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Friday, May 20, 2011

Anti Man Purse

Alright guys. Between work, training, kids, life. I am always found with my Man Purse (as my wife would call it) for the last little bit I have been searching for something that will hold my pump, glucometer, lancet, and strips, and I have found it.

Now mind you I am particular. Not a big fan of bulky things hanging off me. I ran into this company PAKBARA that has a sweet little product with several sites for your pump line to come out. so it isn't as awkward depending on where you have it located. I have been using it testing it out this last week in numerous facets. At work hanging off my belt. In training on bike, running, etc.. and I love it.

So in a nutshell of I love the idea of not having to carry around my "man purse" as I go about my daily business doing my random daily things (work, training etc...)

Check it out
http://www.pakbara.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

St. George has humbled me

As most of you have known the last year I have been working towards the St. George Ironman. 2.4 mile swim in the Sand Hollow Reservoir, 112 mile bike around the Northwest side of the area and then a 26.2 Mile run in the area.

Preparations went nearly perfect we arrived in time to settle and prepare for an epic race. Race day morning was not rushed at all in fact I was quite pleased with how peaceful it was. The cannon went off and we were on our way. A few people climbed over me kicked me in the face and gut, but that was as is expected.

Transition one was seamless and I was off to a great start on the bike averaging 18-21 mph for the first 30-40 miles and then it went down hill from there. At mile 54 just before "The Wall" the infamous 17% grade climb I tested my blood sugars 610 no wonder why i was feeling crappy. I bolused and began to climb frustrated that my dexcom wasn't alerting me and working with me. I got to the top of the wall and started to descend off the back side hitting 45-50 mph speeds. The only problem was I started blacking out. I pulled over to a spectator that was helping a police officer block and intersection and attempted to down some electrolytes. That lasted for about 30 seconds and came back up. I tried to keep going but ended up blacking out again. I pulled over and passed out on the side of the road. Spectators were there to help me off my bike, but by then i was in and out of consciousness. I unfortunately was pulled from the race and unable to finish, but I knew things were right.

Lessons learned.
-Check things a bit sooner (blood sugar wise)
-Dont rely entirely on Dexcom
-Check pump site and possibly alternate to a second site.
-carry a spare syringe with you
-Drink water religiously before the race


In this situation i feel my training and preparation was on cue. I think overall, i could have paid better attention to how my pump was functioning.

St. George Redemption is underway.

REV 3 at Cedar point Ohio is my next full iron distance race which is planned for Sept 11, 2011. I am looking forward to it as I will be toe to toe with some of my favorite people.