hey Jerry, I just started following you on Twitter. I see we are sympatico on many areas. I was also thinking about how much I've enjoyed your poems here, and seeing you're a Beatles fan, I thought I'd share one of our more popular discussions from way back
Was just reading over some previous conversation on Diabetics who run Marathons - I think Inspirational Badass would be a good term - I know you've helped me along the way, which I greatly appreciate. Hope to see you at IMAZ (still not sure of my plans - hopefully today).
Thanks for the friend mail ...I am not quite sure , if I fit in amongst the Marathoners , but I'll do my best ...see myself more as a awareness /fund raiser :) ...
Thanks for the insight and info, Jerry! Yes, I've not been blogging much here or on my blog, but have been training and participating in a mentor group on beginner triathlete. Noticed that triabetes didn't have much presence here in TX, so thought there might be a chance to help get something going. Have done 4 sprints now, dropped 20 lbs, and am on track for OLY's on 9/5 and 10/2....still a triathon novice, but loving it. I thought that triabetes might be a good way to pay it forward. Are you doing the Carlsbad marathon in Feb? Guy I talked to at insulindependence suggested that. I'll check into team wild as well.
Hey Jerry. I see that you are involved w/ triabetes/insulin dependence. Has that been a good experience for you? I'm considering becoming involved or maybe even being a team captain if that is the need.
Yes, DW is fun ...I tried for the full M , Jan 2008 ...and only made it to mile 22 ..I did not shed tears, as I saw others do ...I was proud regardless ! 100 percent humidity , 85 degrees ; did the 1/2 in 2009 ...the best time ever ...our Team Diabetes on site trainer kept me being motivated . There were quite a few Team D folks , who did the Goofy challenge ...with your background I don't see you not keeping the pace ...DW is strict ; some people were taken off the course by mile 3 , because they did not keep the pace .
Jerry, Thank you so much for this. It's really helpful. I know what you mean about finding things that work for you--I've found so many different formulas for what people do, and they must differ based on individual factors and preferences. I ate a gell every five miles of my half marathon, and that worked well for that activity, so it sounds like it would work well also for a marathon. I usually reduce my basal rate from .7 units per hour to .2 per hour when I'm running for an extended time, and that seems to be pretty effective also. I do have a lot of work to do still on every guy's challenges in marathoning--i.e., building my muscle endurance for over 20.
Dude,
Over 50 marathons! That's amazing!
I'm wondering what you consider the best target blood glucose level for the beginning, middle, and end of a marathon.
Also, I've heard that you need more glucose (tablets or gell) for the second half of the marathon than for the first. I'm sure I'll learn more about this myself as I do longer runs in preparation for no., but I'd love to hear what you've learned from your considerable experience. By the way, do you use tablets or gel? I used gel in my half and it seemed to work pretty well.
Jeff
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hey Jerry, I just started following you on Twitter. I see we are sympatico on many areas. I was also thinking about how much I've enjoyed your poems here, and seeing you're a Beatles fan, I thought I'd share one of our more popular discussions from way back
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Bravo on being featured on the "Members" page Jerry!!
Happy,Happy Birthday,Jerry. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
Happy Birthday, Jerry!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
Was just reading over some previous conversation on Diabetics who run Marathons - I think Inspirational Badass would be a good term - I know you've helped me along the way, which I greatly appreciate. Hope to see you at IMAZ (still not sure of my plans - hopefully today).
Over 50 marathons! That's amazing!
I'm wondering what you consider the best target blood glucose level for the beginning, middle, and end of a marathon.
Also, I've heard that you need more glucose (tablets or gell) for the second half of the marathon than for the first. I'm sure I'll learn more about this myself as I do longer runs in preparation for no., but I'd love to hear what you've learned from your considerable experience. By the way, do you use tablets or gel? I used gel in my half and it seemed to work pretty well.
Jeff
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