Inspiration.

29 June 2010
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Thanks to Geoff for sending me this article about a chap in the States named Jay Hewitt, who now does inspirational talks about his Ironman exploits alongside having Type 1 diabetes. A real feel-good, if-you-work-hard-enough-for-it-you-can-do-it type of article, worth a read if you have the time.

A quote from the article:

“How bad do you want it? Ten thousand syringe pricks and 50,000 finger tests later, I want it enough to swim up to 5,000 meters, bike 70 or 80 miles, run 18 to 20 miles, do yard work, and enjoy time with my family on a typical weekend. That is how I earn my finish line.”

Of course the BeingDiabetic…

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By Nic on 29 June 2010 at 9.08 am
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Amazing T1 Ironwoman athlete!

11 January 2010
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I got an email the other day from a Wellingtonian named Heidi-Jane, who also has a blog: http://sweetsixteen-diabetes.blogspot.com.

For any of you who find exercise to be frustrating with T1 (like me) and who may be put off by trying to achieve excellence in sport because of trouble with BGs, you should read Heidi-Jane’s blog. This lady already has an Ironman under her belt and has her sights set on another four Ironman competitions in the next four years. What a sportswoman!

Heidi-Jane is doing the NZ Ironman in March and is raising funds for Diabetes Youth NZ. Please visit her fundraising page and give a donation: http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/Heidi-JaneHumphries/

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