MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'ironman'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:35:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744934&cid=t_412421_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FbYj9dZEwNNo%2F Have you ever had a problem at home and needed to find someone to help? Maybe you needed a plumber or electrician. Maybe you needed a handyman to do some work around the house. If you are like me, you probably went to the yellow pages or online and searched for a local small business to work with. When you looked down that list of potential companies, how did you decide who to go with? It’s not always an easy decision. Over the last week I’ve been in a lot of pain. It started last Wednesday when I bent over to put on my shoes. My back just went out. The pain has been manageable but after three days it didn’t get any better. I knew I needed some professional help, so I contacted my insurance rep at work. He said we had coverage for Chiropractic and had me go online and lo... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744934 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:01:53 +0100 4744934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734710&cid=t_412421_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FUz_yH9aAH5A%2F Last week a simple action caused me intense pain. It wasn’t answering the phone or lifting a couch. No… It was much simpler… And much more insidious. I bent over to put my shoes on and my back went out. No warning. No signs of distress. I didn’t see it coming. Just a simple action that sent waves of pain across my lower back. Once the pain came, I could hardly walk. I figured a hot shower might fix it up. I got in the shower, but even the hottest water didn’t relieve the pain. I could barely get around and my wife had to help me put my shoes and socks on. I drove to work and sat in subdued pain all day. This was a bad one. I had pain like this before when I was a mechanic, but it had been years since it had acted up. I had just come back from an amazing cruise... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734710 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:27:13 +0100 4734710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361335&cid=t_412421_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FG3ovEeRhifQ%2F One of the things that makes a strong goal achievable is a sense of competition. This is especially true when it comes to fitness goals. While it’s really popular to challenge a friend or co-worker to a weight loss goal, there are many sanctioned events which also provide a competitive outlet. In the list below you’ll find a list of popular events that are going on somewhere almost every weekend. From the popular 5k to the bucket list Marathon, you’re sure to find something on the list that you can schedule on your calendar and train for. If you are just starting out, many of the 5k events are walk/run, so you can just walk 3.1 miles and have a great time. If you enjoy team sports, the Ragnar Relay provides a long distance race (200 miles) that 12 competitors run as a relay. You com... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361335 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:23:52 +0100 4361335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075721&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fironman-arizona-diabetes-details.html I thought I would give a description of diabetes-related details for Ironman Arizona for those who may be interested. This is not necessarily the best approach for anyone else or even myself, but is what I have been trying as of late. My strategy in training for past long triathlon events has been to do a lot of record-keeping, especially around key workouts that simulate aspects of the race. This time, for whatever reason, I didn't have the time or energy to be as diligent about that. Also, I was trying to cut back on calories during workouts, so it was a little harder to compare with race day. And furthermore, I really wasn't able to do any long runs so it was hard to simulate the conditions for the marathon.On Saturday, I pre-programmed my pump for the race the next day, based on my pre... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075721 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:16:00 +0100 3075721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063430&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Ftriabetes-and-ironman-arizona-2009-part.html Date: November 22, 2009, 7 AMRace: Ironman Arizona, Tempe, Arizona (2.4 mi swim, 112 bike, 26.2 run)Weather: cool, ~50 at the start to mid-70s during the day to cool again by the end.Teammates present: 15 teammates from Triabetes, a bunch of guys & gals from Team Pacific Bicycle and a whole host of Triabetes friends & familyGoals: to keep focused on finishing and enjoying celebrating the day; to stay comfortable during the swim and bike and to allow myself time as needed in transition; to manage IT band injury so I could finish without causing long-term consequences.Some races are about shooting for a new personal record (PR) or placing well; others are about making it to the starting line and doing one's best to finish. This race would be the latter.Before the StartSince I arrived... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063430 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:29:00 +0100 3063430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044955&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Ftriabetes-ironman-arizona-2009-part-1.html I guess it was really when I bought some Ironman Arizona socks and a commemorative T-shirt that I knew I would do what I could to finish. But what erased that lingering doubt was meeting up with my Triabuddy Elisa, and then watching the documentary premiere in a theater overflowing with the many friends and supporters of Triabetes.I was happy to meet up with Elisa and to hear about her adventures sailing out to the Channel Islands, kayaking, exploring sea caves and hiking with her new friends. (Kayaking was her favorite, and I heard she was very brave!) Perhaps my favorite aspect of our conversation was that diabetes didn't even come up until I asked her about it; the weekend was about being a kid having fun, and realizing that diabetes didn't have to stop that from happening. I was so pro... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044955 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:21:00 +0100 3044955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004038&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fironman-arizonahere-it-comes.html This year has been one with many unexpected challenges, and I have never gone into a race with this much uncertainty. Because of a nagging IT band injury, I haven't been able to train as much as I would normally have done, especially with regards to running. As a result, I spent more time swimming; not only has this helped me to improve my stroke, but also I have come to enjoy swimming much more. Although my swim time probably won't be faster than last year, I am happy to be back to my pre-crash state (more or less). Because I have basically spent this whole year rehabbing, I do not want to set myself back in a major way. While some pain is to be expected in an Ironman, I am hoping I can know the line between enduring to the finish and risking permanent harm. At Lotoja in September, the le... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004038 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +0100 3004038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939503&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fblood-sugar-wrangling.html For those who don't live with diabetes, here are some reminders:basal rate = background insulin, usually fast-acting, delivered 24/7 by an insulin pumpbolus = equivalent of an injection of insulin, usually rapid-actingCGM = continuous glucose monitor, which gives glucose readings every 1 to 5 minutesBG = blood glucose, measured by a BG meter; aka "blood sugar." Normal is 70 to ~120 depending on various conditions. BG is affected by insulin concentration, stress, exercise, food, illness,...insulin = hormone that facilitates movement of BG from blood to cells; fast-acting insulin starts working fairly quickly, peaks in about an hour or so, and sticks around for 3-4+ hours (for me). Exercise makes insulin much, much more potent.The other night, I woke up around 1 AM feeling weak and hungry, a... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939503 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:44:00 +0100 2939503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820526&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fhelp-put-triabetes-in-lights.html Just over a year ago, twelve teammates with type 1 diabetes woke up on a beautiful September morning to compete in Ironman Wisconsin. Our group had diverse backgrounds with respect to athletic experience and diabetes management, but were united in the goal to make it together to the race healthy and ready to give it our best.Not only did we race for each other and our own personal goals, but also we raced to show our Triabuddies (formerly called "IronKidz") and anyone else that diabetes does not need to keep them from dreaming big. The year of training and racing was captured on film by Ray and Nella of Andiamo Productions, their Emmy Award-winning company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Their lives have been greatly impacted by type 1 diabetes since their daughter was diagnosed in 2004; when... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820526 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:25:00 +0100 2820526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695575&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Ftriathlon-season-arrived-diabetes-never-left%25e2%2580%25a6.html * Part 3 of a three-part guest series on Diabetes & Exercise* Diagnosed with Type 1 nine years ago, David Weingard has committed himself to “navigating the challenges of this condition for my health and for the benefit of my family.” He’s a veteran of numerous running events and triathlons (including the infamous Ironman). He’s [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695575 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:52 +0100 2695575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2046751&cid=t_412421_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F17%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-timex-ironman-race-trainer-is%2F Time to draw the winner of the Timex Ironman Race Trainer, a great looking heart monitor that lets you download the data to your computer for further analysis. Sure beats just taking the pulse at the wrist while trying to balance on the crosstrainer. So, with the help of the trusty random number selector, the chosen winner is…   Troy Congratulations Troy. You should be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. And while we are on the subject of monitoring the heart rate, does everyone know their target heart rate?  If not, you should check out this chart compiled by University Health Services at Berkeley. They also offer these tips on monitoring your heart rate while exercising… Keep moving while you’re taking your h... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2046751 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:02:11 +0100 2046751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035579&cid=t_412421_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2Fa-weekly-roundup-of-healthbolts-every-day-a-giveaway-month%2F Hope you all are not getting tired of all the giveaways. I know I’m not. It’s so much fun arranging for people to get something for nothing. Congrats to all the winners so far. There will be plenty more to add to the list by the end of the month. And so you don’t miss a chance to enter all the great giveaways, here’s a roundup of what’s still going this week. Just click on the picture to find out how to enter.                                                    