caught by a 5 person team rider. I was riding the high side of the bermed switch back turns. I saw/heard the rider coming up and just shouted back to give me 15 seconds to get out of the way. He decided to try and dive on the inside on the berm and pass me there. Great idea, poor execution.
He overcooked the corner and basically t-boned me at speed. I cart wheeled off to the outside of the turn, and over the top of the berm. On the way my cleat hung up a little which sprained my MCL, I smacked my head on the rocks and broke my helmet, and then landed flat on my back on the rocks on the other side. He stopped and yelled something, and while laying there I told him I was ok. He took off.
I layed there for another minute or so, and then got up and tried to get gathered back up. Between the pain in my knee and in my back I could barely pedal my bike at all. It took me nearly 2.5 hours to finish lap number 9. I just limped it in.
While trying to walk/ride/scooter the bike in for this lap I stopped my temp basal rate, and stopped taking in any fuel.
Iced my knee and tried numerous times through out the night to get back out and ride. But I was physically wrecked and in some pain. Can't pedal. Race over.
The disappointment was unlike any I had felt before. Maybe it was due to the amount of training I had been doing that lead up to this race, or the fact that the first 12 hours where perfect. I didn't get on any bike for 8 days. I didn't take time to do any maintenance or unpack the majority of my race equipment for almost 2 weeks. I didn't go to the shop. I couldn't bring myself to write this race report. I was just bummed.
Looking back now a couple of weeks, I am feeling better about it. I was on target for my goal, I beat some people even though I only road half the event, and diabetes didn't cause my early retirement. Time to just chalk it up, and move on to the next fast coming event.
Saturday May 23
Daily Total: 29.29u Race Hours: 12:00
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
23:54 135cz
23:04 77cz
21:31 156cz
20:56 89cz
19:17 81cz
18:01 67cz
15:23 152cz
12:00 Race Start
11:27 144cz
09:57 172cz
08:34 181cz
08:20 174cz
07:56 165cz
07:41 151cz
06:34 88cz
06:09 88cz
Sunday May 24
Daily Total: 39.41u Race Hours: 00:31
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
21:47 76cz
18:48 85cz
17:28 54cz
16:48 54cz
15:21 60cz
12:16 84cz
12:00 Race End
10:31 54cz
08:16 70cz
05:52 141cz
03:37 138cz
02:30 78cz
Calories: 8097kcal
Min Heart Rate: 111bpm
Avg Heart Rate: 151bpm
Max Heart Rate: 186bpm
Ascent: 8671ft
The 2009 24 Hour Of Burn by BikeRumor was held on May 23-24th at Dark Mountain in North Wilkesboro, NC. The course was the same 7 mile loop of single track which covers about 1,000ft of vertical per lap in 4 main climbs. My pre-race goal was 18 laps which would not only be a personal best for me, but would put me somewhere in the top ten. For me, this 24 hour solo race is really two 12 hours with a terrible Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde complex.
Was up and out of bed at 06:00 on the 23rd. Was about 1.5hrs early, but my neighbor thought is was a great time to power wash his deck. BG was an 88 which is spot on perfect. Since the car was already packed, I was out the door pretty quick and heading to Dark Mountain in North Wilkesboro.
While in the car I made the usual modification to my pump settings, and set my target BG to 150 instead of the normal 100. Drifted a little high in the car and once I arrived at the race site, but I didn't panic and over correct so it was no problem. Found the Cycling Spoken Here van, setup the tent, and got all my stuff layed out and organized.
Set my basal rate to a 55% reduction at 11:00 on the nose.
Warmed up and lined up for Le Mans start a couple of minutes before noon on Saturday. Felt great and excited but not nervous. Plan was to ride my own race and hit my goal. Race start right at high noon.
First 4 laps went pretty much according to plan. Continuous Monitor was telling me my BGs where in an acceptable range, and that I was trending near flat. Perfect.
The only tiny hiccup in the first 12 hours was on the following lap. For fun I parked the Superfly and grabbed the HiFi for lap 5. Nearing the top of the entry climb I hear this weird noise from the rear brake. Strange I thought... turned out to be the 6 bolt disc adapter had come completely loose and popped off. I stopped and tried to tighten it with my finger. I noticed it said torque to 210lbs on it and realized this was pointless. Tried to ride on it again, but it worked its way off. I lost a few more minutes stopping to pull the rear rotor completely off. Finished the last 5 miles of trail with just the front brake, but it was not a big deal.
Set my basal rate down another 10% to my normal > 5 hour ride 65% reduction.
Back on Superfly for lap 6. Navigator CGM stopped working at this time. I wear it on the back of my arm, and I think the continuous shaking due to mountain bike terrain shock it loose. For the race of the race I carried my test kit in my pocket, and stopped to test on each lap.
Carried on until midnight right on schedule and feeling VERY good. Finished lap 8 a little before midnight, which put me right on my target. For one or two minutes I let myself enjoy the thought that I was right where I should be for a top ten finish. Nothing could have gone better in the first 12 hours. Refocus and out on lap 9 at 00:07.
Within the next 10 minutes it all went to crap.
On the down hill switchback section I was caught by a 5 person team rider. I was riding the high side of the bermed switch back turns. I saw/heard the rider coming up and just shouted back to give me 15 seconds to get out of the way. He decided to try and dive on the inside on the berm and pass me there. Great idea, poor execution.
He overcooked the corner and basically t-boned me at speed. I cart wheeled off to the outside of the turn, and over the top of the berm. On the way my cleat hung up a little which sprained my MCL, I smacked my head on the rocks and broke my helmet, and then landed flat on my back on the rocks on the other side. He stopped and yelled something, and while laying there I told him I was ok. He took off.
I layed there for another minute or so, and then got up and tried to get gathered back up. Between the pain in my knee and in my back I could barely pedal my bike at all. It took me nearly 2.5 hours to finish lap number 9. I just limped it in.
While trying to walk/ride/scooter the bike in for this lap I stopped my temp basal rate, and stopped taking in any fuel.
Iced my knee and tried numerous times through out the night to get back out and ride. But I was physically wrecked and in some pain. Can't pedal. Race over.
The disappointment was unlike any I had felt before. Maybe it was due to the amount of training I had been doing that lead up to this race, or the fact that the first 12 hours where perfect. I didn't get on any bike for 8 days. I didn't take time to do any maintenance or unpack the majority of my race equipment for almost 2 weeks. I didn't go to the shop. I couldn't bring myself to write this race report. I was just bummed.
Looking back now a couple of weeks, I am feeling better about it. I was on target for my goal, I beat some people even though I only road half the event, and diabetes didn't cause my early retirement. Time to just chalk it up, and move on to the next fast coming event.
I'm all packed up and waiting for the oppurtunity to roll out of here.
Big congrats to Team CSH, who will end with 27 laps. Awesome work!
Also to the world's best training partner and my friend Marcee and her
team for finishing first in the 5 person co-ed division. They dug
deep, and did an amazing job!!
Furthermore, Jimmy Dodson finished his first 24hr event!! An inspiring
achievement!!
As with most of you, it is extremely difficult to literally sit here
and not be totally bummed be all the success around. A top 15 was
completely doable, and it isn't going to come to fruition.
I mean I am stoked for everyone! I really am!! So proud of them all!!!
But at the same time I am soooo sad and unhappy about how my race
ended up. It's almost unbearable.
I am totally and completely out...
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
Well, I am having a tough time walking, and my back and knee aren't
right. No way am I going to be able to pedal another lap.
right. No way am I going to be able to pedal another lap.
