Howdy,
So the winner is... appx 200gms of carbs. But here is why. So I eat a solid breakfast, and then have an arrow going down afterwards. So eat a bar, and a bunch of these rice balls that Avery made for us. At the start line, I was at 257 with an arrow going up, and already shivering.
Then, we took off, and it was decided that we would not go full gas, which was a relief. There were some brutal winds, and if it would have gone real hard, it would have been ugly. 20 minutes in I ate a gel, and then another 15 minutes, a 2nd gel. I was drinking water, and not much of it. Let me put it in perspective, it was about 40-45 degrees, raining the entire time, and windy. We were all shivering out there. It was crazy. I tried to stay as close the front as needed, and got some good assistance from my man Matt Wilson. He took care of me with advice, and even went back and grabbed a jacket for me (getting one for himself too,) which was HUGE!
About 30kms from the climb, we started to ride faster. It was 60kmh downhill, 50km everywhere else... This is when it began to hurt. I had already eaten a cliff bar and 1/2 at this point, and took down some Cliff Blocks too. Then in the feed zone, had some temporarily warm tea, and a rice ball. This was about the last of my food. When we went to the climb, I was relatively close to the front, and then began to drift. It was steep, very steep. Made it to and off the back, and then it was survival mode. I was doing everything within my power to lose as little time as possible. Over the top it was Fabio and I, and we rode a steady tempo for the last 40kms, to the finish, where we got a pro-rated time. Finished shivering, and got on the bus for some warm tea.
Blood sugar at the line was 133 (only time I checked all day out there.) So my new trick with Navigator is to set some specific alarms. High is 220 and both high, and projected high are a short vibrate. Low is set at 120. Both low, and projected low alarms are a long vibrate. On a day like today, it was impossible to reach back and pull it out to look. So it was going blind, and just eat, eat, eat. In the bus, I immediately started trending up, and did 7units of Apidra, and ate 60gm carb, 20protein from Recoverite, a product by Hammer Nutrition, and then chips, rice, cookie, and a lot of warm tea. This kept me at 190, and began to trend down at the hotel in time for dinner.
Last night, I ran a little low throughout the night, and with today's intesnity I am gonna back it off to 13u Lantus. Might be too much of a drop, but rather run high than low here.
Off to a massage. Gonna be another cold wet day tomorrow.
Thanks for the wishes, and all the comments!!! I really do appreciate it.
Have a great night.
Phil
www.TeamType1.com
http://twitter.com/PhilSoutherland
16 comments:
Way to go Phil and Fabio! It was wet and cold, as Kyle and I rode a section of the course this morning. Good luck during the rest of the race. Going over the Golden Gate bridge tomorrow should be exciting!
Best of luck to you for the rest of the race. We were out there yesterday, following the race at 3 separate locations and it was wet and miserable. I couldn't even imagine doing what you were able to do. Our family has a huge appreciation for what you are doing and you are setting a great example for my daughter who has Type 1.
Way to go! It's so great hearing your reports and it is so excellent to see you guys riding this race. Have a great ride today.
Way to go Phil! You and Fabio did a great job on a day like that. Good luck & ride hard today!
Ed and I are behind you all the way, Phil! Hope the weather gets better soon!!!
way to go Phil! Catie and I are cheering for you and the Team. Way to hang tough. Here's to better weather in CA this week.
Chris and Catie in NC
Best wishes from us to you guys out there.
We hope the weather improves.
We are thinking of you,
Mandy, Paul and Marcus Antolli
Best wishes from us to you guys out there.
We hope the weather improves.
We are thinking of you,
Mandy, Paul and Marcus Antolli
I'm rooting for you Phil! Best to you and your team.
Driving in a nice warm car was bad enough in this weather!
You are doing an amazing job! We are all thinking good warm, steady blood sugar thoughts!
Phil, way to go! Keep rocking out there, we are all pulling for you! Go HARD!
Coach Cliff
Keep up the good work! I was cheering for you and Team Type 1 at the finish line in Santa Cruz. Living with diabetes can be frustrating at times, but watching you guys race is inspiring. Thanks!
Keep it up Phil. The Tallahassee crew is watching...
Allez allez allez !!
You're making Diabetes history Phil... Keep it up.
Riding blind is so hard to do mentally - it's just one more thing to add to what you have to think about when you're out there. You guys rock. Keep it up and I hope you get some good weather soon!
Phil, you are such an inspiration to my patients...and sometimes your sheer will brings tears to my eyes...you and your team mates are amazing individuals, and are making a profound difference in millions of people's lives. I hope you realize that. I would have stood in the rain until night time in Santa Rosa if that is what it took to see the look on Zach's face when you spoke to him. He felt so special. Thank you!!!!
Anita Markoff, PNP, CDE
Children's Hospital Oakland
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