A little tip – the Perfect Pushup Mobile Unit giveaway ends today, so better be quick. Good luck…. Tags: book giveaway, DVD giveaways, fitness giveaways, giveaways, Healthbolt, healthbolt giveaways, heart monitor giveaway, pedometer giveaway, perfect pushups giveaway, ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035579 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +0100 2035579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026946&cid=t_412421_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F09%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-timex-ironman-race-trainer%2F   Okay, I’ll be honest. I don’t usually spend much time checking my heart rate when exercising. I’m usually too busy simply trying to keep breathing and not collapsing. But I’ve just discovered a gadget that would probably let me do both. It’s the  Timex Ironman Race Trainer, a heart rate monitor system that allows the user (exerciser) to wirelessly download their workout data. Once downloaded, you can then analyze the information to find out how to improve and enhance your workouts, track your progress and attain any fitness goals you have. Here’s what you get with the Timex Ironman Race Trainer kit… Race Trainer digital heart rate monitor Digital 2.4 heart rate sensor and strap Data Xchanger USB device, and Free access to Timex Ironman online training site. Haven’t... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026946 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2026946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1859628&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Ftriabetes-project-by-andiamo.html I am excited to share this video, which shows some highlights from Ironman Wisconsin in September. Bascom Hill Band generously provided the music and the production costs were graciously donated by LifeScan, maker of the OneTouch glucose meter. From Steve Parker, diagnosed after signing up for the race, to Larry Smith, who decided to race to celebrate his 60th birthday and has had diabetes for 47 years, and from Dave Shack, with little athletic background, to Bill Carlson, a seasoned athlete with countless achievements, we had a diverse group. Special thanks naturally go to Andiamo Productions, who immediately understood the vision of this project, and have worked tirelessly and expertly throughout the past year. Keep posted for upcoming announcements regarding the 2009 Triabetes team! Di... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1859628 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0100 1859628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1809851&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fironman-wisconsin-diabetes-race-report.html The day after the race, I quickly wrote up a race summary for Dr. Matt, who was in Snowmass, CO, busy, running his 3rd Diabetes Training Camp for 2008. The summary focuses mostly on the race itself and my diabetes management during the race. I thought I would include it here for anyone who might be interested. At the bottom, I've written a brief explanation of some of the diabetes lingo that I use here, for those who are less familiar with all this stuff! Photos are courtesy of Blair Ryan.**Here's a brief lowdown on the diabetes stuff (mostly) from the race yesterday. But first, it was an amazing experience. We had nearly perfect weather and the Triabetes support crew was amazing. And trying to look good for the camera kept my pace up a little. ha! Well, until the end anyway...I ate breakf... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1809851 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:45:00 +0100 1809851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794464&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ftriabetes-journey.html How do I sum up my race in Wisconsin a little over a week ago? I could detail my BGs throughout the day and the diabetes-related decisions that I made. Or I could talk about how I picked up my pace a little every time I saw a red or blue Triabetes IronFan T-shirt out on the course. Or maybe I could talk about my amazing teammates, both the 11 others racing and the honorary diabetic (aka Michelle) keeping BG meters at the ready and cheering herself hoarse. Perhaps the real story is in the 12 months leading up to the race?Being part of Triabetes this year was a gift. All those years of people asking "Are you still running?" as I played the never-ending game of what-will-this-do-to-my-BG finally, finally, paid off in my readiness to join this group of amazing people. Since being diagnosed I h... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794464 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:53:00 +0100 1794464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791680&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ftriabetes-update.html A full race report is in the works but I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for making last weekend such a powerful experience. I did finish in 14:23 (30 minutes slower than IMCDA 08 but 20 minutes faster than IMCDA 07) and was happy to cross the finish line running. It wasn't a perfect race for me and I felt hampered in my pace on the bike and the run. So I guess I have not conquered this yet. But as one of the other Triabetics, John Moore, also mentioned, at some point during the day, the finishing time became irrelevant. Triabetes became much more than that. Thank you to Michelle Alswager for having this dream and setting it in motion. It has changed my life. Thank you for sacrificing your race to ensure that things went smoothly for all of us. Also my deep thanks go to the camer... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791680 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:20:00 +0100 1791680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770632&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fhow-to-follow-triabetes-and-here-we-go.html If you want to follow updates from the on-course fans tomorrow, you can do so at http://search.twitter.com/search?q=triabetes. By the way, you can also check to see if your text messages came through here.I have my strategy for tomorrow mapped out as best as I can. I think in a couple years (or sooner) we will look at these methods the same way we look at pre-computer days! But using data from Coeur d'Alene, Vineman 70.3, workouts and just some intuition, I have a plan in place that at least I am comfortable with.Visiting with everyone involved in this project today at the reception reminded me of why I signed up for this in the first place: I knew I would have the opportunity to meet and work with some of the finest people around. Thanks to all those who have helped to make this opportuni... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770632 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:25:00 +0100 1770632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770633&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ffinal-preparations.html With one day to go before the race, I am making my final plans, preparing transition bags and looking over my bike one more time. I have been more calm before this race, and plan to use my nutritional strategy from IM Coeur d'Alene. My blood sugars have settled a little but I am still anxious about the swim. NA Sports has allowed Michelle to set up a table where we can dump our diabetic gear before heading into the swim, and after getting our wetsuits peeled off. This will give me a little extra peace of mind, being able to check my blood sugar closer to the race start. And for some of the athletes, they will be disconnecting from their pumps at this point. Most people will be swimming/treading water for 15 minutes or so before the race, so I will need to take this into account.The weathe... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770633 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:32:00 +0100 1770633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1754807&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fironman-wisconsin-count-down.html As I recover from a whirlwind work trip to Sapporo, Japan, I am already preparing to fly out to Madison for this weekend's big event. I am excited, and nervous, wondering how my last week of travel will affect my performance on Sunday. My blood sugars are slowly re-adjusting to the 16-hour time difference here and will be challenged by yet another 2-hour time change tomorrow. I am in taper mode and have bumped up the rates; still, I have noticed especially that my overnight basal rates are killing me with low BG and my afternoon BG's are too high. Get back with the program, body! We're not in Japan anymore! I am hopeful that this will not cause big problems, but I feel like making it through the swim on Sunday may be a bit of a guessing game, and that makes me nervous. Once I'm out of the... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1754807 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:51:00 +0100 1754807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563986&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fironman-dreams.html Last night I was asked to give a speech at the Greater Bay Area JDRF Chapter's annual family day at the Giants. (The Giants won, by the way.) I pondered what I might say to an audience of kids, teens, and adults recently and longer ago diagnosed with diabetes, as well as their family and friends, and this is what I wrote. It is meant to remind myself as much as anyone else not to sell oneself short because of perceived limitations from diabetes or other challenges. Also it is a reflection on the strength I have gained from a community of friends and, in particular, the diabetic community. This includes everybody, actually, since if you know me, that makes you a "type 3" diabetic. (No doubt you have spent some time as a captive audience hearing about diabetes from me, which is qualification... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563986 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:11:00 +0100 1563986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551468&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fironman-coeur-dalene-2008-race-report.html (Note: this race report includes some details on diabetes management but I will write up another summary with more details and data, as well as pictures!) Glossary below is for those not familiar with diabetes lingo: BG, blood glucose, blood sugar: the amount of glucose in the blood; in someone without diabetes, this is usually around 90-100 mg/dL;BG meter (UltraMini): device to measure blood glucose, requires a drop of bloodInsulin pump: insulin delivery pump, used instead of injections; does not replace BG testing; I use an Animas pump which is waterproof, enabling me to wear it during the swim; Dexcom: continuous glucose sensor, measures glucose subcutaneously, must be calibrated to a BG meter, does not always match up perfectly with BG but can be particularly useful to spot rising or f... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551468 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:31:00 +0100 1551468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543399&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fhappy-in-coeur-dalene.html Thank you to all those who were supporting me in Coeur d'Alene and virtually through the Ironman website. I had a great experience Sunday and learned a lot of valuable lessons that will help me in Wisconsin. I improved my time from last year by 50 minutes for a PR of 13:52:19, and felt incredibly better at the finish line. The time came off in all legs of the race, including (I am happy to report) the transition times! I took 12 minutes off the swim, 5 minutes off the bike and about 28 minutes off the run. Weather was pretty much perfect race day and the water warmed up to nearly 60 degrees for the swim. My BG's weren't perfect but were much better than last year not only during but also before and after the race. For the swim, I was happy to see a BG of 149 after the first lap. As usual f... