A lot has happened since my last post!! Really too much to go through, but I am sure some of it will come through in my writings here and there.. stay tuned.
I have recently discovered how getting connected via social media, ie twitter, etc has improved my life... Yes, facebook and twitter give me something to do while I'm standing in line at the bank, waiting in doctors' offices, and/or waiting in lines at the grocery store and of course, where I come from, waiting on trains to pass. But I'm not really referring to this. I am referring to finding others that are living with diabetes and are running and training for races, cycling in tours across the world, and completing Ironman distance triathlons.
Finding this connection has been informative and inspiring!!
I still have a ton to learn, about myself and training with my type 1. However, I have found that:
1. Training with diabetes and racing with diabetes are two entirely different beasts.
2. Other people do this, if they can do it surely so can I
3. I've come to the realization that "yes, I am a diabetic and I have limitations.. but I can learn how to adapt"
4. Having Diabetes doesn't mean I'm broken
5. You can do anything, if you're educated and determined and willing to sacrifice, sometimes that means your inner pride and asking for help... and of course, following the advice of those that know more than you.
6. I don't know everything.... tough realization! Ha
7. There are some really terrific people out there that care and it's okay to open up to that
8, Nutrition, nutrition, nutrition
9. Pre race hydration makes a difference in performance!
10. Post race hydration can make a difference in recovery enjoyment!! :)
Not all of the above mentioned things I learned on the internet, or through social media but in real life experiences that cannot be replicated via the interweb.. ha! ...and may not all relate to specifically being diabetic.
So point of story is use all the available resources available to you to make yourself a better athlete, and individual...
Goals that have been accomplished so far this racing season:
1. conquer the open water swim
2. finish sprint triathlon
3. PR half marathon distance run
4. finish olympic triathlon (with an age group award! holla!)
Still to come:
1. work on relaxation and anxiety in open water swim
2. get blood glucose on race days under control
3. wear cgm (continuing glucose monitor) through training and racing for rest of summer
4. finish half-iron distance swim with success
6. finish half-iron distance race, with success!!
Will update more often and with pics!! But that's it for now....
~Later
