Monthly Archives: March 2012

Running in Paris

Posted on 03/31/2012 by Insulin Runner

I am back in Paris for the week end. Here I lived for six years. Here I started running 9 months ago.

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Planning Training for the Relay Milano City Marathon 2012

Posted on 03/28/2012 by Insulin Runner

On April 15th I will run the third leg (11.7 km) of the Relay Milano City Marathon. The third is, in my opinion, the most beautiful part of the race, is the one passing in the historical center of Milan. … Continue reading →

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Insulin Runner’s First Half Marathon Experience

Posted on 03/27/2012 by Insulin Runner

It was not so simple. I would be unfair in telling otherwise. It was very exciting, for sure. It was funny, indeed, and even personally meaningful, if I may say it. But it was also dramatically difficult and terribly unexpected. … Continue reading →

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On the Starting Line for my First Half Marathon

Posted on 03/21/2012 by Insulin Runner

I have my racing bib! I went today to the Stamilano Center in Piazza Duomo to collect the race pack and to get in the mood for my first Half Marathon. But, I must admit that, even though I am … Continue reading →

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Long Training Run & Light Hypoglycemia

Posted on 03/12/2012 by Insulin Runner

Yesterday I ran my last long training run before the first Half Marathon of my life. Click here for training details. I think I am really ready and I definitely  cannot wait to run this race I am waiting since … Continue reading →

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Hypoglycemic Running Crisis Experience

Posted on 03/09/2012 by Insulin Runner

Few months ago, during a Sunday long run (12km), I had my first hypo-running-crisis. I was not ready yet to manage this kind of emergency. Sugar bags I had in my pocket were clearly not sufficient. I even thought I … Continue reading →

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Few Simple and Basic Tips to Diabetically Run Safely

Posted on 03/07/2012 by Insulin Runner

What you should do if you are a diabetic Type 1 runner to train in safety:

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Countdown to my First Half Marathon

Posted on 03/06/2012 by Insulin Runner

Time has come! Two weeks remaining for my first 21k. The die is already cast. It has been since January the 1st that I am training for this target. Whatever I will do in the next 19 days it will … Continue reading →

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Running and Diabetes

Posted on 03/05/2012 by Insulin Runner

It has been almost a year since I started running. It was on May 2011 in Geneva when, after a copious lunch with friends, I decided to go out for a run to burn some calories. After 15 minutes I … Continue reading →

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Fragments about my running

Posted on 03/04/2012 by Insulin Runner

I am diabetic Type 1. I love endorphins. I discovered running. Running is tough. Running makes me feel better. I want to run wherever and whenever I can. I want to race.

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