9 Laps
7200 feet of climbing
8100 calories
63 miles
10.5 hrs ride time
Disappointed, but that is how things go sometimes.
BG where perfect:
88,88,150,151,165,174,181,122,152,67,81,89,156,77,135,78,138
Can't ask for much better than that. Race report will be coming soon!
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
It's 02:45 and I am off the bike for a while.
Could tell within 3 hours of race start, today was not going to be my
best day on the bike. That was ok, and I just modified my goals.
It has been an interesting/busy day on the trail. The Navigator failed
on lap 4 or 5 (can't remember). Then, at the beginning of lap 5, the
rear disc rotor literally came off the HiFi. Road the lap with the
rotor in my hand, and no rear brake.
Got back on the Superfly, and Liz was cool enough to get the HiFi
fixed. Thanks!!
I hit my 8 laps by midnight target at 23:15. Cool. Took in some cals,
and changed my clothes. Headed out for lap 9.
There is a technical and rocky downhill switchbach section about 15
minutes into the 7 mile loop.
A rider came up behind me as we approached a turn. I went high, and he
tried to squeeze in underneath me. He over cooked the corner and
skidded right into me.
I got launched in a cart wheel over the bike, and the bermed turn.
Landed flat on my back. Twisted my right knee, and put a sizeable dent
in my helmet.
I am unable to pedal very hard at all, and it took me until 02:15 to
finish it.
I am icing my knee and took some anti inflamatories. I am ok, just
very sore. My back and knee HURT.
Anyway, I am going to see how I feel in a little bit, but for now i'm
stationary.
Will check back in later. Out!!
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
May 23, 2009
2 hours until race time. Camp is set up, and we are in the Cycling
Spoken Here compound. :)
Spoken Here compound. :)
BG is down to 116, so I am taking in some carbs.
Bikes are setup, and I have everything laid out. Hurry up and wait. :)
Jimmy Dodson is here attempting his first 24 solo, and between the two
of us we have enough emergency food (sugary snacks) to last 20 8 year
olds a full month. Who knew they made gummie bears in a 42 oz size.
Luckily one of the race organizers is a really cool guy I met at
Octoberfest last year. His wife's dad is a type 1, and he has offered
to provide continuous updates over the PA about our progress. Lots of
exposure for diabetes here today. That's pretty awesome since in the
length of this race over 4300 people will diagnosed with diabetes, and
600 will die from it.
I won't have time to post again before the race, but I am trying to
upload some pics.
Thanks everyone!! Back online early Sunday afternoon!
Out!!!
TC
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
Enroute to race site at 6:30. BG didn't creep as much overnite as I
thought. It's at a perfect 88, so no worries.
thought. It's at a perfect 88, so no worries.
About a 2 hour 20 minute drive. So just sitting back, playing some
tunes, and enjoying my coffee.
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
May 22, 2009
Equipment and spares all packed and checked. Food and supplies already
in the car. Dual spare infusion sets inserted. I'm in bed and ready to
go.
in the car. Dual spare infusion sets inserted. I'm in bed and ready to
go.
BG is a tad low right now - 66 - but I'm not going to make a
correction. Plenty of carbs with dinner, and it should creek up over
night. Prob in the 200 range by wakeup? We'll see. Sometimes it's
just a role of the dice.
I have the world's best friends for sure. Can't tell you how much I
truly appreciate the txt msg Nance! Going to give it my best shot.
We'll see what happens, and if I get close to my goal.
24 hour solo events are tough. For me, they are both exciting and
nerve racking at the same time. A lot of pieces need to come together
to make it a successful day.
Either way, I will learn something about myself. It's a test every
time. I'm no pro mountain biker - just a guy with a complex and
destructive disease that I will not yield to.
24 hours of kicking Type 1 square in the face sounds wonderful to me.
A gift actually. Ha!
Typing this with my eyes closed. Gotta go.
Thanks Everyone!!
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
Daily Total: TBD Ride Hours: 02:02
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: TBDu
Corr: TBDu
Basal: TBDu
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: xxg
Mid day post. So far the day has been GREAT! Had breakfast with K after we brought the boys to school together. Very fun!
Went for a 2 hour lite spin ride - yes Marcee... granny gear only. :) Chapel Hill looked especially awesome today. Must have been the 80 degree temp with the lite cool breeze.
Superfly feels perfect, and I feel pretty good too. BGs have run 75-120 all day. Can't ask for much more than that. Just need to avoid an overnight low which is pretty much the kiss of death before a race of this length.
More excited about the race as it gets nearer... just need to make sure I don't forget anything on the diabetes care list:
Multiple Infusion Sites (already inserted)
2 Backup monitors
2 syringes
Extra tubing and resovior
Insulin
Extra BG test strips
As usual after grocery shopping I am amazed at how unconsionsly aware I am of getting over a low BG....
Yeah... its ok to laugh. I do.
Got a message from Steve from Cycling Spoken Here about where their van is going to be. Awesome to know that you have a family there to go get setup with.
I am going to go pack the car, and double check the parts and bikes... then just chill until its time to leave in the morning.
Thanks for all the well wishes and thoughts. I appreciate it, and it will help to keep me grinding through the single track at 2:30 in the morning.
Will post via the iPhone up to race time..... Burn baby Burn!!!!
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: TBDu
Corr: TBDu
Basal: TBDu
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: xxg
Mid day post. So far the day has been GREAT! Had breakfast with K after we brought the boys to school together. Very fun!
Went for a 2 hour lite spin ride - yes Marcee... granny gear only. :) Chapel Hill looked especially awesome today. Must have been the 80 degree temp with the lite cool breeze.
Superfly feels perfect, and I feel pretty good too. BGs have run 75-120 all day. Can't ask for much more than that. Just need to avoid an overnight low which is pretty much the kiss of death before a race of this length.
More excited about the race as it gets nearer... just need to make sure I don't forget anything on the diabetes care list:
Multiple Infusion Sites (already inserted)
2 Backup monitors
2 syringes
Extra tubing and resovior
Insulin
Extra BG test strips
As usual after grocery shopping I am amazed at how unconsionsly aware I am of getting over a low BG....
Yeah... its ok to laugh. I do.
Got a message from Steve from Cycling Spoken Here about where their van is going to be. Awesome to know that you have a family there to go get setup with.
I am going to go pack the car, and double check the parts and bikes... then just chill until its time to leave in the morning.
Thanks for all the well wishes and thoughts. I appreciate it, and it will help to keep me grinding through the single track at 2:30 in the morning.
Will post via the iPhone up to race time..... Burn baby Burn!!!!
May 20, 2009
Daily Total: 37.61 Ride Hours: 03:05
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 10.65u
Corr: 1.90u
Basal: 25.06u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 170g
Calories: 1965
Veritcal: 1280ft
After the good folks at Cycling Spoken Here where kind enough to rebuild my Superfly after it's imitation of a submarine at the 12 hours of Fort Yargo, I was able to go and pick it up at lunch today. Man... it looks unridden! The tore it down to the frame and completely rebuild it. I mean, spotless! New cables, housing, etc.
After work I Needed to head out on a little shake down cruise to make sure it was setup and tuned perfect for the 24 Hours of Burn coming up this Saturday. I set my pump down to a 55% reduction as I left work. Parked at the UNC Wellness Center, and rolled out on bike by 17:45.
The weather was just AMAZING. Trails where perfect condition as well.
No adjustments where nessasary (at all) as the bike fit perfectly and ran smooth.
