Tag Archives: Ironman

CampWILD Camper, Jenny, Shares Her Athletic Goals With Diabetes

We are excited that athletes with diabetes from all over the globe are finding out about TeamWILD and CampWILD. Meet Jenny, who comes from New Zealand to join in the amazing experience of Camp. Plan to come meet her this … 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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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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Inspiring CampWILD event open to all!

Here at TeamWILD, we are very excited to be able to invite you to attend CampWILD’s opening night talk by Iron Andy Holder. He will be speaking at 7pm in the Ballroom at the Millenium Harvest House in Boulder, CO. … Continue reading

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Meet Inspirational Athlete with Diabetes: IronAndy Holder

This week we interview Andy Holder, founder of the Iron Andy Foundation and Iron Andy Challenge as well as challenge contributor at Insulin Nation digital magazine. Here at TeamWILD we are really excited to have the opportunity to start working … Continue reading

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Meet TeamWILD Membership Site Co-Director: Alex Osias

Have you heard the news? TeamWILD will be launching a membership site soon to up the Teamy Goodness aspect of your training and athletic life. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to find out when we launch. This … Continue reading

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In Search of Crusty Bread – Eating Well after a Celiac Diagnosis

Our WILDfit coach, Lynnda Best-Wiss doesn’t have diabetes, but she does live with celiac disease (an autoimmune disease that seems to like to partner with type 1 diabetes). In this video, she shares some of her favorite resources and demonstrates … Continue reading

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Meet WILDfit and Triathlon Coach Lynnda Best-Wiss

Lynnda Best-Wiss started her athletic career as a runner when she was 14 and is still going strong. She completed the 2011 Kona IronMan! She is a Level 1 USAT certified coach and has been coaching athletes, with all levels … Continue reading

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WILDfit and Triathlon Coach Lynnda Best-Wiss is a Kona Ironman!

Lynnda Best-Wiss is Team WILD’s Run/Walk and Triathlon coach. Read on for her Kailua-Kona Hawaii Ironman World Championship Race Report. WOW…what an awesome experience!! The Swim I didn’t want to go out too early because I didn’t want to tread … Continue reading

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What Does It Take to Be An Ironman with Diabetes?

It’s an incredible undertaking to be an Ironman. Swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, run 26.2 miles all in one day, in less than 17 hours. Add diabetes into the mix and the whole undertaking is that much more intense … Continue reading

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