Good evening
Firstly, apologies for this being a bit late. I was feeling somewhat dreadful yesterday and wasn't feeling up to doing anything. I hope you'll forgive the tardiness on this occasion.
Secondly, I just wanted to mention a few people who I've talked to this week. Firstly, congrats to @actualdancrosby who, by his own admission could run very far at all early on in the year, completed a 10K run at the weekend in a respectable time. Secondly, @Simple_John1 who mentioned to me this week that despite no interest in running or diabetes, he still takes the time to read this every week. That gives me a decent indication that there's some substance in what I'm writing which is nice to know.
I'm writing this evening having just got back from a 2 mile run. Circumstance has meant that I've done it not too long after having had dinner so I laboured round with a bit of a stitch again. It's certainly not something I'll be making a habit of.
I also had a sly look at my time tonight which I haven't really done so far. I ran 12 minute miles which I guess isn't too bad considering. That'd be a marathon time of 5hrs 12 if I can maintain that. I'd like to think I can get down to 11 minute miles by April but that's an aside. Finishing is my goal.
I'm getting towards the stage where I need to be doing some more intensive training so I'm thinking about trying for 3 runs in a week and entering a 10K or something in the new year. More on that next time I think.
Having felt a bit under the weather and such I've been tempted to resort to a bit of comfort eating (made all the more tempting having made gingerbread with my daughter at the weekend). I've coped pretty well with that all things considered. I've mostly resisted the callings of biscuits and sidestepped a tricky situation with a Kit Kat on Tuesday. I also seem to have reduced the number of hypos I have which is a good thing. Being able to stay in the 5 to 8mmol range is pretty good. I'll have a better idea of how well it's been going after my clinic appointment in December.
Finally, I wanted to have a brief mention of one of my charities. Whilst I'm sure you can all see my reasons for running for Diabetes UK (@DiabetesUK) but I felt like I should explain my reasons for supporting The Children's Hospital Charity (@tchcharity).
I suppose my reasons are two-fold. Firstly, becoming a parent has made me appreciate all the work that children's charities do a whole lot more than I ever did. Secondly, before my daughter was born, the doctor told me that because I have diabetes, there's about a 17% chance that she will get it as well. And that's something I find very hard to deal with - I have pangs of guilt that I could labour her with this condition which seems so unfair. The money I raise for TCH will go towards a diabetes camp they have for children. I think I've mentioned before that I can't imagine a child having to cope with this condition while they're growing up and the work that TCH do feels so incredibly worthwhile.
Once again, thanks again for stopping by and reading - I do appreciate you taking the time to read. I find it very motivating and it keeps me going when it's a bit cold and blustery outside. You can find me on Twitter (@BroomOwl) or on broomowl@gmail.com if you fancy a chat.
Take care and I'll speak to you again soon
Andy
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