March Newsletter 2010 Part One

WORDS FROM HYPOACTIVE RIDER GAVIN WRIGHT

With all the training and activity this month I'm sure you'll have to pause to catch your breath to read these snippets of news. We had the Swim at the end of February, the Run on the weekend just gone, there's the M2M at the end of this month and, of course, there's always tons of organisational stuff going on in the background. It's a very busy time of year and we mustn't forget to thank all those who contribute to HypoActive as volunteers, friends and sponsors to make it possible. Thanks guys. If you were here I'd hug you.

I know these words go out to Type 1's who work hard on their bikes, run, swim, lift weights, fence and heaps of other good stuff. I'm sure also there are some who want to know and do more, but struggle with all sorts of difficulties just getting it done. Actually, I suffer from that sometimes too. Well, I was lucky enough to be one of the participants in the recent AcT1vate weekend and here's one tip from top psychologist and speaker Helen Donovan that I found really useful. Apologies if you already know or do this anyway, but some might find it of help. Research has shown that if you write down your exercise aspirations for the week/month/year you are significantly more likely to fulfill them. If you find someone you can report to on how you're keeping up with your schedule, there's an even bigger chance that you'll stick to it. So if you do find yourself getting stuck behind the computer and not exercising why not jot down a plan and, if you can, involve someone who wouldn't mind helping you reach your goals.

Understanding barriers to exercise and then eliminating them is a fascinating - and very worthwhile - process. Rain's a good one and one I think almost everyone has recently become a little overfamiliar with. It can be tricky to look out the window, study the downpour and think Yes! It's bicycle time! But you don't have to be riding long to appreciate the cooling effect of rain. It's really the same kind of wetness you get in the shower. It's all a question of how you perceive it - and that's up to you. Anyway, for all those in training - good on you I hope it's going well.

I've gone and promised all those I've asked for sponsorship for the coming M2M that I'll try and top the 300km mark in 24 hours. I'm not sure if I can even do that, so I'd better go and do some practice on my bike.

Gavin
HypoActive rider

Links for all upcoming news and events below

Stingrays go the distance

2010 saw the fourth HypoActive MS MegaSwim team take to the water. Dubbed the 'Stingrays' the team stuck it out despite being down 3 swimmers due to injury!
For more: http://www.hypoactive.org/content/stingrays-go-distance

Type 1's Run for the Kids

Last Sunday 15 people donned the HypoActive - Insulin Injected Engine - singlet for this superb effort to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital. There were new faces and some spectacular sprints - full report to follow shortly.

2010 Murray to Moyne

Our eighth year of riding this 520km, 24hr cycle relay. Our M2M team is coming from far and wide and will once again prove that a team of type 1's can do amazing things.
As always, we've got some new faces and some old ones. In fact, we've got a couple of riders returning after a break of five years or more. You can check them all out - and donate - at the Everyday Hero website.
For more: http://www.hypoactive.org/content/2010-murray-moyne

Everyday Hero: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/team_hypoactive

OTHER FANTASTIC STUFF GOING ON

DESA Survey

The Diabetic Exercise and Sports Association are doing a daily practice questionnaire for endurance athletes with type 1 diabetes. If you're type 1, over 18 and consider yourself an enduro, there are just a few days left to fill in this vauable survey and contribute to a graduate research study about diabetes management practices for those who put in the hard graft.
http://www.diabetes-exercise.org/news-and-notes.html
Some questions are asked in imperial measurements. You will need to convert.
http://www.onlineconversion.com/

These guys even have a converter for blood sugar readings: http://www.onlineconversion.com/blood_sugar.htm

ReAcT1vate

Good news in the aftermath of the successful exercise and type 1 diabetes residential weekend, AcT1vate. DAV and the HA prez have met up and discussed future prospects. It seems that DAV are happy to include AcT1vate as part of their program and there is a proposed weekend sequel towards the end of the year. More news as it develops.
http://www.hypoactive.org/content/act1vate-dynamic-success

http://www.hypoactive.org/content/act1vate-weekend-type-ones-exercise-and-diabetes

HypoActive rider on the telly

Regular HypoActive Murray to Moyne cyclist and all-round cycle adventurer, Gavin Wright, made the Gold Coast news recently. Gavin's recent attempt at breaking the world record at altitude is an inspiring story for anyone - let alone for someone with type one diabetes!
Check it out: http://www.nbntv.com.au/index.php/2010/02/27/gold-coast-mans-inspirational-feat/

That's all for now.