I have made some great progress. I was able to run 6.7 miles Tuesday with little walking. When ever I walked it was because my muscles got sore but my recovery was quick. This is so encouraging, being able to do that now will make it easier to train for the marathon.
I checked my sugar before starting and was at 98 I consumed a total of 68 carbs during the run and after I ended with my sugar at 123. I consumed a little too much but better safe than sorry. Thursday I a going to do intervals training to help me to speed up my pace. I will also be seeing a dietitian in the next month or so to help me figure out a balance between my distance running and diabetes. I have read so many articles about running that tell me to eat more complex carbs but as a diabetic I have been told to cut carbs out as much as possible. I know carbs are what fuels runners but with my body not absorbing it as it should I need direction. Do I still need to consume as much? I have also contacted DESA, diabetes exercise and sports association, they are going to forward my questions to an athlete. I thought that was awesome that they emailed me and are going to ask an athlete on my behalf.
I do apologize for any typos and punctuation errors. I am writing from my iPhone while waiting for my car.
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