Spent 3 hours riding mostly single track and some fire roads around the area. Summer school started so traffic is picking up again in Chapel Hill. No biggie, I kinda like it that way - busy is more fun!
As I began heading home from the trails, I set my pump back to its normal basal rate. About 30 minutes later, I was back at the car loading up to head for home.
I am going to take Friday off from work to pack and organize myself for the race this weekend. Hopefully it will be a lot of fun. The weather looks amazing - so hopefully it stays that way. Might be the first completely dry race event of the year. Imagine that.
I am trying a new adhesive cover on the Navigator transmitter for this event. Hopefully it will provide it with a little more protection, and allow it to survive. I am 99% sure this will be the ticket. Luckily, with no rain in the forecast, the receiver won't have to be in a ziplock bag.
Starting to get a little nervous about the 24. First one of the year is always provides a little more uneasiness for me. I am physically more prepared then ever, but feel some how less ready. Just need to remember to race my pace - whatever that is - and just take one lap at a time. As long as I am still pedaling come 11:30am Sunday morning, everything will fall into place. :)
The secret is just an "empty box".... or at least that is what I have been told.
OUT!!
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 10.65u
Corr: 1.90u
Basal: 25.06u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 170g
Calories: 1965
Veritcal: 1280ft
After the good folks at Cycling Spoken Here where kind enough to rebuild my Superfly after it's imitation of a submarine at the 12 hours of Fort Yargo, I was able to go and pick it up at lunch today. Man... it looks unridden! The tore it down to the frame and completely rebuild it. I mean, spotless! New cables, housing, etc.
After work I Needed to head out on a little shake down cruise to make sure it was setup and tuned perfect for the 24 Hours of Burn coming up this Saturday. I set my pump down to a 55% reduction as I left work. Parked at the UNC Wellness Center, and rolled out on bike by 17:45.
The weather was just AMAZING. Trails where perfect condition as well.
No adjustments where nessasary (at all) as the bike fit perfectly and ran smooth.
Spent 3 hours riding mostly single track and some fire roads around the area. Summer school started so traffic is picking up again in Chapel Hill. No biggie, I kinda like it that way - busy is more fun!
As I began heading home from the trails, I set my pump back to its normal basal rate. About 30 minutes later, I was back at the car loading up to head for home.
I am going to take Friday off from work to pack and organize myself for the race this weekend. Hopefully it will be a lot of fun. The weather looks amazing - so hopefully it stays that way. Might be the first completely dry race event of the year. Imagine that.
I am trying a new adhesive cover on the Navigator transmitter for this event. Hopefully it will provide it with a little more protection, and allow it to survive. I am 99% sure this will be the ticket. Luckily, with no rain in the forecast, the receiver won't have to be in a ziplock bag.
Starting to get a little nervous about the 24. First one of the year is always provides a little more uneasiness for me. I am physically more prepared then ever, but feel some how less ready. Just need to remember to race my pace - whatever that is - and just take one lap at a time. As long as I am still pedaling come 11:30am Sunday morning, everything will fall into place. :)
The secret is just an "empty box".... or at least that is what I have been told.
OUT!!
May 16, 2009
Daily Total: 49.23 Ride Hours: 01:47
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 15.35u
Corr: 6.95u
Basal: 26.93u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 253g
Headed down to Charlotte, NC very early in the morning to help run a MTB clinic for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The clinic was organized by JDRF volunteer Cricket Butler and her Team Up For Type 1 Diabetes organization. The invite went out through the JDRF newsletter, and was targeted at people under the age of 15 who have diabetes.
The weather was questionable today, but luckily the rain held out until after the clinic was over.
We had a GREAT turn out of kids, parents, and siblings who are all affected in one way or another with diabetes. I spent about 5 minutes talking to the group about checking your blood glucose, letting friends know about diabetes, and how I don't like it either. :) Then it was on to riding!
Cricket and some of the volunteers setup cones, skinnies, logs, and ramps so we could practice some skills development before heading out for a 4 mile trail ride. The kids where amazing, and FEARLESS!!
I think they had a good time in the skills area, but they REALLY LOVED leaving their parents at the "pits" and riding in the woods. I laughed and smiled the whole time watching and listening to them. It was really cool to see this group testing themselves on new terrain, and experiencing the joy of trail riding. Sometimes that gets lost on us old folks. :) Everything was big: big jumps, big hills, big mud puddles, big roots. It was awesome and inspiring.
While on the trail I was able to individually ride with each of the kids with diabetes, and they where able to ask me questions in a more one on one setting. They all had great questions, and really understood a lot about the disease. They asked about finger pricking, blood glucose readings, what I eat, how much insulin do I use, stuff like that. Neat stuff.
There was a short video shot of some of us at the skills part of the event. Check it out on YouTube.
It feel great to connect and ride with these guys. I think one of the most telling highlights about the success of this program for me personally was 9 year old Jordan telling us after that trail ride that she "wants to do a triathlon". Priceless.
Tried to ride after the event was over, but only got a little time on before the big rain came in.
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 15.35u
Corr: 6.95u
Basal: 26.93u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 253g
Headed down to Charlotte, NC very early in the morning to help run a MTB clinic for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The clinic was organized by JDRF volunteer Cricket Butler and her Team Up For Type 1 Diabetes organization. The invite went out through the JDRF newsletter, and was targeted at people under the age of 15 who have diabetes.
The weather was questionable today, but luckily the rain held out until after the clinic was over.
We had a GREAT turn out of kids, parents, and siblings who are all affected in one way or another with diabetes. I spent about 5 minutes talking to the group about checking your blood glucose, letting friends know about diabetes, and how I don't like it either. :) Then it was on to riding!
Cricket and some of the volunteers setup cones, skinnies, logs, and ramps so we could practice some skills development before heading out for a 4 mile trail ride. The kids where amazing, and FEARLESS!!
I think they had a good time in the skills area, but they REALLY LOVED leaving their parents at the "pits" and riding in the woods. I laughed and smiled the whole time watching and listening to them. It was really cool to see this group testing themselves on new terrain, and experiencing the joy of trail riding. Sometimes that gets lost on us old folks. :) Everything was big: big jumps, big hills, big mud puddles, big roots. It was awesome and inspiring.
While on the trail I was able to individually ride with each of the kids with diabetes, and they where able to ask me questions in a more one on one setting. They all had great questions, and really understood a lot about the disease. They asked about finger pricking, blood glucose readings, what I eat, how much insulin do I use, stuff like that. Neat stuff.
There was a short video shot of some of us at the skills part of the event. Check it out on YouTube.
It feel great to connect and ride with these guys. I think one of the most telling highlights about the success of this program for me personally was 9 year old Jordan telling us after that trail ride that she "wants to do a triathlon". Priceless.
Tried to ride after the event was over, but only got a little time on before the big rain came in.
May 14, 2009
Daily Total: 41.21 Ride Hours: 04:02
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 11.90u
Corr: 4.80u
Basal: 24.51u
23:20 203cz
21:48 168cz
21:21 124cz
16:23 150cz
12:31 58cz
09:44 92cz
09:16 92cz
07:24 112cz
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 198g
Max HR: 185 BPM
Avg HR: 152 BPM
2772 cals
1960 vertical
Put in a long ride after on the Superfly SS after work today. Lowered my temp basal rate to a 55% reduction at 16:30, and left the Wellness Center at 17:25.
Followed the wet trail hill repeat loop for a little while before heading over to the CHHS trails system. The Chapel Hill North trails where dry and in great shape, btw.