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543399 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:14:00 +0100 1543399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1535832&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fwater-warming-up-in-lake-coeur-dalene.html A day of warm sunshine has helped Lake Coeur d'Alene to warm up a bit, and my swim this morning was pleasant. Either I am acclimating or else the water is definitely much warmer than Aquatic Park. I felt comfortable and had just a little regret that I was only supposed to go out for 8 minutes. The course is a 2-loop rectangle, with 9 buoys out and 9 buoys back. I'm trying to figure out a strategy that will help me pass the time, similar to a structured pool workout (vs. swimming a million laps for an hour). Maybe I will think of the way out as a 1-buoy warmup then 2 sets of 4 out, a crossover set, and then 2 sets of 4 on the way back + beach finish. Then repeat. Mentally I get in this mode where the swim seems to last forever! I think it's partly because it's hard to really mark distance o... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1535832 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:59:00 +0100 1535832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531400&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fupdate-from-coeur-dalene.html A quick update from Idaho... Pictures will have to wait since my digital camera broke and I am using one of those Walgreen's 35-mm disposables! Too bad!We took a swim this morning and the water is cold. My first reaction was, "This is colder than Aquatic Park." They mentioned that it was around 57 but it felt colder to me. Anyway, at least the water was much calmer than last year and I think it will be okay. The official word is that booties or aqua socks will definitely be allowed, and a volunteer told me they will have hot tubs and warming huts available after the swim. So don't be surprised if you see a lot of long transition times! We were wondering if they might also be serving us drinks in the hot tub?Waiting in line to register, I spied a girl with an insulin pump and decided to say... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531400 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:08:00 +0100 1531400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526364&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Foff-to-cda.html Well, my bags are packed and all I have to remember after work is to grab my wetsuit, which is drip-drying in the bathroom. I swam one more time at Aquatic Park in preparation for the cool temperatures forecast for Lake Coeur d'Alene. I looked over some notes and last year the temp. was 64 degrees F; in the past few days Lake CDA has been closer to 54-56 according to the USGS. My swim this morning felt great, though; once I warm up, a swim in the Bay is pleasant on a sunny day.I have bumped up all my basals by 0.2 U/hr because of the taper this week; and that may not be enough. My BG's were pretty much rock-solid around 90 last night, once I came down from a high because I accidentally canceled my bolus! (Duh! Next time the pump alarms, don't ignore it! I assumed it was a "low insulin" ala... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526364 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:55:00 +0100 1526364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516597&cid=t_412421_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fpreparing-for-swim.html The water temperature at Lake Coeur d'Alene, which was in the 60's last year, has barely budged above 51 lately, and it probably won't warm up all that much before June 22. NA Sports sent out an announcement regarding the temperature: as long as the water temp is below 60 degrees F race day, wet suits will be required. And they are allowing swimmers to wear aqua socks/booties. Now for the "real" swimmers out there, this will just prove once again that triathletes are wimps! I've seen the annoyed looks from swimmers sans wet suits at those triathletes clogging up the buoy line at Aquatic Park!I've been trying to get in some solid time in the Bay and had a brief recurrence of mild SIPE on Monday, which has only served to increase my nerves for the event. If I have trouble with SIPE during th... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516597 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:59:00 +0100 1516597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=823014&cid=t_412421_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Fu-s-ironman-with-diabetes-competes-today%2F Now 40 years old, Jay Hewitt was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 24. What did he do then? He started entering Ironman Triathlons. You've probably heard of these gargantuan events -- a mere 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile jaunt on the bike, capped off with a marathon run (26.2 miles). Nuts! I did a mini-sprint triathlon in my 20s and cannot imagine setting off on an Ironman. An elite triathlete, Jay enters Ironman races regularly. Showing the world type 1 diabetes has not stopped him from achieving his goals, Jay has finished 13 Ironmans and is racing in the Louisville Ironman right now. Actually, he's biking -- as of 9:30 am CST he had finished the swim in 1:09:32, ranked 422. Click on the Louisville Ironman website and read updated race coverage, view photos and even t... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=823014 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 823014