107 miles with my pump!

[trailrunner]

I did it. I ran a 100 mile race with my pump! Well actually 107 miles ( I got lost had to run an additional 7 to get back where I started) No problem with the pump. Didn't bounce, no chafing. it was all good. I set a temp basal for the race, and didn't think about after that. I intended to test every 20 miles( each loop) but my meter was in my drop bag, and was too cold too work. So I just went by how I was feeling. I was probebly running a little high in the evening, had to pee every 30 mins, but otherwise I felt good. I managed to warm up my meter at the end And I was 190. No too bad after nearly 27 hours of running.

[gettingby]

That's awesome Trailrunner. Congrats !!

[valc3]

That's fantastic. Good job.

[Injecto]

Well good for you. Congrats. Now, if only I could get myself to run 1 mile...or 1 kilometer...or less......:embarasse

[moorejames]

Wow. Was that your first century ever or your first one with a pump? Either way, it's incredible.

[KritterMom]

Congratulations! If I could run one block I'd think it was really cool, lol. You obviously have what it takes! That is awesome.

[BriOnH]

Holy Cr@# Trailrunner!!! Congratulations!!! That is truely INCREDIBLE. I can't get past 5 miles without walking! You did over 21 times that!!!! How do you feel?? I have read that after such feats the body gets super tired but the mind seems to keep busy and makes it hard to sleep. Any truth to that in your experience? Do you have a massive runner high? That is so cool. I am telling all my diabetic friends about this.

Did anyone interview you by chance? This is absolutely press worthy imho.

[trailrunner]

Holy Cr@# Trailrunner!!! Congratulations!!! That is truely INCREDIBLE. I can't get past 5 miles without walking! You did over 21 times that!!!! How do you feel?? I have read that after such feats the body gets super tired but the mind seems to keep busy and makes it hard to sleep. Any truth to that in your experience? Do you have a massive runner high? That is so cool. I am telling all my diabetic friends about this.

Did anyone interview you by chance? This is absolutely press worthy imho.

No, no one interviewed me. I didn't get too tired( drank monsters engery drink in the evening) during the race. After I felt pretty good. I went back to my hotel and napped for an hour, drove to the airport, slepped on flight back. Since then I 've take a few spin classes and feel pretty good. I'd be on the treadmill already if it weren't for some tendonitis in my right knee.

[am1977]

Awesome~ very inspiring... You should be proud :proud:

[BriOnH]

No, no one interviewed me. I didn't get too tired( drank monsters engery drink in the evening) during the race. After I felt pretty good. I went back to my hotel and napped for an hour, drove to the airport, slepped on flight back. Since then I 've take a few spin classes and feel pretty good. I'd be on the treadmill already if it weren't for some tendonitis in my right knee.

I don't think there are many people in the world, living or dead, that can do what you have. It truely is epic.

[paulT2]

Wow,

Very impressive Trailrunner.

I'm glad to hear it all went well (even with a seven mile detour)

Congratulations, you are an inspiration to me and, I'm sure, other diabetic runners.

[Scratch]

That's amazing. When I first saw 107 miles I figured it was going to be a bike ride.

I'll be stoked when I complete my first half-marathon. I can't even imagine 107 miles.

[kgm0612]

Congratulations! WOW 107 miles. I'm exhausted just thinking about it. LOL

Karen

[notme]

I am really impressed and just as jealous. That is truly amazing and inspiring.

Congratulations on your feat and your feet!!! How long did it take you to train for this 107 mile run????

[trailrunner]

I am really impressed and just as jealous. That is truly amazing and inspiring.

Congratulations on your feat and your feet!!! How long did it take you to train for this 107 mile run????

Thank you, I try to stay in shape and keep a running base to be able to do at least a 50 k when I want to. My last long race was in november( 50 miles) and during december and early january, I ran 60 miles weeky, give or take 5 miles.

[Keezheekoni]

My knees hurt just reading how much running you do! I used to be a runner (was challenged by my dad when I was 11...he didn't think I could run a mile), but I grew to fast and got severe Osgood-Schlatter's disease. I've had two surgeries to try and correct it on my left knee, but it's left that knee weaker than before the surgery. :(

It's really great to hear that you've done so well! Congratulations. :D

[June91]

I think this is beyond awesome... :adore:

[Notey]

Wow. Incredible. Congratulations on completing the race with your pump. Thanks for being an inspiration and showing me that I'll be able to continue to run as I always have.

[mzizgayle]

Excellent, that is great!!!

[shot caller]

Congratulations. Question. At the risk of sounding ignorant, how come your bg level is 190. always thought that exercise would bring the bg levels down coz the sugar is being metabolised more than normal

[trailrunner]

Congratulations. Question. At the risk of sounding ignorant, how come your bg level is 190. always thought that exercise would bring the bg levels down coz the sugar is being metabolised more than normal

I think it was elevated due to stress. Always happens to me after long runs.

[Notey]

Congratulations. Question. At the risk of sounding ignorant, how come your bg level is 190. always thought that exercise would bring the bg levels down coz the sugar is being metabolised more than normal

I had the same question myself. As a newly diagnosed serious runner, I know that running will make it drop. I've heard that running fast as I would in a 5k as opposed to a marathon can make it increase, but clearly running 100 miles would be at a much much slower pace.

My guess is that it's hard to regulate fuel consumption and insulin while running that much. I imagine you have to consume large amounts of glucose to fuel your body and to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. I'm sure one's pace at the tail end of 100 miles is less as well which may not make BG levels drop as much either.

Those are my guesses. I've only been doing this diabetes since December. :D

[Notey]

I think it was elevated due to stress. Always happens to me after long runs.

That would be my second guess. :D

[poper77]

I did it. I ran a 100 mile race with my pump! Well actually 107 miles ( I got lost had to run an additional 7 to get back where I started) No problem with the pump. Didn't bounce, no chafing. it was all good. I set a temp basal for the race, and didn't think about after that. I intended to test every 20 miles( each loop) but my meter was in my drop bag, and was too cold too work. So I just went by how I was feeling. I was probebly running a little high in the evening, had to pee every 30 mins, but otherwise I felt good. I managed to warm up my meter at the end And I was 190. No too bad after nearly 27 hours of running.

That is amazing!! I am jealous because I can't even run a marathon...But I have to ask - do you run the whole 100 miles without stopping? Without sleeping?:eek:

[trailrunner]

That is amazing!! I am jealous because I can't even run a marathon...But I have to ask - do you run the whole 100 miles without stopping? Without sleeping?:eek:

Yep no sleeping, but a lot of walking at the end.:D