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Below 7 / IMAZ

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Gillian

I ended my 2017 racing season with ironman Arizona. It was a busy season and I had set some pretty tough goals for myself. They included: Complete and beat the sun at dirty kanza in june. Complete Leadville marathon with … Continue reading →

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Twin Cities Marathon and Global Hero Alumni weekend

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Gillian

When I got the email about the 10 year global hero alumni event in twin cities for the marathon.  I didn’t hesitate to sign up.   I had such a great time the prior year.  Although this year would be without … Continue reading →

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Ironman Wisconsin 2015 Race Report

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Gillian

Ironman #4 is done.  I previously mentioned that I wasn’t really sure how it would go due to my lack of training.  At the end of the day, for how I trained, it went really really well.  My measure of … Continue reading →

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A DIAGNOSIS DIDN’T END THE RUN – Medtronic Global Hero Marathon Weekend

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Gillian

  I wish I could get these posts out sooner but I do take very good notes! The weekend and this report is more than just a race or race report about the Twin Cities Marathon it is about the … Continue reading →

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Power of positivity

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Gillian

Power of positivity. Following up from my last post, here is a picture of my blood sugar levels on the third day.  If you ever wonder what I mean when I say each day is a different, this should be … Continue reading →

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A tale of two days.

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Gillian

A Tale of Two Days. I know I’m preaching to the choir for other diabetics and we all have crazy diabetes days.  I had such a rough Monday, Tuesday was better but not great. I am guilty of not prioritizing … 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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Pleasant Prairie Race Report

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Gillian

Pre Race I decided to sign up for Pleasant Prairie Olympic distance triathlon just to get more triathlon experience under my belt. We all know i need transition experience and open water swimming.  This meant a 3 am wake up… … Continue reading →

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IRONMAN TEXAS RACE REPORT

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gillian

One of the biggest obstacles of training for an ironman and attempting to come up with a race plan is that there is no way to replicate race day conditions.  You train for 6+ months then you race and you … Continue reading →

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