Ride was pretty normal until sundown. Then it turned a bit, um, "unusual". At 20:30 I was pulling back into the trail head on the gravel road from MLK Blvd. The rider's cars that were out there earlier had left. I passed the gate to stop traffic, and flicked my light on. Out of the corner of my eye I saw some weird motion. Turned my head to look and, although weird sounding, I saw 3 mangy wolves about 10 feet off the trail on the woods. Could have been 3 homeless dogs, but my focus was on the one that looked like a wolf. As I road by, I specifically tried not to change pace or cadence. It turned and looked at me. I looked directly back, which put my Seca light beam right in it's face.
They didn't move, and I just kept going. Wolves don't live in Chapel Hill, but I would swear that's what it was.
As they dropped out of view, I picked the pace up and hurried down the double track. At this point I was at a very hightened sence of awareness. I kept looking back to see if the "dogs" where going to come in pursuit. They didn't...
About 5 minutes later I took one long look back to make sure... as I swung my head to look forward again a deer was standing in the middle of the double track about 20 feet in front of me. Brake and swerve!!
The deer began running up the road at little more than my ride pace. It stayed on on the double track for about 3 minutes... just jogging in front of me. Eventually it bounced into the woods. It was cool to trail it for those couple of minutes though... it STUNK! :)
Ripped through some single track for a while, and then headed towards home. The choosen path home brought me down to the double track running next to the creek. I had about 8-10 minutes on the creek before I got to the train bridge, and back on pavement. So I get bomb down the hill and make the left on to the double at speed.... and bham! You know those little itty bitty gnat like bugs that come out in "swarms" at sunset by water? Yeah.. you guessed it... 10 minutes of them. SOLID. Without stop!! It was so annoying. I shut the light way down, and slowly picked my way along the trail. They where everywhere. I had to put my hand up and cover my face in order to breathe... nasty...
Once I popped on to the bridge to cross the creek, as fast as they appeared they were gone.
As I road back to the Wellness Center I had to laugh out loud. Wolves, renegade deer, and an endless swarm of bugs. Not an epic ride... but kinda biblical. :)
Set the pump back to normal basal rate on the way back to the car. Then, switched it down to the normal post ride temp ride (20% reduction) rate.
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 11.90u
Corr: 4.80u
Basal: 24.51u
23:20 203cz
21:48 168cz
21:21 124cz
16:23 150cz
12:31 58cz
09:44 92cz
09:16 92cz
07:24 112cz
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 198g
Max HR: 185 BPM
Avg HR: 152 BPM
2772 cals
1960 vertical
Put in a long ride after on the Superfly SS after work today. Lowered my temp basal rate to a 55% reduction at 16:30, and left the Wellness Center at 17:25.
Followed the wet trail hill repeat loop for a little while before heading over to the CHHS trails system. The Chapel Hill North trails where dry and in great shape, btw.
Ride was pretty normal until sundown. Then it turned a bit, um, "unusual". At 20:30 I was pulling back into the trail head on the gravel road from MLK Blvd. The rider's cars that were out there earlier had left. I passed the gate to stop traffic, and flicked my light on. Out of the corner of my eye I saw some weird motion. Turned my head to look and, although weird sounding, I saw 3 mangy wolves about 10 feet off the trail on the woods. Could have been 3 homeless dogs, but my focus was on the one that looked like a wolf. As I road by, I specifically tried not to change pace or cadence. It turned and looked at me. I looked directly back, which put my Seca light beam right in it's face.
They didn't move, and I just kept going. Wolves don't live in Chapel Hill, but I would swear that's what it was.
As they dropped out of view, I picked the pace up and hurried down the double track. At this point I was at a very hightened sence of awareness. I kept looking back to see if the "dogs" where going to come in pursuit. They didn't...
About 5 minutes later I took one long look back to make sure... as I swung my head to look forward again a deer was standing in the middle of the double track about 20 feet in front of me. Brake and swerve!!
The deer began running up the road at little more than my ride pace. It stayed on on the double track for about 3 minutes... just jogging in front of me. Eventually it bounced into the woods. It was cool to trail it for those couple of minutes though... it STUNK! :)
Ripped through some single track for a while, and then headed towards home. The choosen path home brought me down to the double track running next to the creek. I had about 8-10 minutes on the creek before I got to the train bridge, and back on pavement. So I get bomb down the hill and make the left on to the double at speed.... and bham! You know those little itty bitty gnat like bugs that come out in "swarms" at sunset by water? Yeah.. you guessed it... 10 minutes of them. SOLID. Without stop!! It was so annoying. I shut the light way down, and slowly picked my way along the trail. They where everywhere. I had to put my hand up and cover my face in order to breathe... nasty...
Once I popped on to the bridge to cross the creek, as fast as they appeared they were gone.
As I road back to the Wellness Center I had to laugh out loud. Wolves, renegade deer, and an endless swarm of bugs. Not an epic ride... but kinda biblical. :)
Set the pump back to normal basal rate on the way back to the car. Then, switched it down to the normal post ride temp ride (20% reduction) rate.
May 12, 2009
Daily Total: 42.27 Ride Hours: 01:57
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 14.80u
Corr: 1.15u
Basal: 26.32u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 239g
Avg Heart Rate: 135
Max Heart Rate: 170
Calories: 1206
Vertical: 1300
Road the HiFi after work tonight. I was feeling very fatigued, but much better once I headed out.
Set my pump to a temp basal rate at 16:30. Used the usual 55% reduction, and headed over to the UNC Wellness Center. When I was leaving to ride at 17:39 I tested at a 56. I didn't want to delay the ride any, so I took in 45g of carbs via a bar and then disconnected the pump (set it to deliver no insulin) for 60 minutes.
Kept the pace low, and rolled out on my planned route. I stayed on the normal 20g of carbs per 1/2 hour intake schedule.
The pump alerted me when the hour was up, and I reset insulin delivery. I set my temp basal rate to a 80% reduction to finish out the ride.
Since I was taking in close to no insulin, I wasn't feeling 100% during the ride. It was good to stick it out and work through it.
I arrived back at the Wellness Center at 20:00, and tested at an 87. Basal rate back to normal.
When I went to bed, I didn't set a post ride temp basal. Figured the time "off the pump" would balance with the need to lower the basal rate.
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 14.80u
Corr: 1.15u
Basal: 26.32u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 239g
Avg Heart Rate: 135
Max Heart Rate: 170
Calories: 1206
Vertical: 1300
Road the HiFi after work tonight. I was feeling very fatigued, but much better once I headed out.
Set my pump to a temp basal rate at 16:30. Used the usual 55% reduction, and headed over to the UNC Wellness Center. When I was leaving to ride at 17:39 I tested at a 56. I didn't want to delay the ride any, so I took in 45g of carbs via a bar and then disconnected the pump (set it to deliver no insulin) for 60 minutes.
Kept the pace low, and rolled out on my planned route. I stayed on the normal 20g of carbs per 1/2 hour intake schedule.
The pump alerted me when the hour was up, and I reset insulin delivery. I set my temp basal rate to a 80% reduction to finish out the ride.
Since I was taking in close to no insulin, I wasn't feeling 100% during the ride. It was good to stick it out and work through it.
I arrived back at the Wellness Center at 20:00, and tested at an 87. Basal rate back to normal.
When I went to bed, I didn't set a post ride temp basal. Figured the time "off the pump" would balance with the need to lower the basal rate.
