Completed the Standard Chartered Half Marathon !

I completed the Standard Chartered Half Marathon with a timing of 2:20:39. Enjoyed the run, learnt about the importance of hydration and eating while running, will aim to do better in future runs. Cheers.

Running the Standard Chartered Half Marathon 06 Dec 09

I will be running the Standard Chartered Half Marathon, have taken part in this event for 4 years now, will be there to enjoy the atmosphere and the run too, will do my best, cheers.

Interesting MTV, Pretty Catchy !

Pretty catchy MTV. Cyclists will enjoy it, cheers.

Armstrong and Phil Southerland can do it for their diseases, so can i ?

Here is a video by Armstrong, it is something to dream about, Dream on.

Marco

Inspiration For Diabetics

Another member of Team Type 1 sharing her life on Diabetes. Pretty inspiring. You can view her story from this link too, http://www.newson6.com/Global/category.asp?C=121535&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=3810337

Cheers.

Founder of Team Type 1 sharing his Life with Diabetes

Here's a video by Phil Southerland, Founder of Team Type 1, sharing his life with Diabetes. Cheers.

Marco

Cool Nike Video, by Lance Armstrong

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Singapore Bay Run 2009

Hello Friends,

I will be taking part in the Singapore Bay Run on 16 Aug 2009. This will be my first Army Half Marathon, and i will be taking part in the 21 km. Let's finish it well.

Did A Long Distance Ride After A 2 Month layoff from Injury

I enjoyed a bike ride with Team Midpoint on Friday evening 29/05/09. Completed a total distance of 93.56 Km. My Blood Sugar Readings are as follows.

Time Sugar Reading (mmol/L) Food taken
1815 6.4 mmol/L Sambal Fried Rice, 15 Units of Novorapid
1925 4.7 mmol/L Half a packet of Mango Juice and 1 slice of Bread with Cheese
2035 3.0 mmol/L 1 packet of fruit juice, 3 slices of crackers, 1 can of 100 Plus
2130 3.9 mmol/L Half a Packet of Ribena, 3 slices of crackers
2215 7.9 mmol/L Finished the remaining half packet of Ribena, 1 Banana
2320 6.3 mmol/L 1 Snickers Bar, 10 Units of Lantus
0115 7.1 mmol/L 1 Power Gel
0235 5.1 mmol/L 1 Slice of Bread with cheese

Lesson learnt that evening; really need to cut down my insulin, and rest a while before riding on after experiencing a Hypoglycaemia.

Thanks Team Midpoint for staying with me to finish my ride. Cheers.

Marco

A Good Experience From A Run

Was supposed to take part in the Saucony Passion Run Yesterday Morning, as i just recovered from an iliotibial band Injury, I decided not to run.

But I was there to support my Friends who gave me support on a Venture to see people with Diabetes doing a run together to Create Awareness for Diabetes.

Thanks Bayer for their support. They sent a group of staff working in Bayer to take part in the run too. Some of them took part in 10 km run for the first time. It is a pretty good start. It is a great sight to see people with Diabetes and without Diabetes doing a run together and finishing it.

Hope to be able to join more Run events with Bayer Staff. Cheers.

Marco

Give Thanks To Bayer for Supporting This Venture

I would like to Thank Bayer for their support in doing this Venture in doing Sports and Activities together with People with Diabetes, they are a great support and help. May this Partnership continue to prosper. Cheers : )

Marco

Finished The Raw Duathlon But With Consequences…

Yesterday, I managed to complete the Raw Duathlon. I took part in the 10 km Run, 40 km Bike and 10 km Run Category, but it was a race I will never forget.

Consequence 1, I went for the Race with an Injury to my iliotibial band. I started the 1st 10 km with little issues, a little bit of pain but bearable. Completed the 10 km run in 1 hr 04 mins. Continued the 40 km Bike Ride with a little of issue, took a Power Gel during the 40 km Bike Ride and my injury started to work up… But I continued riding with cramps and a little pain to my right knee. I managed to complete the Bike League in 2 hrs 20 mins. The last 10 km Run was bad. After the 40 km Bike Ride, I could not even run at all and the pain to my knee was excruciating.

That leads to Consequence 2, I walked almost the whole 10 km, hydrating myself under the Scorching Hot Sun. I am Grateful to my friend Lawrence, who walked most of the 10 km with me, keeping a lookout for me and encouraging me. We were one of the last few in the race, walking to finish the race. In the last 300 m, another contestant ran passed me and Lawrence, I encouraged Lawrence to run with the Man to the Finish while I myself to walk and limp to the Finish Line. I ran and limped to the finish line, finishing the Race Second Last; in a time of 4 hr 35 mins.

I was in Pain. But the lesson I learnt in this race was, never go for a race with an Injury, don’t push yourself too hard, there are other races I can take part in. Finishing the Race last was disappointing, but I am glad I managed to finish the race without giving up, I will continue to race after this setback. I will improve. Cheers.

