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Anna

posted 08/21/2009, comment (1)

The Pikes Peak Ascent

The Pikes Peak Ascent is not an ordinary half marathon. The start line is at an elevation of 6,300 feet above sea level; the finish line is at 14,115 feet above sea level. The thirteen some miles in between pick up 7,815 feet, winding from the base of Pikes Peak all the way to the summit. The challenge attracts all... Read more Chevron

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Maggie

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posted 08/17/2009, comments (0)

Don't Sweat It

Although none of us want to admit it, the lazy dog days of summer are nearly over. We'll soon be back to 6 a.m. wakeups and homework-filled afternoons. I, like many others, have gotten into an exercise routine this summer: I wake up, eat breakfast, and go for a leisurely run or swim. Once school rolls around, I'll have to adjust my exercise... Read more Chevron

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Ginger Vieira

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Type 1 for 10 years. Personal Trainer, Yoga Instruc., Powerlifter

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posted 08/17/2009, comment (1)

ASK GINGER - Is it normal to need to adjust my insulin doses sometimes?

Dear Ginger, It seems like the amount of insulin I need changes, sometimes just for a day, like around exercise, or sometimes it's like it's changed for a big period of time, and I'm going low a lot. I started trying to eat healthier, and I kept having a ton of lows, so how I do eat better but not crash all the time? Is it normal to have... Read more Chevron

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Anna

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posted 08/17/2009, comments (2)

Rest Days

An athlete defines his or herself by the workouts that he or she completes. A swimmer, a sprinter, a marathon runner, and a power lifter all have a different routine, a different idea of a hard workout, and a different idea of performance. However, all athletes shares one common element in their training- rest. In order to... Read more Chevron

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Anna

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posted 08/12/2009, comment (1)

Insulin and Recovery

Of all the hormones in the body, insulin is one of the most important. Although diabetes education seems to simplify the production and effects of insulin, it is actually a complex hormone that is very important in nourishment, growth, and recovery. In general, the body's metabolism, the sum of all the biochemical processes... Read more Chevron

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