2009 Fort Yargo 12 Hour EPS Race#2 - Result: 7th Expert
Daily Total: 39.41 Race Hours: 07:57
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
22:56 206cz
19:01 110cz
18:40 110cz
18:29 Race End
16:12 67cz
14:23 181cz
12:39 169cz
11:18 198cz
10:00 Race Start
06:19 225cz
03:28 247cz
Calories: 5985kcal
Num of Heart Beats: 73095
Min Heart Rate 109 bpm
Avg Heart Rate 153 bpm
MaxHeart Rate 179 bpm
Ascent: 4616ft
Daily Total: 39.41 Race Hours: 07:57
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
22:56 206cz
19:01 110cz
18:40 110cz
18:29 Race End
16:12 67cz
14:23 181cz
12:39 169cz
11:18 198cz
10:00 Race Start
06:19 225cz
03:28 247cz
Calories: 5985kcal
Num of Heart Beats: 73095
Min Heart Rate 109 bpm
Avg Heart Rate 153 bpm
MaxHeart Rate 179 bpm
Ascent: 4616ft
Its 02:16 and I just got back home from the 12hr race. What a wild and strange event it turned out to be. 400+ racers in attendance, including a pair of 29er Crew members I saw.
Spent yesterday (Friday) traveling in the morning and then in Athens, GA during the afternoon and evening. It’s a week before graduation, and the town is hoppin! Not sure what was up with the photo shoot of Miss U of G in the middle of downtown but had to grab a shot anyway. Athens is a GREAT college town! If you are there, may I suggest Athens Sushi Bar Utage.
While I was hanging in my pit and eating some breakfast, a family of three from Atlanta walked over. They wanted to give Gary Fisher props for letting me continue to run the Type1Rider kit while on the 29er Crew. True that!!!
They are a Mom and Daughter Type 1, Dad Type 2. Mom and Daughter thinking about doing a 6 hr duo, and they visit the Crew and T1R sites all the time. They wanted to come out and talk with me and check out what a race is like before comitting. We had a great chat, and I thank them for coming over to say hi. It was my pleasure to meet the three of you!!
Hopefully I convinced them to try. I think I did.
First lap, my continuous glucose monitor stopped working. This was a bummer, and it let me to over fuel and raise my blood sugar a little too much. I tested when back in the pits, and made some corrections via a small bolus. The trail was damp, but was not overly wet or muddy at all. A little spongy on one double track uphill, but nothing to speak of. I took my time, and settled in to a solid 12 hour pace.
About 2.5hrs in the first MASSIVE rainstorm came in. I had just started a lap (like 1 mile in). It was crazy. In about 15 minutes the hills where downhill running creeks, and there was standing water covering a good 40% of the trail.
That began to dry and run off about 45 minutes later. What followed was best described as rice pudding. About 3 inches of wet, churned up Georgia red mud. Nice!
The riders with support crews made out best for sure (I need to find me some of those). :) The neutral shop support was completely overwhelmed. My drive train began to complain, but hung in there for a bit.
Due to rider error (aka riding like a dumess) I crashed hard on a slick mud bog of fast trail section on lap 3, and that really sealed the drive train’s fate. The bike ended up on it’s drive side in about 4 inches of mud. Derailleur hanger bent, and the shifters, cables, and cassette where packed SOLID with mud. No gear changes until I got back to the pits. Heck, I couldn’t even locate my shifter packed in that goo.
Cleaned and lubed the best I could using what I had, then headed out for more laps. Couldn’t get into the smaller rings or ratios as the shifter began to move, but the derailleur didn’t. LOL! Using the one available gear it would hold on the middle ring was ok, but climbing on the slick mud in that ratio was a challenge at best. I was Laughing out loud and having fun for sure!!
Another smaller rain storm followed 50 minutes after the first. The weather and condition messed with the scoring and timing chip systems, and the organizers really had their hands full keeping it all straight. They did a great job though, and in the the end got it all squared away. Nice work shout to those guys!
Another big storm was coming in, and I heard the race director having a serious discussion about shorting the race when I completed what turned out to be my last lap. No gear changes happening, and the drive train was seizing and skipping in every gear.
Figured I would call it a day at that point, get packed up before the apocalypse, and get the Civic off the dirt and grass field before it became a quagmire! This is a “sticky situation” (great South Park episode).
Headed back to hotel and showered (a 25 minute process to get it all off). Put the Superfly in the shower for a low presure rinse first. I am sure there is going to be a charge for that. :). Then checked out and headed home.
BG were ok during the race considering the loss of the CGMS, and the fairly longer pit stops to make drive train
repairs (read blessings). Glucose readings ranged from 198 - 67.
Not an overly successful day, but not a complete loss either. Finished 7th which will help in the overall standing halfway through this series. I had a good time and was pleased that I was able to meet another Type 1 diabetic out on the trail.
The 29 inch tire REALLY made a difference under these conditions. Seemed that more of the smaller wheeled folks where struggling much more just keeping it on the trail. The Superfly excelled as usual, and hopefully she forgives me for tearing her up. Going to Cycling Spoken Here in a few hours to start the tear down process. Spit and shine.
Sounds weird, but I felt a little bad about riding the trail system with it being SO wet and muddy. This also was a contributing factor to me stopping a couple of hours early. Hopefully the damage is minimal and they will let us race there again next year.
While I was hanging in my pit and eating some breakfast, a family of three from Atlanta walked over. They wanted to give Gary Fisher props for letting me continue to run the Type1Rider kit while on the 29er Crew. True that!!!
They are a Mom and Daughter Type 1, Dad Type 2. Mom and Daughter thinking about doing a 6 hr duo, and they visit the Crew and T1R sites all the time. They wanted to come out and talk with me and check out what a race is like before comitting. We had a great chat, and I thank them for coming over to say hi. It was my pleasure to meet the three of you!!
Hopefully I convinced them to try. I think I did.
First lap, my continuous glucose monitor stopped working. This was a bummer, and it let me to over fuel and raise my blood sugar a little too much. I tested when back in the pits, and made some corrections via a small bolus. The trail was damp, but was not overly wet or muddy at all. A little spongy on one double track uphill, but nothing to speak of. I took my time, and settled in to a solid 12 hour pace.
About 2.5hrs in the first MASSIVE rainstorm came in. I had just started a lap (like 1 mile in). It was crazy. In about 15 minutes the hills where downhill running creeks, and there was standing water covering a good 40% of the trail.
That began to dry and run off about 45 minutes later. What followed was best described as rice pudding. About 3 inches of wet, churned up Georgia red mud. Nice!
The riders with support crews made out best for sure (I need to find me some of those). :) The neutral shop support was completely overwhelmed. My drive train began to complain, but hung in there for a bit.
Due to rider error (aka riding like a dumess) I crashed hard on a slick mud bog of fast trail section on lap 3, and that really sealed the drive train’s fate. The bike ended up on it’s drive side in about 4 inches of mud. Derailleur hanger bent, and the shifters, cables, and cassette where packed SOLID with mud. No gear changes until I got back to the pits. Heck, I couldn’t even locate my shifter packed in that goo.
Cleaned and lubed the best I could using what I had, then headed out for more laps. Couldn’t get into the smaller rings or ratios as the shifter began to move, but the derailleur didn’t. LOL! Using the one available gear it would hold on the middle ring was ok, but climbing on the slick mud in that ratio was a challenge at best. I was Laughing out loud and having fun for sure!!
