Race Report: Hot Chocolate Run
First race back in a long time. My blood sugars tried getting in my way, but the force within me was too strong for Dear Diabetes this time. Continue reading Race Report: Hot Chocolate Run
Category: Running
hills, speed, lsd
A day for family… and sport nutrition
I was in the right place at the right time, wearing the most perfect hoody, to take on sport nutrition awareness and advocacy. Continue reading A day for family… and sport nutrition
Returning to Racing
After years of no races on the calendar, suddenly this T1D sport chickie’s calendar is filling up with running and cycling races! Continue reading Returning to Racing
2010-2019: a decade of growth
It’s a been a helluva decade – traveling, mommying, running, cycling, learning, all with type-1 diabetes! Continue reading 2010-2019: a decade of growth
Post-race nutrition: replenish, rebuild, rehydrate
The year was 2010. The date was October 10. It was the Portland Marathon, my first marathon. I had just crossed the finish line. And after more than 4 hours of alternating between sucking back GU gels and sipping a lemon-lime electrolyte drink, the last thing my belly wanted was food. The thought of a banana roiled my stomach. The thought of breads, pretzels, cookies, … Continue reading Post-race nutrition: replenish, rebuild, rehydrate
Time to shine the spotlight on T1D
The Vancouver media missed a HUGE opportunity on the amazing things people are doing with type-1 diabetes, and I’m calling them out and making it right. Continue reading Time to shine the spotlight on T1D
T1D, Sport, and the Oral Receptors
Did you know you don’t even have to swallow Swedish Berries (or whatever your carb of choice) to get a boost of energy? True story! Continue reading T1D, Sport, and the Oral Receptors
