Run For Type 1 Today!

Some of the team in blue before the fun run kicked off

What a day! We did it! Up at 4:45am and full of beans for Run For Type 1. Bit of a bumpy start with a morning blood sugar of 13.8....bummmer. Which then spiked right before the run to 15! I'm putting it down to a case of adrenaline, well at least a bit of excitement. Lucky for me it came down to 9.2 in time for the gun to go off and it was pretty sweet sailing though to the end with a reading of 8.9.

After many weeks of less than ideal training, I surprised myself with still being able to run a good way in. But, then the stitch of all stitches set in and it was down to walking for a good 500m. Having not run properly in a while, there was one blood sugar check at the 3km mark (11.1) and then homeward bound.

The goal for Run For Type 1 and my diabetes in general has taken a massive hit from left field so it was truly reinvigorating and inspiring to see everyone who turned up this morning to run with me. It proved we are not alone in our diabetes, and you might even be surprised who's right behind you (and who's not!). To those who donated online - you are a blessing and I am so excited that together we can make a difference to Diabetes Queensland's Diabetes Basics program.

Bright and happy (and slightly red!!) after finishing the run

I am already taking notes and planning for next year as well as keeping an eye out on other events that Run For Type 1 can be involved in - I will be sure to keep you up to date!