Camp isn't just for Kids

I'm kinda nervous. I've never been away from home for this long before. Tricia says I'm going to make lots of new friends, but I'm still worried. I've got all of my stuff packed; my diabetes supplies, toothbrush, running shoes, clean undies, racing helmet shoes and sunglasses, sleeping bag, and Mr. Tuddles (my loaner insulin pump). I'm going to camp tomorrow!!!



A picture from one of the sessions of the Diabetes Training Camp.








Tomorrow I'm headed off the Diabetes Training Camp, a camp for individuals with diabetes to learn about diabetes and exercise. With the move and the new job last year I didn't get the opportunity to travel to the camp last year with Team Triabetes. But the camp Director, Dr. Matt Corcoran, was gracious enough to let us come to camp again this year.

The feedback on these camps are just tremendous. By reading through the bios on the website, you get the feel that anyone from college-bound athletes, to triathletes, to individuals who just want to take control of their disease, can come to camp become a part of something special. I can't wait to have time to train with others with the same challenges as myself, a chance to learn about my disease and the effects of exercise on it, and an opportunity to set a plan for this year's races.

I'll be sure to send you a description of everything that happens next week. Wish Me luck!

If you'd like to see more about the Diabetes Training Camp, just click the link