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Hello Carolina, I'me T1, pumper and and triathlete. I hope your event went well. My experience is a handful of sprint distance triathlons and one Olympic distance event. I hope you are able to do some "brick" workouts to figure out how to manage your diabetes when doing the varied sports and long workouts. I always test…

I've been using Runtastic for about 6 weeks and enjoy the iPhone app and the website. I've tried a bunch of different apps and my favorite while exercising is Runtastic. If anyone wants another friend who is on both systems, feel free to send me a note on either MFP or Runtastic. MyFitnessPal:…

Seems every app has it's own formula for calculating calories burned when exercising. They depend much on the setting you enter regarding your fitness, weight, etc. Most come up with values that are reasonably close, if you don't look to hard. Double check your settings. There might be a problem with one or the other. I…

Trees will certainly affect GPS receptions as the little radio that get info from satellites needs a clear view of the sky. There's a bunch of them up there so sometimes it will work even when it doesn't have a clear view of the sky. Tall building, canyons, trees and the roof of my house all seem to affect my GPS…

Congratulations! Glad you were able to make it even though you were sick in the weeks preceding your event. If I can ask for all of us approaching our first event, what did you learn at your first that will make your next event better? -Bob

It's so cool that you did this. I'm inspired for my own later this summer. Loved your video finish! -Bob

Hi Cas, So much in your message. I hope you folks are able to take care of Kevin Ware. That's an amazing story. I also don't know how to pick insurance. It seems every years is a gamble and since every person's situation is different and changes every year (changing medical needs, kids growing up, etc) I have no clue how…

I'm also looking for tri friends. Stolen directly from my profile: I've decided to train for a sprint triathlon in the fall. I'm working on the B210K program to gain stamina. I ride to work 2-3 times per week (8 mi each way) but the biggest challenge will be the open water swim. I was able to get to 1200 yards last summer…

I'm brand new to the site, training for my first triathlon, probably a sprint. My username is the same as here at MFP: forestplay -Bob

Here's something else to consider. I sometimes get knee pain when I have a tight muscle in my thigh. I do a little work on a 4" foam roll and it goes away very quickly. It's amazing! -Bob

I have a high deductible plan and diabetes (especially pump) supplies work through the deductible pretty fast. Also, my employer contributes to a Health Savings Account that I can use to help play a portion of that deductible. I was done for this year in March. The remainder of the year will be relatively low cost, like a…

HI Barbara, I think you actually have two questions in your post. First, yes too much insulin will make losing weight very difficult. We can be eating unneeded and unwanted food because of injected insulin. Insulin is a hormone that help our body store energy as fat. Too much insulin causes energy to not only be stored,…

I really like my LG Tone headset: http://fplay.bz/Ua3Dd (link to Amazon) -Bob

I last bought a pump about 4 years ago and will be looking to replace my current pump this summer. I don't think they cost $10K. They are more in the $4-5K range. Still, no small investment. Then there is also the cost of supplies: Infusion set, reservoir, tape, etc. Most people who use a pump also test multiple times…

Congratulations on the milestone! Most people consider running outside to be "harder" than on a treadmill, so you're experience is not unusual. I'm sure that if you timed just the run and not the warm up walk you might be surprised how well you actually did. -Bob

Ha! I didn't have any choice but to slow down and take really small steps! I just kept telling myself to keep "running" and to not start "walking". The actual hardest part was at the top of the hill when I had made it running. I so wanted to reward myself with a little walk. It was down hill at that point and I could start…

Yes! I was really enjoying passing other runners. Since I started near the back of the pack, there were lots of people to pass. It wasn't until the half way point when someone (a couple running together) started to pass me. I picked up my pace to stay with them. She pulled ahead climbing the final hill to the finish, he…

I"m a T1, pumper and also trying to lose a few pounds. Anyone still looking, please send me a friend request. We've got to stick together! -Bob

Congratulations! Love the smile on your face! -Bob

That's fantastic! Congratulations on pushing yourself a bit harder, longer *and* faster! -Bob

Everyone who has a pump thought like that at one time or another. It truly works so well, it's worth the inconvenience. I do miss walking around the house nude. That's really the only time I notice it. In bed, it just goes under the pillow and is removed for intimacy. It turns out it's never that big a deal. -Bob

I ran my race this morning. It was the 5K at the Marin Marathon and it was my first organized race. During W7 of C25K, I had a goal of running in less than 30 minutes. As I finished the program, it didn't seem as if I could make it in that time. Turns out I beat my training sessions by more than 2 minutes! My average mile…

I've been injecting in my belly for 30+ years, using a pump exclusively in my tummy for 17. When injecting, I tried to also use the top of my thighs and butt. I have some lumpiness under the skin of my belly. That's the scar tissue from hitting that spot too many times. I don't think anyone but my wife would ever notice.…

I have noticed this also. The first few minutes are aweful. I want to quit as I notice every little discomfort or slight pain everywhere in my body. After this passes, I notice I feel great, almost super-human, like I could run forever. That also eventually passes as I near the end of my training for the day. Yesterday was…

Hi Vicki, Last I heard, the Glucose recording feature of Fitbit wasn't ready for prime time. Since that would be the only reason I want to upgrade, I'm hesitant to spend $50/year for this feature. It's not even mentioned on their sales page for the premium service. I did a Google search and the descriptions I found show…

Thanks for reminding us of this. Instant results won't be as dramatic as hoped. -Bob (waiting, impatiently, for pool to open in May)

I'm now in the last week before the end of my training program and my first 5K. The race is next Saturday and I already know I'm ready. Today the program was to run 28 continuous but I was feeling so good I just kept going for a total of 33 minutes straight. I've never run this far (distance) or this long (time) EVER. I…

Thanks for the book recommendations. I downloaded them both to my Kindle. -Bob

Love every bit of Vicki's post. Great stuff there. BG is neither good nor bad. It's just data or information that can teach us something, if we are willing and able to gain the knowledge. -Bob

iPhone user: I am using the 5K Runner app from Clear Skies. I'm finishing week 7 today. My first 5K race will be next weekend. It prompts for run/walks with a voice and vibration. It has controls for a music player but I don't use it. Here's what I do: Start Downcast app to listen to podcasts while running. Start Digifit…