Marco

I will be Racing in the Raw Duathlon on Sunday, 26 Apr 09

Pardon me for the absence; it has been a while since I updated the Blog : )

I will be taking part in the Raw Duathlon, which will be held at Changi Coast Road. It will be my first Duathlon.

Have trained for it for 2 months now, until an injury hit me, I took a 2 week break due to the injury. Am much better now, just hope to finish the Duathlon Well.

Marco

Bought A Cool New Helmet

Hi, I purchased a Cool New Helmet yesterday, the Limar Pro 104 Ultra Light Helmet, check it out. The Helmet is comfortable and light, will use ot for future Rides, Cheers.

Marco

Cycled 26.6 Km to Try Out Rims

I cycled a Distance of 26.6 Km to try out a Pair of Zefiro Rims which I bought from a Friend recently. I started at 1715 hrs with a Blood Sugar of 7.1 mmol/L, I took a Banana and Drank a Quarter cup of orange juice before starting my ride.

After cycling for 37 minutes 40 Seconds, covering 13.6 Km, I reached my friend’s place at Buangkok Crescent. Rested for a while, and then went for Dinner at a Resturant at Jalan Kayu. I gave myself 14 Units of Novorapid as my Blood Sugar was 11.9 mmol/L. I had a Banana Yogurt Drink, ate 2 Chicken Wings, a Share of Pork Ribs with Fries and a pieces of Fried Mushrooms. An hour later, I had a cup of Chinese Tea.

I left my Friend’s place at 2145 hrs, tested my Blood Sugar, it was 3.7 mmol/L, I immediately ate 5 Slices of Ginger Cookies, drank some water and rode home from Buangkok. I reached home at 2220 hrs, covering a total distance of 26.6 km.

Rested for 10 mins, took my blood test and it read 7.4mmol/L. Learnt a valuable lesson, should have given 10 units of Novorapid instead of 14 units, will beware of the amount of Insulin to be given during exercise.

Marco

Apology For Absence, But I Am Back

I really apologize for the absence for of 2 months due to Exams and Attachments, but I am back.

Check out my Bike with a Pair of Zefiro K-52 Rims which I recently purchased from a friend. Looks Good and it also provides a smooth ride, Cheers.

Marco

Cycled 93.2 Km

I cycled with my Friend this morning (24/01/2009) and covered a total distance of 93.2 Km.

I woke up at 345 am, freshened myself up. I did a Blood Sugar Check before I cycled and it Read 7.8mmol/L. So I took a Banana and 1 piece of Biscuit and I left my house at 415 am to meet up with my friend at Siglap.

When I reached Siglap, I did a Blood Sugar Check, it read 10.0 mmol/L after I cycled 4.2 Km. When my friend arrived, we started cycling.

So we cycled for one and a half hours, and we stopped at a Gas Station in Pasir Panjang and I did a Blood Sugar check. This time it read 12.7mmol/L after cycling 35.3 Km. I thought through and it could be due to not enough hydration and I ate a little too much before I started cycling. I learnt a valuable lesson. I rested for a while, and drank more water before starting off.

We cycled on, from Jurong to Chua Chu Kang and also Lim Chu Kang. We went back to the East from Bukit Timah, to Rifle Range Road, Adam Road to Nassim Road, Botanical Gardens to Orchard. From Orchard we cycled on to City Hall. Because I needed to check my Blood Sugar, my friend brought me to a Killiney Coffee Shop in Purvis Street. So we stopped there and had a light breakfast. I did my Blood Sugar and it read 8.0mmol/L after cycling 80.5 Km. I gave myself 5 Units of Aspart (Novorapid) before having a cup of coffee, 2 slices of Kaya Butter Bread and 2 pieces of chocolate chip cookies which I brought along.

After Breakfast, I and my Friend went our separate ways. I cycled back home to the East from Nicoll Highway. I reached home after cycling another 12.7 km. When I reached home, I cleaned my Bike before checking my Blood Sugar, it read 3.9mmol/L. I immediately took a packet of Mango juice and a slice of Bread to cover my Hypoglycemia.

I cycled 93.2 Km in about 4 hours, learnt another valuable lesson on Diabetes Care. I will find ways to improve my Diabetes care. Cheers.

Marco

Registered For First Duathlon

I have registered for ‘RAW DUATHLON’ organized by Athelete’s Circle.

A Duathlon consists of running, cycling and finishing off with running. The distance covered will be first Running 10 km, Cycling 40 km and ending with Running 10 km.

This is my First Duathlon and it will be held on 26 April 2009.

Doing this race with another Friend with Diabetes too, looking forward to finish the Race Well. Cheers.

