Tag Archives: blood glucose

Reason # 1,987,321 to not like swimming

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Gillian

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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OVER BOLUS AND TRAIL RIDES!

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Gillian

THE OVER BOLUS AND STUNNING TRAIL The past two Saturdays I have rented a cyclocross bike – a lovely Trek ION from Trek of Highland Park Trek ION attempted to join the group cyclocross ride.  The first Saturday was warm  in … Continue reading →

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Feeling alive at five!!!!!

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Gillian

I spend most of my days indoors in an office.  The office has a nice view but its indoors and well its boring most of the time.  As I left my office today, Friday, it started to rain.  No, let … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Gillian

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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Leadman 2012 Race Report

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Gillian

Background This race was brought to my attention by my friend Hootie who works for lifetime fitness.  I think it was shortly after I had finished Ironman Texas.  It appealed to my sense of adventure and my love for travelling. … Continue reading →

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Pickles and Athletes

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Gillian

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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Running: the gift and even more races!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Gillian

The entire month of July I was chained to my desk.  I tried to get the odd work out in here and there but it truly was just here and there. This makes for a very unhappy Gillian.  During this time … Continue reading →

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More bang for my exercise buck?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Gillian

Yesterday my workout plan included a long(er) swim.  So I packed up my wetsuit and swim gear and loaded them up in the panniers and went to work.  During the day it came to my attention that their were rip … Continue reading →

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The “see”food diet

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Gillian

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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Stay motivated

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Gillian

I am stealing   sharing this picture because I can’t think of a truer statement.  You really do need to stay motivated and not let bad numbers get you down.  It’s much like endurance training, if you are injured and not … Continue reading →

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