9 months and counting...

Yes, indeed, only nine months of training left. To some it may seem like a ton of time, to others not much. Learning quickly all the planning that needs to go into this venture. Travel, logistics, insulin, test strips, backup insulin, backup test strips, adjusting basal rates, tri equipment challenges, diabetic equipment challenges, etc, etc, it can all add up without the right attitude. But hey, I wouldn't have started this journey if I didn't know I could finish it.

Planning right now for a week in Tucson where the Triabetes captains will be gathering in early March for a week of training, medical testing and working with friends at TriSports (www.trisports.com). On the immediate calendar in terms of preparation are the Canyonlands Half Marathon on Mar 21 (Moab), Wildflower Triathlon on May 2 (central California) and the HonuHalf Ironman on May 30 (Kona, HI). I've also recently registered for the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes in Killington, VT in August and the Tour de Cure here in Colorado also in August. Many other events on the calendar or under consideration, so hope to see many out there as the next year rolls on.