Category Archives: Food

Reason # 1,987,321 to not like swimming

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

I got back in the pool this morning for a swimming technique class which I had been goint to quite regularly before new year.  I’d like to say it was good to get back in the water.  But I don’t … Continue reading →

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5,000 Kettle Bell Swings

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

I swear I did that many yesterday.  It was brutal.  It was something completely different from my last 18 Saturdays.  I did a bootcamp.  If you don’t know what a kettle bell swing  is – here is a link http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/eow-kettlebell-swing . … Continue reading →

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Chasing “down” the blood sugars – The Chicago Marathon Race Report

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

This was Chicago Marathon #7 for me and my 23?ish marathon in total.  Was it a PR-no, but damn I felt really good.  I really wish I could explain why. I had never run a marathon without officially training for … Continue reading →

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Pickles and Athletes

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Steelhead race report I signed up for this race as a motivator to continue to do some training after Ironman Texas.  I also signed up because it also guaranteed me a slot in Ironman Arizona 2013, this means I won’t … Continue reading →

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The “see”food diet

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

So lately I’ve been working a ton of hours, for instance today I arrived at the office at 7:30 with my workout bag, fully expecting to escape during the day to make up for my missed swim this morning, fully … Continue reading →

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Protein Pancake and Bolus nirvana

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

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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Grazing and morning exercise

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

  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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