The 'Running From Diabetes Podcast'

As you can already tell I'm not a writer. But I can talk. I've been wanting to create a podcast that helped me journal my dealing with diabetes. So welcome to my podcast 'Running From Diabetes Podcast' http://runningfromdiabetes.podbean.com/ . I just posted my first episode. A little raw with way to much wind noise but we all have to start someplace. 

I hope this podcast inspires others with diabetes that anything is possible. I know it is for me doing these endurance sports.

Just a little fun.

A almost great cappuccino from my new machine. Getting better at this.

A New Step Forward

After several months of not posting I decided that I needed to get back to what I considered personal therapy. I needed to post to this blog and in the near future create a podcast about why I running from diabetes. I needed to tell no one and everyone how I'm dealing with my diabetes. I hope that this account gives others, in the same situation, the idea that anything is possible even when the disease and its complications are at their worst. 

This week I've spend the majority of it in a funk. That's the best way I could explain it. It's not the severe depression I suffered several months ago but definitely a milder case. I've been unable to complete my to do lists and really have felt out of sort. I now believe that depression is one of the most insidious conditions one can suffer because it seems to have no cause and no easy cure. Unfortunately it is a major problem for us diabetics. I will keep you updated on my progress.

This week my sugars have been terrific (go figure). According to my pumps memory I've been averaging 119 with only one high above 180 and some moderate lows in the 70's but nothing lower. 

I ran my long run on Saturday of 22 miles. I was unable to get the scheduled 25 done but I'll live with 22. Especially since the week before I did a marathon. I took 3 days rest and ran 4mi on Wednesday and 5 on Thursday. Today is a rest day, I wanted to go for a bike ride but have been unable to get motivated. This weekend I'm scheduled to do at 15mi run on Saturday and a 10mi run on Sunday. We'll see. I feel very positive about my "Crazy Ass Birthday Ultra" (running my age in miles, 43, on my birthday) as of today. And the family, especially Jessah, is really getting into the support job they will play.

My birthday present came in last night and I just love it. A new Espresso Machine. It really lifted my spirits. Funny thing is I enjoyed going to Toni's track meet and going to Virginia's choir competition much more. Everyone talks about the benefits of parenthood and how most have no material base. Good thing I have many children.

I just wanted to throw out an update today, more like a journal than anything. Please keep an eye out for my podcast, I'm much better at talking then I am at writing. 

If you have any suggestions about my low motivation please send them over my way, I would much appreciate it.

Uploaded - 3\28\09

Finally

The finished product. The big stuff goes up with lots of huffing and puffing but never shows. It's the detail that is easy, muscle wise, but shows to everyone so it takes lots of time.

My training hasn't gone as well. I'm having a motivation problem and can't seem to get myself out the door for my runs. I got a few in but I procrastinate and when I do get out my mind tells me to cut it short even after mile 4. I would take a break and switch to cycling but I have a marathon in 6 weeks. Will keep you updated.

The blood sugars have been terrific. Since I've been home I've only gone to a fast-food place a couple times and my dinners have been healthy works of art. The diabetes doc emailed and wants me to wear a sensor for a week that tests my blood sugar several times a minute. I would love to have one of these full time but the insurance only pays if very severe conditions exist, maybe some day. 

Well off for my long run. You can tell my motivation that I'm updating my blog instead of running.

My parents birthday dinner.

My mothers favorite is gumbo So my kids decorated Mardi Gras style. I'm making fried catfish, gumbo, fried okra, and king cake.

My run today was very hard but I got through the 12 miles.

I've been building a sundeck all week and running. Lots of activity has kept my blood sugars low and quite a few lows. But my body is super tired and sore. Funny thing is I've gain 4 lbs, not lost any weight. I hope it's new muscle.

Windows and slider

We got the windows and sliding glass door in today. A lot of water proofing. Interesting day for the diabetes. I had 3 saperate lows, not fun. I guess it's this type of heavy lifting work and running 5 miles in the morning and another 5 at night. Physical activity is the key to keeping sugars low.