Category Archives: Running & Diabetes

Insulin Runner is back!

I am back… what about the next challenge? Continue reading

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Next Mission: Geneva Half Marathon!

I will run the Geneva Half Marathon on May the 6th. My second 21,097 km… This time I have two targets: 1) I want to finish the race without any hypoglycemia. 2) I want to do better than 1h56m48sec, my … Continue reading

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Insulin Runner’s Relay Milano City Marathon 2012

It was raining, it was cold and windy, but it was great to run with all my team partners. It was an amazing result. Without hypoglycemia on the records!

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Considerations About My New Training Program & Diabetes

Running more kilometers, running more often (5 times per week), running faster, but running less per session. This is how I am training now, targeting the third leg of the Relay Milano City Marathon on next Sunday.

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Insulin Runner’s First Half Marathon Experience

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

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

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

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

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

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