The 'Betes

In August when I was diagnosed with Type 1 'Betes I was fortunate enough to be hooked up with group of triatheltes. Some of them have been living with Diabetes since childhood, and some were adult onset like myself. But all of them are awesome folks with a ton of insight and support. Not to mention a few Ironmen and Ironladies in the group to shed some insight into that journey as well www.triabetes.org

I'm fortunate enough that two folks from the group are going to be coming to Kona, Hawaii to lend some support and encouragement on the day of the race. Pretty cool. The Triabetes team is a part of a larger organization that looks to find the best resources and support for active people with Diabetes- from kids to adults www.insulindependence.org/about

16 Days...

I swear it was just yesterday I was standing in the kitchen with my jaw on the floor reading an email from WTC saying I had won a lottery spot. Now, I am finalizing bike shipping/packing plans, making sure I have enough bike tubes to get through the race, organizing enough BG meters to keep a small army in check and getting ready to write down my race plan in detail.

Tegan is now officially ready to go to Hawaii- she has added Hawaii, Kona, and Maui to her vocabulary. Although we won't be going to Maui that is where Tegan believes Lilo and Stitch live and unfortunately they have returned home recently.

I was able to get a 112 mile training ride in a few weeks ago and it was good to get the distance done in a more realistic setting. Still bummed the CU Ride the Buffalo was cancelled due to the 4 mile fires in Boulder.

I think the whole family is starting to get excited for various reasons, some members are starting to get nervous. But, the foundation has been laid and the work is done and being finished up so here's to a strong finish- upright and not in the medical tent!

30 Days!

Seems like just yesterday I was getting ready to begin my 20 week training plan, not looking at my upcoming taper. It's not too soon but sooner than later. Training these last few weeks has been great and awful sometimes in the same day. When the blood glucose is in the zone it seems like the stars are aligned perfectly and it's all dialed in. When they are off I think I'd rather go back to bed.



I did the Deer Creek Century ride August 29th, it was a good ride. 100 miles and 12,751 feet of vertical gain. They were billing it as the hardest century ride in the US. Not sure I have the need to confirm or deny that but it was a tough ride. I manged to finish it in 10 hours and 15 miuntes, with blood sugars in the 110 range for the day! Not too shabby on either end. I figure if I can manage this kind of ride then the infamous Kona winds shouldn't be too bad (famous last words). I must say that riding a tri bike for a climbing ride definately made for some intersting comments. Ride what you race! Would love to take the DCC on again next year on a properly geared road bike!