Another smaller rain storm followed 50 minutes after the first. The weather and condition messed with the scoring and timing chip systems, and the organizers really had their hands full keeping it all straight. They did a great job though, and in the the end got it all squared away. Nice work shout to those guys!
Another big storm was coming in, and I heard the race director having a serious discussion about shorting the race when I completed what turned out to be my last lap. No gear changes happening, and the drive train was seizing and skipping in every gear.
Figured I would call it a day at that point, get packed up before the apocalypse, and get the Civic off the dirt and grass field before it became a quagmire! This is a “sticky situation” (great South Park episode).
Headed back to hotel and showered (a 25 minute process to get it all off). Put the Superfly in the shower for a low presure rinse first. I am sure there is going to be a charge for that. :). Then checked out and headed home.
BG were ok during the race considering the loss of the CGMS, and the fairly longer pit stops to make drive train
repairs (read blessings). Glucose readings ranged from 198 - 67.
Not an overly successful day, but not a complete loss either. Finished 7th which will help in the overall standing halfway through this series. I had a good time and was pleased that I was able to meet another Type 1 diabetic out on the trail.
The 29 inch tire REALLY made a difference under these conditions. Seemed that more of the smaller wheeled folks where struggling much more just keeping it on the trail. The Superfly excelled as usual, and hopefully she forgives me for tearing her up. Going to Cycling Spoken Here in a few hours to start the tear down process. Spit and shine.
Sounds weird, but I felt a little bad about riding the trail system with it being SO wet and muddy. This also was a contributing factor to me stopping a couple of hours early. Hopefully the damage is minimal and they will let us race there again next year.
Pics worth a thousand dirty words. See the gallery by following the link on the left.
May 11, 2009
Daily Total: 43.06 Ride Hours: 03:06
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 16.30u
Corr: 2.35u
Basal: 24.41u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 262g
Average HR: 137
Maximum HR: 171
Calories: 1711
Vertical: 2140 feet
Out for base level climbing repeat work on the HiFi after work. Weather was a bit chilly (actually wore leg warmers), but it was a great ride.
As I was heading out I ran into my friend George who completed his first 1/2 Ironman this past Saturday. He did AWESOME, and I are stoked for him. I am proud of his dedicating to training, and it all paid off.
The Superfly is still in the rebuilding process, but hopefully some head way is being made however. Maybe by next week?
Found some cool pics that some folks took of Marcy and myself at some races this year:
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 16.30u
Corr: 2.35u
Basal: 24.41u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 262g
Average HR: 137
Maximum HR: 171
Calories: 1711
Vertical: 2140 feet
Out for base level climbing repeat work on the HiFi after work. Weather was a bit chilly (actually wore leg warmers), but it was a great ride.
As I was heading out I ran into my friend George who completed his first 1/2 Ironman this past Saturday. He did AWESOME, and I are stoked for him. I am proud of his dedicating to training, and it all paid off.
The Superfly is still in the rebuilding process, but hopefully some head way is being made however. Maybe by next week?
Found some cool pics that some folks took of Marcy and myself at some races this year:
May 9, 2009
Daily Total: 44.70u Ride Hours: 02:43
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 15.50u
Corr: 3.75u
Basal: 25.45u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 264g
Avg HR: 150
Max HR: 183
Calories: 1931
Vertical: 1380ft
A beautiful Saturday morning into afternoon ride with George (a.k.a. Dirt Dawg). Headed out to Lake Crabtree County Park and then headed into Umstead State Park. Lots of running and bike traffic, and it was GREAT!!
We met a couple that just completed a triathlon last week, and are thinking about Xterra races and mountain biking. It was cool having a 15 minute conversation about racing, nutrition, equipment, etc.
On the way out we ran into De and Dan. De was rocking a Bokor Single speed (cool), and he is friends with the world's best training and riding partner... Marcy!!
Was great to head out with George. Looks like he is in with helping me with two 12 hour races in Georgia later this year, and is going to be heading to the 18 hours On The Farm in August. Can't wait!
Gotta jet...
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 15.50u
Corr: 3.75u
Basal: 25.45u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 264g
Avg HR: 150
Max HR: 183
Calories: 1931
Vertical: 1380ft
A beautiful Saturday morning into afternoon ride with George (a.k.a. Dirt Dawg). Headed out to Lake Crabtree County Park and then headed into Umstead State Park. Lots of running and bike traffic, and it was GREAT!!
We met a couple that just completed a triathlon last week, and are thinking about Xterra races and mountain biking. It was cool having a 15 minute conversation about racing, nutrition, equipment, etc.
On the way out we ran into De and Dan. De was rocking a Bokor Single speed (cool), and he is friends with the world's best training and riding partner... Marcy!!
Was great to head out with George. Looks like he is in with helping me with two 12 hour races in Georgia later this year, and is going to be heading to the 18 hours On The Farm in August. Can't wait!
Gotta jet...
May 7, 2009
Daily Total: 53.02 Ride Hours: 02:14
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 14.70u
Corr: 12.20u
Basal: 26.12u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 220g
I have switched to a non Windows environment on my primary PC, so it may be difficult to get complete pump downloads for the next week or so. I have to reinstall the software on a different system at home.... any way...
Went straight from Duke to the UNC Wellness Center to get out on the single speed Superfly for a couple of hours. We have had 3 straight days of massive t-storms and tornado watches/warnings so it has been difficult to get out on the bike.
I was able to sneak in a ride just before the rain hit again. No single track of course, but the rainy Chapel Hill route. FUN!!!
I set the temp rate on the pump to a 55% reduction at 16:40. I was changed and out on the bike by 17:20. Was a little worried that I would run low as I was at 112 at ride time, so I took in a quick nutrition bar and rolled out.
The first 30 minutes felt horrible.... its been 4 days... but then the ride was AWESOME!!
Weather was perfect, no humidity, lite breeze... amazing. Totally changed my mood. Rides will do that huh? :)
Avg. hr: 148
Max. hr: 184
Calories: 1617
Vertical Feet: 1260
Back to the car at 19:40. BG was 199. I was kinda bummed, but remembered later that I didn't set the basal rate back to normal as I was heading back.
Changed and rushed back home to see the boys before they went down.
No temp basal rate before bedtime.
This weekend will be touch and go with the weather, but we'll try to squeeze some rides in between rain drops. :)
Good Luck to George, Dan, and the rest heading to do the White Lake 1/2 Ironman this weekend. Rock it!!
Insulin Breakdown:
Meal: 14.70u
Corr: 12.20u
Basal: 26.12u
Daily Carb Intake Bolused For: 220g
I have switched to a non Windows environment on my primary PC, so it may be difficult to get complete pump downloads for the next week or so. I have to reinstall the software on a different system at home.... any way...
Went straight from Duke to the UNC Wellness Center to get out on the single speed Superfly for a couple of hours. We have had 3 straight days of massive t-storms and tornado watches/warnings so it has been difficult to get out on the bike.
I was able to sneak in a ride just before the rain hit again. No single track of course, but the rainy Chapel Hill route. FUN!!!
I set the temp rate on the pump to a 55% reduction at 16:40. I was changed and out on the bike by 17:20. Was a little worried that I would run low as I was at 112 at ride time, so I took in a quick nutrition bar and rolled out.
The first 30 minutes felt horrible.... its been 4 days... but then the ride was AWESOME!!
Weather was perfect, no humidity, lite breeze... amazing. Totally changed my mood. Rides will do that huh? :)
Avg. hr: 148
Max. hr: 184
Calories: 1617
Vertical Feet: 1260
Back to the car at 19:40. BG was 199. I was kinda bummed, but remembered later that I didn't set the basal rate back to normal as I was heading back.
