I've been meaning to write about this one for a while. Saturday, 9/18/10 I did the South End Rowing Club's Alcatraz Invitational Swim. What a blast!!! I wasn't the fastest 45 minutes I think, but I did it without a wetsuit, and just had a wonderful time.
I got to Aquatic park, in my typical, last minute fashion. Luckily I found an amazing parking place, where all I had to do was move an orange cone a tiny bit to squeeze my car into a place that was totally legal.
I met my neighbor and his wife and daughters there, got my number, asked them to write 'diabetic' down my arm, and was ready to go. Blood sugar was okay. I took a meter with me on the ferry to have. forgot a syringe, so I got so stab my finger with my syringe (brought insulin too). scrounged a free gel that someone had left on the table, and ate it, then, when the time came, jumped off the boat!
Swam in pretty calmly. didn't really feel too cold, but swam a bit out of my way, as I was scared to get swept under the bridge. My mom was at the end, which was awesome, and then they had some amazing food. Including good coffee, and BUNCH of steamed spinach!
All in all it was a lot of fun, amazing, and I can't wait to do it again. There were people from all over the world there too!
Hi Annie!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Katie and I was wondering if I could get your email to ask you a few questions and contact you about triabetes for the NorCal region. I am a student at Sonoma State University and was diagnosed with Type 1 about two years ago. I wanted to join our triathlon club on campus, but would love to work with people who also have Type 1 Diabetes since they know about the specifics of exercising and blood sugar. I was referred to triabetes and insulin dependence by my diabetes specialist who you know, Phyllis Beiderman. If you could email me at ktesch20@gmail.com so I could maybe be able to get more directly in touch with you that would be awesome! Thank you so much, I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Annie - I have added your site to our blogroll at Norcalrunning.com. Please share the news! Also, if you know of any other great local running blogs, please let us know. Thanks!
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