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.

One of my Heros

Tribuddies 2010

Wouldn't take a cure!

Generation UCAN

Alright guys one of my biggest road blocks the last few months has been supplements. Some taste great, but are loaded with sugar, and don't last as long as they are intended. Others taste horrible and most of the time your not even going to give it a second thought as it doesn't get past the gag reflex. I have recently been introduced to a product that I am really excited about. "Generation UCAN products will sustain energy balance, maintain glucose levels and control food cravings." (UCAN WEBSITE)

Proof is in the pudding
Tonight I swam 4000 meters. Aprox. 30 min prior to I had their lemonade Sports Drink. I took my insulin pump off 10 min prior to engaging in the swim. My Blood sugars were a text book 130. It wasn't a strenuous swim but it was long. About half way in I had a 1/4 of another bottle (Lemonade). After finishing my swim I finished off the remaining 3/4, and consumed a Chocolate protein drink mix while not bolusing for it. My Blood sugars were 145 getting out. Most stoked about the results two hours later. Normally after being off the pump and consuming what I would normally drink my blood sugars generally would run low to mid 200's but this evening they are a steady in the 130's.