Men's room at the mall....
The Diabetes pandemic is.
Real.
FACT
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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.
October 29, 2011
October 25, 2011
Training Hours:
Ride: 02:33 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 49.70u
Bolus: 28.05 (56%)
Basal: 21.65 (44%)
Out for another day into night ride tonight on the HiFi (like I needed to mention that). :)
Tonight's ride was SPECTACULAR.
Very hard to turn into words the feelings I had while on the bike today, but, for lack of better terms, it felt like old times.
Happy Legs.
Pure Plain Joy.
Going as fast as possible through tight winding single track.
Yeah.
Like old times.
The 2.5hr experience was like the last bit of scabbing falling off the old Tour Divide and wrecked 2011 racing season wound.
When I was heading back towards home I felt completely refreshed and fired up about cycling. I had been waiting for this ride for a long time... months. I felt refocused on the mission at hand. Began outlining my 2012 goals - and oh yeah - they are HUGE.
I'm happy. Relaxed. At peace. And HAPPY!
It has been a LONG while since I felt post ride the way I do tonight.
I love my bike.
Love my bike!
A special thanks to the person who placed a few dozen of these throughout the 20 mile trail system. It added to the moment:
Joy. Pure. Joy.
From riding.
Oh how I missed thee....
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Ride: 02:33 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 49.70u
Bolus: 28.05 (56%)
Basal: 21.65 (44%)
Out for another day into night ride tonight on the HiFi (like I needed to mention that). :)
Tonight's ride was SPECTACULAR.
Very hard to turn into words the feelings I had while on the bike today, but, for lack of better terms, it felt like old times.
Happy Legs.
Pure Plain Joy.
Going as fast as possible through tight winding single track.
Yeah.
Like old times.
The 2.5hr experience was like the last bit of scabbing falling off the old Tour Divide and wrecked 2011 racing season wound.
When I was heading back towards home I felt completely refreshed and fired up about cycling. I had been waiting for this ride for a long time... months. I felt refocused on the mission at hand. Began outlining my 2012 goals - and oh yeah - they are HUGE.
I'm happy. Relaxed. At peace. And HAPPY!
It has been a LONG while since I felt post ride the way I do tonight.
I love my bike.
Love my bike!
A special thanks to the person who placed a few dozen of these throughout the 20 mile trail system. It added to the moment:
Joy. Pure. Joy.
From riding.
Oh how I missed thee....
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October 24, 2011
Training Hours:
Ride: 03:01 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.70u
Bolus: 24.40u (52%)
Basal: 22.30u (48%)
Heading out for a nice sun into night ride on the HiFi after work and a meeting today. It's been a while since I needed to use my night lights and carry a set of arm warmers for when the sun wetn down. :)
I set a temp basal of a 60% reduction at 16:00 while at my after work "meeting", and was, indeed, out on the bike soon after 17:00.
The HiFi felt immediately better, as I had installed the 110mm stem over the weekend. Totally digging this bike. Although it weighs a couple of pounds more then my Superfly HT, it feel just as nimble and faster once the singletrack gets a little rougher. Great bike. (In fact, come to think of it, I have ONLY ridden this bike since I picked it up two weeks ago. Love the squish!).
I had a fantastic ride, and my BGs where rolling with me. 118 at ride start, 89 at half way point, and 149 when I finished up around 20:00. Just perfect.
Although I haven't yet gone back to my maltodextrose custom mix, I have been better about fueling up with Honey Stinger Waffles during my rides lately. This has seemed to work out ok.
Also, I have been making an effort to make sure I get some calories in me about 75 minutes before I head out. Nothing heavy, but something with some carbs and fat. I use a 1:20 ratio for this preride snack, as opposed to my usual 1:15.
This is seeming to provide a good amount of cover as I am not feeling hungry the whole time on the bike. Simple solution right?
Yup.
Duh.
On the way home, I road up the hill on MLK Blvd towards Franklin, and headed towards the Planetarium. As I passed the post office, I noticed that the "occupy" crowd there had grown and was still going strong.
There was a guy on a microphone taking questions and answering questions. I needed to snap a few photos as I road by.....
Was a little weird to see these folks, and the, 20 feet away, all these expensive sedans driving by on Franklin Street. :)
Luckily, there is nothing to protest about riding a bike... you know. :)
Cancelled my temp basal rate as I headed back to the car. I did set a temp basal of 75% when I went to bed to deal with the normal increased insulin sensitivity, and prevent a chance of an over night hypo event.
