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posted 11/17/2009, comments (5)

First Race Brings Nervousness, High Blood Sugars

This weekend I rowed in my first college regatta. Since Dartmouth was hosting, the team didn't have to travel for the race, which was good - I think that would have made the whole event much more stressful. Anyway, I woke up at about 8 am on Saturday morning with butterflies in my stomach and a bg of 118. It was too early to worry... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/25/2009, comments (5)

Telling a Coach That You Have Diabetes

No matter how discreet you want to be about your diabetes, there are some people that you just have to tell about it. Your closest friends, who may be near you in the event of an emergency, need to know. If you are in middle or high school, your teachers should know. And if you're on a sports team, the coaches need to know. I only... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/08/2009, comment (1)

Warm Up and Cool Down

Exercise is a vital component of both diabetes control and general well being. If we don't feel well after exercising, or worse, if we're actually injured, we're less likely to adopt long-term fitness habits, which will negatively affect our health. An effective warm-up and cool-down is an essential part of any workout. Warm-UpA proper warm-up has... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/27/2009, comments (0)

Rate of Perceived Exertion

When I first began working out, I didn't know how exercise was "supposed" to feel. At first, I thought that the harder I was breathing, the more effective my exercise would be. After a few years of reading, talking to mentors in the fitness industry, and practicing, I've become more in-tune to my body. However, for beginners and pros alike, the... Read more Chevron

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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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