run on your toes or this will happen to you!!!

Back in College
When I was younger, I ran all the time. I remember once, back in high school, I was staring out the window and all I could think about was running after I got home from work that evening. In spring, especially spring time, I was always going crazy to hit the pavement. Running kept me healthy enough not to notice my diabetes until I was 19 years old. When I got to college I cut back on running. Playing Counter Strike and watching TV became the norm. Huddle House became the “lodge” for my friends and me.

The Now:
Now, it’s hard to find the motivation to run. Yes, I know it will help my diabetes and everything, but after work I’m so give out. People screaming that their server died, or their email didn’t make it to them in the matter of seconds it takes Zeus to squeeze out a lighting bolt. Mentally I’m completely drained. I know I could run for at least 30 minutes, but what’s the point right?

Running:
Keep this in mind if you are a diabetic runner or a reborn runner.

• The amount and effectiveness of insulin will change, prepare for lows. Consult your doctor.
• Try to run on your toes. At first it will feel awkward, but it will provide a natural spring that will allow you to go faster and further. This also provides a cushion to take the blow of weight your are putting on your knees. Try to land on the balls of your feet, for starters.
• Running “flat footed”  will cause your heal to act as a natural break. It will cause your back and knees to take the blunt of the weight as it hits the pavement or treadmill.
• Try to arch your back, or at least keep it straight.
• Don’t swing your arms violently. Keep your elbows around or near your side. Allow your hands to flop for swing free.
• For a long distances, try to barely bring your feet off the ground. Another words, don’t high step your run. On long distance runs you want to conserve energy.

I did not proof read this. so shoot me. comments please.

So, I have a new dilemma. What do I eat to bring my bg readings up, without downing something unhealthy like a candy bar?

• whole wheat bread, 2 tbspoons of peanut butter, real blackberries
• granola bars
• fruit juice
• real fruit
• peanut butter crackers

I know fruit can’t substain level blood glucose levels. You need protein to keep your levels at a constant level. You might find yourself low again if you do not stablize your blood.

If anybody else has some suggestions I’m all eyes

Lunch atop a Skyscraper is a famous photograph taken by Charles C. Ebbets during construction of the GE Building at Rockefeller Center in 1932.

This is image I look at when I’m running on the treadmill. This classic picture keeps my mind occupied. They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, I believe it. I never get tired of this picture. I mean if those guys could sit atop 69 stories with nothing but air between their legs, I can run another mile.

Running Through My Mind:

• Why don’t we still wear funny hats like that?
• How did they stay up there without falling off?
• Was the photographer scared out of his mind?
• Did these guys ever know they picture would be sold in a Kirkland’s store?
• Did they ever try to spit on passerby’s?
• Did they ever try to take a leak up there?
• Do passerby’s think it’s raining? (see above)

I guess I have a lot of time to think while on the tread. I’m on my second day of running. I’ve got 3 good runs under my belt this week. Hopefully I can keep it up.