Changed and rushed back home to see the boys before they went down.
No temp basal rate before bedtime.
This weekend will be touch and go with the weather, but we'll try to squeeze some rides in between rain drops. :)
Good Luck to George, Dan, and the rest heading to do the White Lake 1/2 Ironman this weekend. Rock it!!
May 4, 2009
I have gotten the race report and pictures for the weekends race up at the site. Follow this link:
12 Hour of Fort Yargo Race Recport
Got the Superfly to Cycling Spoken Here for a complete tear down, clean, and rebuild. Damage so far is a hanger, chain, cables, and housing. BB might be hosed too, but we will know more when the get into it. Mud. Gotta love the mud. :)
Good news is I finished 7th at the event, and now am running in 2nd in the overall series in the Elite/Expert group. That picked my spirits up for sure!
It's going to be raining for the next couple of days, so it might be mid week before I get out on the bike again. Can you say "recovery"? :)
12 Hour of Fort Yargo Race Recport
Got the Superfly to Cycling Spoken Here for a complete tear down, clean, and rebuild. Damage so far is a hanger, chain, cables, and housing. BB might be hosed too, but we will know more when the get into it. Mud. Gotta love the mud. :)
Good news is I finished 7th at the event, and now am running in 2nd in the overall series in the Elite/Expert group. That picked my spirits up for sure!
It's going to be raining for the next couple of days, so it might be mid week before I get out on the bike again. Can you say "recovery"? :)
May 3, 2009
Quick Race Recap
Its 02:16 and I just got back home from the 12hr race. What a wild and
strange event it turned out to be. 400+ racers in attendance.
strange event it turned out to be. 400+ racers in attendance.
First lap, my CGMS stopped working. Trail was damp, but not wet or
muddy at all. Took my time, and set a solid 12 hour pace.
About 2.5hrs in the first MASSIVE rainstorm came in. I had just
started a lap (like 1 mile in). It was crazy. In about 10 minutes the
climbs where downhill creeks, and there was standing water covering
50% of the trail.
That began to dry and run off about 45 minutes later. What followed
was best described as rice pudding. 3 inches of wet, churned up
Georgia red mud.
The riders with support made out best. The neutral shop support was
completly overwhelmed. My drive train began to complain, but hung in
there for a bit.
I crashed hard on a slick mud bog fast downhill section on lap 3, and
that really sealed the drive train's fate. The bike ended up on it's
right side in about 6 inches of mud. No gear changes until I got back
to the pits.
Cleaned and lubed the best I could, then headed out for more laps.
Couldn't use the small ring as the chain sucked everytime I did. Using
the one available gear it would hold on the middle ring was ok, but
climbing on the slick mud was a challenge at best.
Another smaller rain storm followed 30 minutes after the first. The
weather and condition messed with the scoring and timing chip systems.
Tons of folks up there discussing with officials.
Another big storm was coming in, and there was serious discussion
about shorting the race when I completed what turned out to be my last
lap. No gear changes happening, and chain suck and skip in every gear.
Figured I would call it a day at that point.
Headed back to hotel and showered (a 25 minute process). :). Then
checked out and headed home.
BG were ok, considering the fairly long pit stops to make drivetrain
repairs. Ranged from 198-67.
Not overly successful, but I was stoked of the way I road in the just
plain stupid conditions. My Superfly is just worked.
Will get pics up asap.
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
May 2, 2009
Fort Yargo 12 Hour:EPS Race # 2 - Result: 7th Expert
Daily Total: 39.41 Race Hours: 07:57
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
22:56 206cz
19:01 110cz
18:40 110cz
18:29 Race End
16:12 67cz
14:23 181cz
12:39 169cz
11:18 198cz
10:00 Race Start
06:19 225cz
03:28 247cz
Calories: 5985kcal
Num of Heart Beats: 73095
Min Heart Rate 109 bpm
Avg Heart Rate 153 bpm
MaxHeart Rate 179 bpm
Ascent: 4616ft
Daily Total: 39.41 Race Hours: 07:57
Time BG Carbs Units
---- -- ----- -----
22:56 206cz
19:01 110cz
18:40 110cz
18:29 Race End
16:12 67cz
14:23 181cz
12:39 169cz
11:18 198cz
10:00 Race Start
06:19 225cz
03:28 247cz
Calories: 5985kcal
Num of Heart Beats: 73095
Min Heart Rate 109 bpm
Avg Heart Rate 153 bpm
MaxHeart Rate 179 bpm
Ascent: 4616ft
Its 02:16 and I just got back home from the 12hr race. What a wild and strange event it turned out to be. 400+ racers in attendance, including a pair of 29er Crew members I saw.
Spent yesterday (Friday) traveling in the morning and then in Athens, GA during the afternoon and evening. It’s a week before graduation, and the town is hoppin! Not sure what was up with the photo shoot of Miss U of G in the middle of downtown but had to grab a shot anyway. Athens is a GREAT college town! If you are there, may I suggest Athens Sushi Bar Utage.
While I was hanging in my pit and eating some breakfast, a family of three from Atlanta walked over. They wanted to give Gary Fisher props for letting me continue to run the Type1Rider kit while on the 29er Crew. True that!!!
They are a Mom and Daughter Type 1, Dad Type 2. Mom and Daughter thinking about doing a 6 hr duo, and they visit the Crew and T1R sites all the time. They wanted to come out and talk with me and check out what a race is like before comitting. We had a great chat, and I thank them for coming over to say hi. It was my pleasure to meet the three of you!!
Hopefully I convinced them to try. I think I did.
First lap, my continuous glucose monitor stopped working. This was a bummer, and it let me to over fuel and raise my blood sugar a little too much. I tested when back in the pits, and made some corrections via a small bolus. The trail was damp, but was not overly wet or muddy at all. A little spongy on one double track uphill, but nothing to speak of. I took my time, and settled in to a solid 12 hour pace.
About 2.5hrs in the first MASSIVE rainstorm came in. I had just started a lap (like 1 mile in). It was crazy. In about 15 minutes the hills where downhill running creeks, and there was standing water covering a good 40% of the trail.
That began to dry and run off about 45 minutes later. What followed was best described as rice pudding. About 3 inches of wet, churned up Georgia red mud. Nice!
The riders with support crews made out best for sure (I need to find me some of those). :) The neutral shop support was completely overwhelmed. My drive train began to complain, but hung in there for a bit.
Due to rider error (aka riding like a dumess) I crashed hard on a slick mud bog of fast trail section on lap 3, and that really sealed the drive train’s fate. The bike ended up on it’s drive side in about 4 inches of mud. Derailleur hanger bent, and the shifters, cables, and cassette where packed SOLID with mud. No gear changes until I got back to the pits. Heck, I couldn’t even locate my shifter packed in that goo.
Cleaned and lubed the best I could using what I had, then headed out for more laps. Couldn’t get into the smaller rings or ratios as the shifter began to move, but the derailleur didn’t. LOL! Using the one available gear it would hold on the middle ring was ok, but climbing on the slick mud in that ratio was a challenge at best. I was Laughing out loud and having fun for sure!!
Another smaller rain storm followed 50 minutes after the first. The weather and condition messed with the scoring and timing chip systems, and the organizers really had their hands full keeping it all straight. They did a great job though, and in the the end got it all squared away. Nice work shout to those guys!