Rock on!!!
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Ride: 03:01 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 46.70u
Bolus: 24.40u (52%)
Basal: 22.30u (48%)
Heading out for a nice sun into night ride on the HiFi after work and a meeting today. It's been a while since I needed to use my night lights and carry a set of arm warmers for when the sun wetn down. :)
I set a temp basal of a 60% reduction at 16:00 while at my after work "meeting", and was, indeed, out on the bike soon after 17:00.
The HiFi felt immediately better, as I had installed the 110mm stem over the weekend. Totally digging this bike. Although it weighs a couple of pounds more then my Superfly HT, it feel just as nimble and faster once the singletrack gets a little rougher. Great bike. (In fact, come to think of it, I have ONLY ridden this bike since I picked it up two weeks ago. Love the squish!).
I had a fantastic ride, and my BGs where rolling with me. 118 at ride start, 89 at half way point, and 149 when I finished up around 20:00. Just perfect.
Although I haven't yet gone back to my maltodextrose custom mix, I have been better about fueling up with Honey Stinger Waffles during my rides lately. This has seemed to work out ok.
Also, I have been making an effort to make sure I get some calories in me about 75 minutes before I head out. Nothing heavy, but something with some carbs and fat. I use a 1:20 ratio for this preride snack, as opposed to my usual 1:15.
This is seeming to provide a good amount of cover as I am not feeling hungry the whole time on the bike. Simple solution right?
Yup.
Duh.
On the way home, I road up the hill on MLK Blvd towards Franklin, and headed towards the Planetarium. As I passed the post office, I noticed that the "occupy" crowd there had grown and was still going strong.
There was a guy on a microphone taking questions and answering questions. I needed to snap a few photos as I road by.....
Was a little weird to see these folks, and the, 20 feet away, all these expensive sedans driving by on Franklin Street. :)
Luckily, there is nothing to protest about riding a bike... you know. :)
Cancelled my temp basal rate as I headed back to the car. I did set a temp basal of 75% when I went to bed to deal with the normal increased insulin sensitivity, and prevent a chance of an over night hypo event.
Rock on!!!
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October 17, 2011
October 16, 2011
Training Hours:
Ride: 04:02
Run: 00:00
Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 41.80 units
Bolus: 20:00u (48%)
Basal: 21.80u (52%)
After an early morning, I spent a little time working on the 2011 Trek HiFi Pro that I received on Friday. A HUGE thank you to Curt George from Trek Bikes for locating me exactly what I was looking for, and for meeting me for lunch. I really appreciate it!
Eventually all of the X9 equipment will be replaced with the 2x10 X0 items off of my Superfly, but today I was just swapping out the bars, seatpost, brakes, and making it fit like my hard tail. I am in need of 100mm stem as the 90 that is on there is just a touch too short. Otherwise, it feel just perfect.
I hadn't ridden a full suspension 29er in at least two years, and I was really looking forward to getting out on this today.
I set a temp basal rate of a 60% reduction at 12:15, and I was fully planning on being riding by 13:00. I got a little bit of a later start than I would have liked, but by 13:30 I was rolling on the new ride.
I had only planned on putting in 2.5-3hrs, but was having SO much fun I road for over 4 hours. Although there is a slight weight penalty over the XX equipped Superfly hard tail, the smoothness of the full suspension more then makes up for the extra pounds.
I set the suspension up using the Trek Suspension Setup Calculator, and it was spot on perfect for the trail. Spot on perfect.
On the way back to the car, I put my basal rate back to it's normal rate.
Ride ended with my BG at 194. I had stopped for a little bit while on the trail late in the ride to chat with some friends, Marshall and Andrew, that I hadn't seen in a while. Really good to see them! This probably caused a little spike to occur.
Rest of the night's BGs where pretty decent until I went to bed. Had a 130 at 18:41, and, then, 2 hours later a 59 at 20:00 and a 56 at 20:41.
I took in some simple carbs at each one of those lows, and I was heading off to sleep at 21:00. I set a 8 hour post ride over night temp basal of 75%, and set my alarm for a 02:00 finger stick.
Riding the Hi Fi today, really put me in a great mood. The ride was as good of a ride as I have had in months. It was just so much fun. I have a feeling this bike will have me feeling that love of cycling that has been missing for a little while.
I just can't wait to ride it tomorrow.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 41.80 units
Bolus: 20:00u (48%)
Basal: 21.80u (52%)
After an early morning, I spent a little time working on the 2011 Trek HiFi Pro that I received on Friday. A HUGE thank you to Curt George from Trek Bikes for locating me exactly what I was looking for, and for meeting me for lunch. I really appreciate it!
