Diabetics who run Marathons!
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Hi,
Brian,
My Dexcom sometimes gives me some trouble on long runs. This is less likely to happen if you put it in a baggie. I think that's often a source of trouble as a little moisture gets into the port.
As Bill King wrote about earlier in this thread, there can also be problems caused by a little moisture getting between the sensor and the transmitter. Twice in the past three weeks I've had my Dexcom stop giving readings, then I pressed down hard on the transmitter for a while, and within a mile it was showing reasonable numbers again.
Ilinois,
I'm glad you're daring to wear your pump on race day.
I'm not sure you've ever expressed that you understand about meal boluses before a long run. Eating well three hours before your start rather than as you leave the house, and more importantly bolusing more than 3 hours before, would make a big difference in the insulin in your system at the start of your run.
If your blood sugar is dropping in the first hour of your run, it's not because you're wearing your pump. It's because of insulin that was already in your body at the start.
Concerning the desire to have a sandwich, I think it could totally work. There's just no more time to experiment before race day, so think about it for your next marathon. :-)
We didn't always have gels and gatorade, and they're not a requirement. Many excellent performance are achieved with cookies, gummi bears, pbjs, orange juice, defizzed coke, koolaid...
I ran a good, hilly 14.5 yesterday, and felt really great. Beautiful weather here. I'm looking forward to little 10 mile race on October 5. It will be fun to do a race I've done enough training for.
Good luck at the races!
Thanks. I suppose I am doing ok but, listening to some of you on this thread makes me believe I can do better. Let me clarify that when I typically eat something as I am getting dressed for a run and leave a few minutes after I do not bolus. I usually wake up check my BG if it less than 150 I eat something and do not bolus. I know it spikes me for a few but when I am back from my runs it is usually ok. I am going to start checking more often and see where I stand. I have a 12 miler this weekend so I can at least practice a little more. Thanks everyone.
I've had to give up wearing my G4 sensor for my Dexcom this summer. I'm a heavy sweating person when I run. I've tried IV prep and similar products. Tape. Etc.... but 2 out of 3 times the sensor falls out by the time I'm hitting miles 5 to 7. Thankfully I've felt or witnessed it falling. So I've not lost my sensor yet. But with training for the Twin Cities Marathon I've just decided to suspend using it till mid October. I don't have the same issue with my inset for my pump. I've always thought the Dexcom needs to upgrade what they use to be more aggressive.
hi chrissy congrats on taking control of your sugars and good luck on your 5k this weekend. 5 miles in an hour is a great job. my advice would be to find a training plan that works for you and follow it. couch to 5ks are good, runnersworld.com has some i'm sure and so do halhigdon.com. find a race you want to train for set a goal then follow the plan to get you there.
post race - I would try to avoid the Gatorade/bagels ect unless your glucose meter tells you are too low. but you can find low carb substitutes for food that tastes good - powerade zero has no carbs, Michelob ultra is a lower carb beer. I like something with lots of protein after a race to help my legs recover quicker like muscle milke LITE which is lower in carbs.
I've been running with a water bottle which I usually hold in my right hand. In the past, this has been fine but lately I'm getting some shoulder/neck pain. I'm guessing it's from holding the water bottle on runs. I'm not a fan of wearing a pack or waist belt but I may have to find an alternative. Anyone else have this problem? Suggestions?
Chrissy, good job on the running. Type 2 here as well I fight with the munchies as well after a long run.. I try to keep the carbs on the clean side. Meaning if it comes from a box I try not to eat it.. it is working working on this for the last serval months. I can say that the candybar I would have reached for now my body is liking the protien shake or somthing healthy to eat. you will lose the weight keep the running up you will make it to the half and then to a full.
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Things I love about October.
1. I'm in the best shape of the year.
2. It's race season.
3. When breathe in I feel like can take in twice as much oxygen.
4. I feel good
5. I sleep well
6. I eat well
7. I run fast!
8. Fall colors, Hoodies, Halloween & creepy stuff :)
Hopefully, I keep running consistently through the winter months...I tend to slack off until spring then it all starts again.
Fall is great and winter is rough.
I got interviewed for the marathon broadcast by the local TV station today. I mentioned you guys bit I dunno if it will ale the cut bit I got in a good bit about diabetes and running and all that.
That's cool! I was interviewed on the phone yesterday about running with Cellmates on the Run this weekend. Wish me luck gang and thanks for the tips. I think I will be good. I have my plan (with my pump) and I promise to stop and check my BG a couple times. Headed for Chicago early on Saturday to the expo and I will be ready Sunday bright and early. I will check back as soon as I can when it;s over. 26.2 I got you.
I saw it was supposed to rain Sunday earlier in the week but then it switched to rain Saturday! I hope you have a great race and bring your pump, you can always turn basal to zero but the beer at the end seems to be 312, which is pretty carby and, if nothing else, it (and really, anything else...) will taste pretty good!! Have a great run!
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I wore my pump and just suspended it as I had eaten earlier than normal. I felt great most of the race drinking gatorade at every 2nd or 3rd stop. I chose water on the others. I did eat the bananas towards the end along with probably 6 gel shots along the way. At 16 I checked and was at 109 so I had two dixie cups of gatorade and kept moving. I did get tired at 21 and had to walk here and there as my legs felt like they were disconnecting from my body :)
But, in the end my last mile was slow pace and I did it. What an experience! I may stick to halves from now on but at least I know I can do it. At 37 years old this is the most fit I have ever been in my entire life. I am actually looking forward to cross training on thursday and a short run on Friday. For now, Rest. Thanks for this thread. You have all helped me very much and have inspired me to get better control of this disease. My current goal now? To get my a1-c to 6.5. It is down to 7.8 now and 3 months ago it was 9.5 :(
Thank you.
Oh and once I got to sit down at the end I drank a higher carb protein drink and my bg 15 minutes later was 140 so I did great. No insulin until I ate.
Nice job ILrunner and Chrissy!
THank you and YES CONGRATS Chirssy! It's a great feeling isn't it? :)
great job ilrunner and chrissy!
Congratulations, Illinois!
Hearing about someone doing their first marathon always puts a smile on my face, I just can't help it.
Glad you and Acid Rock both got interviewed. It's always good to get the word out.
Congratulations, Chrissie!
I suspect that 10:38 for a 5K is a typo, not because I doubt you could run that fast, but because you said 5 others finished ahead of you.
Cheers all around.
Great job on your marathon, illinoisrunner, and great that you were able to manage your BG so well for the whole route.
And great job, Chrissy! You'll find that finish line can get pretty addictive.
Hi all. I actually have not run a marathon. . . yet. I've been trying for the past couple years to get up to a half marathon, but injured my hip flexor and was in physical therapy for 6 months. I've been slowly coming back. I'm only running 3 - 5 miles a couple times a week right now. I'm looking forward to reading these threads.