Another big storm was coming in, and I heard the race director having a serious discussion about shorting the race when I completed what turned out to be my last lap. No gear changes happening, and the drive train was seizing and skipping in every gear.
Figured I would call it a day at that point, get packed up before the apocalypse, and get the Civic off the dirt and grass field before it became a quagmire! This is a “sticky situation” (great South Park episode).
Headed back to hotel and showered (a 25 minute process to get it all off). Put the Superfly in the shower for a low presure rinse first. I am sure there is going to be a charge for that. :). Then checked out and headed home.
BG were ok during the race considering the loss of the CGMS, and the fairly longer pit stops to make drive train
repairs (read blessings). Glucose readings ranged from 198 - 67.
Not an overly successful day, but not a complete loss either. Finished 7th which will help in the overall standing halfway through this series. I had a good time and was pleased that I was able to meet another Type 1 diabetic out on the trail.
The 29 inch tire REALLY made a difference under these conditions. Seemed that more of the smaller wheeled folks where struggling much more just keeping it on the trail. The Superfly excelled as usual, and hopefully she forgives me for tearing her up. Going to Cycling Spoken Here in a few hours to start the tear down process. Spit and shine.
Sounds weird, but I felt a little bad about riding the trail system with it being SO wet and muddy. This also was a contributing factor to me stopping a couple of hours early. Hopefully the damage is minimal and they will let us race there again next year.
While I was hanging in my pit and eating some breakfast, a family of three from Atlanta walked over. They wanted to give Gary Fisher props for letting me continue to run the Type1Rider kit while on the 29er Crew. True that!!!
They are a Mom and Daughter Type 1, Dad Type 2. Mom and Daughter thinking about doing a 6 hr duo, and they visit the Crew and T1R sites all the time. They wanted to come out and talk with me and check out what a race is like before comitting. We had a great chat, and I thank them for coming over to say hi. It was my pleasure to meet the three of you!!
Hopefully I convinced them to try. I think I did.
First lap, my continuous glucose monitor stopped working. This was a bummer, and it let me to over fuel and raise my blood sugar a little too much. I tested when back in the pits, and made some corrections via a small bolus. The trail was damp, but was not overly wet or muddy at all. A little spongy on one double track uphill, but nothing to speak of. I took my time, and settled in to a solid 12 hour pace.
About 2.5hrs in the first MASSIVE rainstorm came in. I had just started a lap (like 1 mile in). It was crazy. In about 15 minutes the hills where downhill running creeks, and there was standing water covering a good 40% of the trail.
That began to dry and run off about 45 minutes later. What followed was best described as rice pudding. About 3 inches of wet, churned up Georgia red mud. Nice!
The riders with support crews made out best for sure (I need to find me some of those). :) The neutral shop support was completely overwhelmed. My drive train began to complain, but hung in there for a bit.
Due to rider error (aka riding like a dumess) I crashed hard on a slick mud bog of fast trail section on lap 3, and that really sealed the drive train’s fate. The bike ended up on it’s drive side in about 4 inches of mud. Derailleur hanger bent, and the shifters, cables, and cassette where packed SOLID with mud. No gear changes until I got back to the pits. Heck, I couldn’t even locate my shifter packed in that goo.
Cleaned and lubed the best I could using what I had, then headed out for more laps. Couldn’t get into the smaller rings or ratios as the shifter began to move, but the derailleur didn’t. LOL! Using the one available gear it would hold on the middle ring was ok, but climbing on the slick mud in that ratio was a challenge at best. I was Laughing out loud and having fun for sure!!
Another smaller rain storm followed 50 minutes after the first. The weather and condition messed with the scoring and timing chip systems, and the organizers really had their hands full keeping it all straight. They did a great job though, and in the the end got it all squared away. Nice work shout to those guys!
Another big storm was coming in, and I heard the race director having a serious discussion about shorting the race when I completed what turned out to be my last lap. No gear changes happening, and the drive train was seizing and skipping in every gear.
Figured I would call it a day at that point, get packed up before the apocalypse, and get the Civic off the dirt and grass field before it became a quagmire! This is a “sticky situation” (great South Park episode).
Headed back to hotel and showered (a 25 minute process to get it all off). Put the Superfly in the shower for a low presure rinse first. I am sure there is going to be a charge for that. :). Then checked out and headed home.
BG were ok during the race considering the loss of the CGMS, and the fairly longer pit stops to make drive train
repairs (read blessings). Glucose readings ranged from 198 - 67.
Not an overly successful day, but not a complete loss either. Finished 7th which will help in the overall standing halfway through this series. I had a good time and was pleased that I was able to meet another Type 1 diabetic out on the trail.
The 29 inch tire REALLY made a difference under these conditions. Seemed that more of the smaller wheeled folks where struggling much more just keeping it on the trail. The Superfly excelled as usual, and hopefully she forgives me for tearing her up. Going to Cycling Spoken Here in a few hours to start the tear down process. Spit and shine.
Sounds weird, but I felt a little bad about riding the trail system with it being SO wet and muddy. This also was a contributing factor to me stopping a couple of hours early. Hopefully the damage is minimal and they will let us race there again next year.
Pics worth a thousand dirty words. See the gallery by following the link below.
Race Day
Emailing in last blog update...
At Yargo State Park, and 70% setup. Got number 143. BG was a little
high this morning, but right about where I like it on race morning.
Right now it is at 86 and dropping, so I'm gonna eat and roll the pump
back some. 40% reduction.
Guess I'm a little nervous. :) a good finish today will help cement a
nice place half through the 12 hour race series.
We are 90 minutes from race start. Not the greatest pit setup
position. Give it a 6.5. About 40 feet off course just after
transition area.
Pretty good race turn out too. Large local and regional group. Sounds
like the 12 hour expert class is pretty full, but a lot of people are
opting for the six hour due to the incoming storm system. Looks
threating now, but the big stuff isn't supposed to com in until later.
About 3 inches of rain fell overnight, so the trail is pretty slick
right now. It might be a race of attrition given the conditions. Same
old same old... :)
Inserted my second infusion set, and everything on that front looks
good.
Had a couple from Atlanta come over to give Fisher props for letting
me continue to run the Type1Rider kit while on the 29er Crew. True
that!!!
They are a Mom and daughter Type 1, dad Type 2. Mom and daughter
thinking about doing a 6 hr duo, and they visit the site all the time.
They wanted to come out and talk with me and check out what a race is
like before comitting.
Hopefully I convinced them to try. I think I did.
Need to finish up and get a pre- ride.
Thanks to all for the support of Type1Rider organization. I don't know
if you guys know how much of a difference we make in the diabetic
community. .
Have a great day everyone!!!
Out....
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
May 1, 2009
Friday Night in Athens
Only took about 5.25hr to get down here today, but it seemed longer.
Was able to get out on the bike by 14:30, and run some errands before
checking out campus.
Was able to get out on the bike by 14:30, and run some errands before
checking out campus.
The weather is spectactular!!
Went by The Hub and picked up some donated water bottles. I cannot
thank him enough since I left ALL of mine at home. Duh. :)
Got back to the hotel at 17:45, took a shower, and walked back uptown
to find something to eat.
Once done I will hustle back and get to sleep.
Will be an early one tomorrow, and a long day in the saddle.
I feel pretty good, and BGs have been running 79-132 all day. Perfect.
Oh yeah, I also found a sushi place open to 04:00 that I can eat at
when I get tomorrow night around 23:30. Sweet!!
Tony Cervati
tony@type1rider.org
http://www.type1rider.org
"1every21"
Sent from my iPhone
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