Author Archives: Gillian

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About Gillian

I am a type 1 diabetic diagnosed at the age of 30. I run marathons, participate in bike races , ironman triathlons and everything in between.

Listening to my body

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Gillian

I have hard time with listening to my body sometimes.  I never want to stop and wait for something to heal.  My phylosophy is always to run through the pain, get it treated and move on.  Lately, I’ve been having terrible hamstring … Continue reading →

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The dreaded track, a chicago gem and don’t ground me mr. dentist

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Gillian

First things first, I made it to the track again this morning! Yay me! 🙂  two weeks in a row.  I still had to talk myself into it, which took way too long in the morning which made me late … Continue reading →

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Its not always the diabetes

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Gillian

I woke up this morning and felt like I had been run over by a train.  My immediate thought was oh,oh my BG must be through the roof.  My body hurt I was drowsy despite getting a decent amount of … Continue reading →

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Doable goals and inventory of pain

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Gillian

This week I planned to get back into certain workouts that have been neglected post-ironman (May 19th).  It had been four weeks so I decided that if I could at the very least get to the workout regardless of how … Continue reading →

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Chance meeting

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Gillian

There is one thing about having diabetes that I do like.  There are a lot of negative things to say about it of course but the one thing I like is that I get to meet some amazing people through … Continue reading →

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Insulindependence Symposium

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Gillian

Great opportunity for diabetics planning on doing the Chicago Triathlon! Or any other triathlon!  See link below. Insulindependence-2.Chicago.Recruitment.Linked

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Protein Pancake and Bolus nirvana

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Gillian

Ever since I tried to go Paleo I have fallen in love with my protein pancake.  It is my favorite part of the day.  The morning with my coffee, my protein pancake with almond butter and blueberries on top.  It … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a bad bike owner

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gillian

Ok I’ll admit it right here and now.  I am a terrible bike owner.  I love bikes and the freedom they give me but when it comes down to taking care of them I suck!  Anything goes wrong and I … Continue reading →

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Red Rider

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Gillian

Today I did the Chicago Tour de Cure ride for the American Diabetes Association.  I LOVE this ride for many reasons.  First and foremost what better reason to ride than to raise money for such a great cause.  Second, it … Continue reading →

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Grazing and morning exercise

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Gillian

  Last night I attended a charity event at Goose Island Brewery.  My CDE (certified diabetes educator) is the founder for the charity  Slamdunk Kids  for Diabetes Basketball Camp.  A wonderful charity that offers free basketball camps to kids with … Continue reading →

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