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Old Man Bateman
January 26, 2011
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Taking a trip down memory lane can sometimes be a good thing, sometimes a bad thing, and then there are times when it’s just downright spooky. Today’s trip definitely fell…
Mmmm, eh went the little green frog one day…
January 24, 2011
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Sixteen years. Wow. It’s been that long since I last had someone in the flesh to discuss my diabetes with, a peer who really, truly knew exactly what I went…
Back in the saddle again
January 23, 2011
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Getting back into a routine again is tough. Even though I spent months longing for this day to arrive, and the entire morning this morning singing Back In The Saddle…
Big ‘Type 1’ Theory
January 21, 2011
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Being a rock star diabetic does have its drawbacks – like when you’re looking for medical expertise and the professionals look at you like you’ve got snot hanging out of…
Stuck together like glue
January 20, 2011
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That’s it, I am done with you. I’ve tried to be your friend for 32 years, Mr. English, but the friendliness is gone. I’m tired of your mixed messages, tired…
Beam me up already
January 18, 2011
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Today was just one of those days where my inner clock seemed to be off by an hour or two. I blame the recently consistent mid-morning low blood sugars, and…
Spinny wheel of death
January 17, 2011
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Phew, she said, as she swiped away the beads of sweat lining her brow and breathed out a gust of relief. It was 4 p.m., seven hours after the registration…
Please shine down on me…
January 16, 2011
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When I woke up this morning to the rain pelting off my bedroom window, I smothered the pillow over my head and prayed for it to stop. I never used…
Well shake it up baby now…
January 14, 2011
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Have you ever read an email and got so excited about the contents you felt like jumping up and down, or shaking your fists and grinning from ear to ear,…
Winter wonderland on steroids
January 12, 2011
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Snow: 10 to 15 cm in New West, 28 cm in Chilliwack. This morning I woke up to a Winter wonderland – on steroids! Needless to say, I was home bound…
A scheduling nightmare
January 11, 2011
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Planning a training schedule is like doing a math exam – both of which I did NOT enjoy. For previous trainings, I’ve relied on the Running Room or my Running Guru…
Only in France
January 10, 2011
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When I asked yesterday if there was one race you could do what would it be, I neglected to share with you what my race would be. So, here you…