Marco

Cycled 53.5 Km

After finishing work at 1500 hrs yesterday (16/01/2009), I went home, took a shower and then I cycled to my Friend’s place. I decided to stay over at my Friend’s place as I usually train with my Friend on Saturday Mornings.

Before I started cycling, my Blood Sugar was 8.7mmol/L; I took a Banana before I started. I reached my Friend’s place 45 minutes later; I rode at a Speed of 29-33 km/h and covered 13.2 km. I took my Blood Sugar upon reaching his place, it read 3.2mmol/L. Immediately I took a packet of Fruit Juice and a piece of Biscuit. Before Dinner, I took my Blood Sugar again, it read 6.3mmol/L. I injected myself 10 Units of Aspart (Novorapid) before having Fried Rice for Dinner.

Before I Slept, I checked my Blood Sugar again, this time it read 9.1mmol/L, it could due to the Fried Rice I had for dinner, and at my Friend’s place I just relaxed, read the papers and watched Television. At 1130 I went to bed after injecting myself with 10 Units of Glargine (Lantus).

I woke up at 0430 hrs in the morning (17/01/2009), freshened up and then did my Blood Sugar Check. It read 7.7mmol/L, I took a packet of plain oat crackers and 3 pieces of Pineapple Tarts; drank a glass of water and then I started cycling with my Friend.

After covering an hour’s ride where we both covered a distance of 27 km at a speed of 26-34 km/h, the route we used has slopes, took this opportunity to train riding on Slopes. Enjoyed riding down the slopes at 47 km/h.

We went for Breakfast. I tested my Blood Sugar and it Read 12.0mmol/L. It could be high due to the Pineapple Tarts I took, learnt my lesson, I should not have take 3 pineapple tarts, must take note and restrain myself from sweet pastries.

I gave myself 6 units of Aspart(Novorapid), then I took my Breakfast which consists of 2 pieces of Roti Prata (1 plan prata and 1 egg prata) and a cup of Teh Tarik. After Breakfast, I and my friend rested for 30 minutes before going our separate ways home.

It took me 40 minutes to reach home and covered a distance of 13.3 km. I rested for a while and then took my Blood Sugar check. It read 5.2mmol/L. I covered a total distance of 53.5 km and I learnt a valuable lesson, not to eat too much with a Sugar reading of 7.7mmol/L.

Cheers.

Marco

Cycled 60.4 Km Today

I cycled with 3 of my friends this morning, covering 60.4 km to make up for last week, as I didn’t train.

I woke up at 5 am to freshen up. Did my Blood Sugar Test, it read 5mmol/l. Had a snack which included a Banana and a slice of bread. After that, I went to prepare my Bike. Pumped the tires and lubricated the Gears. At 530 am, I left my house to meet my Friends.

I reached the meeting place at 550 am, waited for my Friends, did my own stretching. At 6 am they all arrived and we started riding. We cycled at speeds ranging from 29-33 km/hour. We rode from Parkway to Mountbatten, continued from Mountbatten to Suntec City. From Suntec City to Telok Blangah and into Pasir Panjang where we went into National University of Singapore (N.U.S) to do some slopes. The slopes were good training, but I need to get in shape to be able to keep up when riding on slopes. After riding in N.U.S, we decided to go to Hort Park, so we rode on the Ayer Rajah Expressway Shoulder into Alexandra Road and then made our way to Hort Park.

At Hort Park, I did a Blood Sugar check and it read 11mmol/l, and I believe it was due to the Biscuits which I consumed at Raffles Place, and not enough Hydration that caused it. I drank more water after that to hydrate myself.

After riding the outer perimeter of Hort Park, we decided to go home. To return home, we rode at Telok Blangah (the highlight of the Ride is going downslope at 46 km/h Woohoo, Thrilling), to Tanjong Pagar, Suntec City, Mountbatten, Katong and into Siglap where we had our Breakfast.

I did my Blood Sugar reading again and it read 10.5mmol/l, I really believe it’s die to not adequate hydration that have caused my sugars to be a little high, but I will learn from it.

Had a light breakfast, 2 slices of Bread with Butter and Kaya, and a cup of Coffee with evaporated milk. After breakfast, I rode home. When I reached home I rested for a 10 minutes and did another Blood Sugar Check, it read 9.2mmol/l.

Learnt that I need to hydrate more, and maybe check my Blood Sugar before having a snack. Will take note of this and implement it into my next training.

Cheers.

Marco

I Support Team Type 1

I read about Team Type 1 on a magazine called ride cycling review. I started to visit their website, and began reading their Blog to find out more of their progress as a Team in the United States. It is a Team founded by 2 people with Diabetes, Phil Southerland and Joe Eldridge.

I support them in all their races, their works to find a cure for Diabetes and really hope to ride with them some day. Wish them success in all that Team Type 1 does. Cheers.

Marco