Category Archives: Triathlon

CampWILD, the premier TeamWILD event, starts in less than one month! Grab your spot now.

Your life with diabetes exercise and nutrition will forever be transformed by coming to CampWILD2013. Don’t wait a moment longer. You, your health, your future depend on it.

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Diabetes and Nutrition Duathlon Race Day Plan for TeamWILD Director Mari Ruddy

Here at TeamWILD we see ourselves and you as athletes first, people with diabetes second. With that in mind, athletes of all kinds who take themselves seriously, they prepare. Multisport athletes in particular. Part of what make multisport so much … Continue reading

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How to Swim with Diabetes

TeamWILD’s own Alex and Karen discuss different strategies for diabetic swimmers. Ever wonder what to take to the pool? Where to keep it? Alex and Karen share their approaches to hitting the pool.

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Diabetes Exercise and Empowerment: come to CampWILD2013

It’s one thing for Mari to suggest that you would love coming to CampWILD, it’s another to hear about CampWILD from former campers. Mara and Brenda talk about their experiences at Camp!

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Diabetes in the New Year: Goal Setting for Diabetes Wellness in 2013

Setting Goals for 2013 It’s the New Year, and for some reason this year seems like a BIG year. Maybe for me it’s because I’m a full two years out from my last bout with breast cancer, and I feel … Continue reading

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TeamWILD Diabetic Athlete Completes Ironman, second attempt, after big crash!

Karen did it! And we at TeamWILD are so proud of her! Here is her Race Report. Please share it far and wide, as her journey is particularly inspirational. And she’s a great writer! Karen has had type 1 diabetes … Continue reading

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How Does A Diabetic Athlete Do An Open Water Swim? Tips from TeamWILD!

Open Water swimming is often a challenge for anyone doing a triathlon. Add in insulin pumps, fear of low blood sugars, and the stakes get even higher. Recently a TeamWILD athlete, Ellen, was preparing for her first Olympic distance triathlon … Continue reading

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Diabetic TeamWILD Athlete To Conquer Ironman Wisconsin

NEW UPDATE: If you want to track Karen’s progress at Ironman Wisconsin on Sunday: CLICK HERE! This Sunday, September 9th, TeamWILD original member and staff, Karen Lipinsky will race at Ironman Wisconsin in Madison. Last year, she also raced and … Continue reading

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Learn About Being a WILD Athlete in New Zealand

TeamWILD’s Mental Skills Coach, Ginger Vieira interviewed WILD Athlete, Heidi-Jane James for Diabetes Daily. Heidi-Jane James lives down yonder, in New Zealand (NZ). She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1992, and it has never slowed her down. Last … Continue reading

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Come to CampWILD and ride a beautiful bike!

TeamWILD just partnered with Bicycle Village to bring an awesome deal to all CampWILD campers who need to rent a bike for camp. Check out this fun video that explains what bike you get to rent!And sign up for CampWILD … Continue reading

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