Category Archives: American Diabetes Association

Tour de Cure wrap up

Tour de Cure was a challenging and emotional day this year.  While this is true every year, this year Jerry’s death caused us to experience a different set of challenges and emotions.  I have written a tribute to my friend … Continue reading

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Be passionate: Remembering Jerry Pope

Passionate. A little feisty and a ball of fire at times. A great sense of humor and a broad smile.  These are things I will remember about Jerry Pope, friend, fellow cyclist, Red Rider and Champion fundraiser for the American … Continue reading

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Tour de Cure: Year three

This is the third year that I will participate in Tour de Cure, one of the main fundraisers for the American Diabetes Association.  I have chaired the Alabama committee this year, though I have fantastic committee members who have really … Continue reading

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Reflections on 2012

I’ve been sick for over a week so I haven’t had a chance to blog. I have thought about the past year and the one to come, however.  In this post I want to do a bit of reflection. Goals … Continue reading

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5 Questions for the Off Season

I saw a post on Active.com earlier this week titled “5 Questions to ask yourself in this Offseason.”  The offseason from triathlon provides an opportunity for assessment, rest, working on different things like strength and flexibility, and setting goals for … Continue reading

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YouTube link for video

My video seems to be down but I think Jenny may be fixing something for me.  Here is the YouTube version until the other one is back up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsv8D9hf2bg&feature=youtu.be

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Racing to stop diabetes: a 70.30 goal

Over the last few months I have mentioned that I plan on doing a half Ironman in 2013.  I am actually registered for two:  Raleigh on June 2 and Augusta on September 29.  I have also decided to devote my … Continue reading

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Still processing: CVLC

I am still processing all I heard and learned at the ADA Community Volunteer Leadership Conference this weekend. I came away with a renewed sense of urgency about finding a cure for diabetes.  The word “epidemic” was used several times.  … Continue reading

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ADA Community Volunteer Leadership Conference

I am in New Orleans this weekend for the American Diabetes Association Community Volunteer Leadership Conference.  I was honored to be asked to attend and even more honored to actually be here as I meet the other volunteers and hear … Continue reading

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A beautiful day to ride: Tour de Cure 2012

The rain held off yesterday until shortly after the final Century riders came across the finish line for Tour de Cure. It turned out to be a fairly nice day to ride, despite some wind in both directions. (That always … Continue reading

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