Eventually all of the X9 equipment will be replaced with the 2x10 X0 items off of my Superfly, but today I was just swapping out the bars, seatpost, brakes, and making it fit like my hard tail. I am in need of 100mm stem as the 90 that is on there is just a touch too short. Otherwise, it feel just perfect.
I hadn't ridden a full suspension 29er in at least two years, and I was really looking forward to getting out on this today.
I set a temp basal rate of a 60% reduction at 12:15, and I was fully planning on being riding by 13:00. I got a little bit of a later start than I would have liked, but by 13:30 I was rolling on the new ride.
I had only planned on putting in 2.5-3hrs, but was having SO much fun I road for over 4 hours. Although there is a slight weight penalty over the XX equipped Superfly hard tail, the smoothness of the full suspension more then makes up for the extra pounds.
I set the suspension up using the Trek Suspension Setup Calculator, and it was spot on perfect for the trail. Spot on perfect.
On the way back to the car, I put my basal rate back to it's normal rate.
Ride ended with my BG at 194. I had stopped for a little bit while on the trail late in the ride to chat with some friends, Marshall and Andrew, that I hadn't seen in a while. Really good to see them! This probably caused a little spike to occur.
Rest of the night's BGs where pretty decent until I went to bed. Had a 130 at 18:41, and, then, 2 hours later a 59 at 20:00 and a 56 at 20:41.
I took in some simple carbs at each one of those lows, and I was heading off to sleep at 21:00. I set a 8 hour post ride over night temp basal of 75%, and set my alarm for a 02:00 finger stick.
Riding the Hi Fi today, really put me in a great mood. The ride was as good of a ride as I have had in months. It was just so much fun. I have a feeling this bike will have me feeling that love of cycling that has been missing for a little while.
I just can't wait to ride it tomorrow.
October 5, 2011
October 1, 2011
Was in MA today to participate in the JDRF Boston Walk. The Boston event is at an amazing venue along the Charles River. We headed over early in the AM on the T.
One of the coolest features of Boston Public transportation is the new Hubway. They have placed these bike stations all over the city, and they are available for use by anyone.
I cannot tell you how fantastic it was to see SO many individuals, of all ages, using this method of transport. A very reliable and affordable method for getting around the dense city.
Another thing that stood out along the river is the boating clubs that are based there. There where public sailboat races happening, and crewing is very popular. There is a place right on the river you can rent boats to sail or crew.
The crowd of teams of walkers where already amassing as we arrived at the venue. Although there where so many folks there, you really got a sense that everyone was bonded together. A family of distant relatives all excited to see each other and share experiences. You could truly feel the camaraderie and understanding of everyone in attendance.
It was very special. It truly was. I was amazed.
Another wonderful thing about these events is the ability to get caught up with Facebook friends, both new and old. Seeing some folks in person for the first time, and sharing some fun with some know for a while. I had a great time hanging out with The Diabetes Dude and his family for a large part of the festivities.
If you ever get a chance to attend one of these diabetes family events, I would strongly encourage you to do so. It allows everyone a chance to see, to really see, that we are not alone and that we are indeed all in this together.
Thanks Boston!!
One of the coolest features of Boston Public transportation is the new Hubway. They have placed these bike stations all over the city, and they are available for use by anyone.
I cannot tell you how fantastic it was to see SO many individuals, of all ages, using this method of transport. A very reliable and affordable method for getting around the dense city.
Another thing that stood out along the river is the boating clubs that are based there. There where public sailboat races happening, and crewing is very popular. There is a place right on the river you can rent boats to sail or crew.
The crowd of teams of walkers where already amassing as we arrived at the venue. Although there where so many folks there, you really got a sense that everyone was bonded together. A family of distant relatives all excited to see each other and share experiences. You could truly feel the camaraderie and understanding of everyone in attendance.
It was very special. It truly was. I was amazed.
Another wonderful thing about these events is the ability to get caught up with Facebook friends, both new and old. Seeing some folks in person for the first time, and sharing some fun with some know for a while. I had a great time hanging out with The Diabetes Dude and his family for a large part of the festivities.
If you ever get a chance to attend one of these diabetes family events, I would strongly encourage you to do so. It allows everyone a chance to see, to really see, that we are not alone and that we are indeed all in this together.
Thanks Boston!!
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