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The Diabetic Cyclist

Twilight Test

6/2/2016

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Each and every training run or race is a test, can my body handle the what is ahead physically and what about my blood sugar?  From a one mile run to a marathon the preparation is the same and begins the night before.  A high carb dinner the night before fills the gas tank and gives the energy for whatever tomorrow will bring.  Most races take place between 6am and 9am before the summer heat and humidity kicks in.  I have been in so many races that start at 6am that preparation as an athlete with diabetes is old hat.

Tomorrow I will be taken out of my element as I head to Bluff Point in Connecticut for a 7.5 mile trail run.  The race begins at 6pm which allows me to work a full eight hour day and have about an hour and a half to get something to eat and make sure my blood sugar is in range so that I can run to the best of my ability.  This week I have been trying my best to train around 6pm and have had some interesting results. One day I'm in range the next I'm below my set range while training.  Exactly what I expected but I feel that I have learned a lot in one short week so I feel confident moving forward.

As always the key to tomorrows race is blood sugar management throughout the day.  If I'm on the blood sugar roller coaster, tomorrows race will be very difficult.  If I stay in range then my mind will be focused and not worried about what could happen while racing.  With a the proper mind set and a flat course I feel that I can run very very well tomorrow.  As always I will be sure to have enough carbohydrates and fluids with me to run a great race.  
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Brando Baker
6/2/2016 05:19:10 pm

You got it Ryan- bring an extra gel just in case and put the hammer down!

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