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Comment by Daniela on June 9, 2013 at 9:54pm

Hi my name is Daniela and I am a fairly new runner. I started back in Sept. 2012. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 43 years and find running with diabetes a real challenge. I did my first 1.2 marathon in May and found it somewhat difficult. I have decided to stick with 10 and 12k for now until I feel my endurance has increased. I also sometimes have problems with my feet hurting after my long runs. After the half my feet swelled for 3 days. Yesterday I ran a 12k and did better. I will be reading this discussion groups input to get advice on how to run with diabetes and have FUN!!!

Comment by JiMMy on June 3, 2013 at 8:15am

Ran my first Marathon with a pump. Only the 2nd ever. First one was MDI. Had low issues. Hydration. And finished in 5:58. Yesterday I used my TSlim and Dexcom G4. I had a much better run. Although cramping was an issue again is was much reduced from the first time. And finished in 5:27. I've got at least one for full Marathon in October and hope to be under 5 hours by then. Thanks all for the great info.

Comment by ajbaum on June 3, 2013 at 7:19am

Those on MDI what kind of timing do you use between breakfast/insulin and races hard workouts? I'm currently at 3hrs for races but can't seem to hit my paces like I do in afternoon workouts when I'm 4 or more hours from last rapid acting dose. Don't really want to wake up any earlier to eat and dose. Don't want to reduce my rapid dose anymore either already at about 50% and borderline too high (last 2 races I've been at 181 and 169 respectively) after taking a few grams of carbs about 30min before race start.

Comment by Bill King on May 28, 2013 at 2:15pm

libbyrun-this issue is a common problem that many CGM wearers have been complaining about, myself included. It's frustrating and the main reason I still carry my meter on longer runs and races. 5k's usually cause my glucose levels to rise as the pace and effort are intense.

Comment by libbyrun on May 27, 2013 at 8:14am

Hi, last week during a 5K my CGM said out of range, lasted for 2 hours, and it started right at start of race. Do you think it's from the interference from the race clock reading my bib number? Has this happened to anyone before? My g4 is usually close to my meter reading and I've never had issues with it before, in 6 months of use.

Comment by 1Run on May 6, 2013 at 6:59am

To Have cat will travel,
Stretching, yoga and general good sense and you will do great with running. I have had knee issues too and they "flair up" when I ignore stretching and begin to overdo it. Last year I ran across the United States (one of 240 to have ever ran across and first T1D to do so) Good preparation and listening to your body will let you continue to do great things and keep up the great work. Running plays a significant role in my diabetes health.

Comment by acidrock23 on May 4, 2013 at 8:18am

Re circulation and feet, I notice that when I ride my bicycle or do the elliptical, it seems to turn my toes pinker than when I run? I dunno if that's a good thing or a bad thing but, while this is the running group, running can be hard on your knees. I focused on running on my forefoot more and that seems to be easier on my knees (at the expense of calf cramps on 10+ mile excursions...), ankles and hips. I've signed up for another marathon this year but agree that the long runs can be a lot of work and think that 5K is enough to tap into the health benefits of running.

Comment by Have cat will travel on May 3, 2013 at 11:32pm

Hello. I started running a couple of months ago. Starting slowly as the last time I tried to start I gave up because of injuries to various parts of my legs. So far so good. I have no plans for big races but am putting in a 5km about 4 times a week and may increase to 5 times a week. It is a nice distance. I am transitioning from swimming which I did a lot over the past year. Swimming is good, but I feel like running is healthier for my feet as the stress of the pavement seems to create better foot circulation overall. Maybe I will do more serious running and longer distances in the future, but for now am happy with my 5kms. I've had diabetes now for almost 20 years and am in my 40s. I have had cartilage removed from both my knees (long ago when I was in high school and in college). I am a little concerned that this may affect my ability to run very long distances. If anyone has any knee related advice, I would be happy to hear about it. Anyway, I just joined the group and saying hi and am enjoying reading the comments in this group.

Comment by Edavis117 on March 22, 2013 at 5:14pm

Hello everyone. I'm a pumper (on/off since 1985) and new to running. I also have Addison disease and struggling with finding the right amount of cortisone after long runs. Anyone have any experience with diabetes and Addison's diaease?

Comment by DEA on March 9, 2013 at 6:44am

For the folks who are moving to longer runs: What I do (for 10 mile/half-marathon distances) is to start a little high (150-200) just so I have a little room to maneuver if my blood sugar drops rapidly during exercise (and it tends to do so for me). For my last half-marathon, I fueled a bit in the starting corral, but ended up not having anything else until I was done, aside from watered-down Powerade along the course every few miles. I've found that after about 6-8 miles, I start getting into the fat-burning portion of the race, so I get a BG boost from that without additional fueling. In fact, after running a 10K, my BG can be climbing after I'm done. Very annoying. You should, however, ALWAYS have something with you. I carry Gu chews with me, sometimes along with other carb-dense candy that tastes better.

And, as always, practice before you do your races. If you are following a training plan, it may take you out to the race distance, or beyond, and I would recommend that to T1 runners if only so you'll know how your body reacts to that many miles. If I were to train up to 20 miles for a marathon, I'd be worried about those last 6.2 and whether I'd bonk at 22 because my fueling was insufficient for that distance. Race day is always a little different, mostly due to the adrenaline bump from the race conditions, but if you run like you've trained, there shouldn't be any big surprises.

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