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Diabetic 4 minute mile (Read 398 times)

dup84

posted: 9/24/2007 at 5:34 PM

So I was just throwing this out there and wanted to see if anyone knows of a diabetic type 1 or 2 that has run under 4 minutes in the mile?

joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 9/24/2007 at 9:07 PM

not that I'm aware but don't see why not. might check w/ the DESA folks

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The Inferno

posted: 10/8/2007 at 11:26 AM

I really doubt it. Not b/c Type 1 diabetes would not allow for it... just b/c not many people run sub-4. Ive run a 4:23 mile and 1:55 half, but 4 mins is elite level running.

dup84

posted: 10/8/2007 at 12:38 PM

Well that is why I am asking because I am fairly close running 4.02 mile and 3.46 1500m, and a type 1 diabetic. I have tried researching as best I can and can not find anyone that has. I figured it would be a great accomplishment. Good luck training....

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The Inferno

posted: 10/8/2007 at 2:07 PM

Yeah, thats really impressive regardless, and doing it with type-1 diabetes just adds to it. Good Luck with everything.

joe_h

The voice of mile 18

posted: 10/8/2007 at 3:08 PM

WOW! please keep us informed that is a fantastic accomplishment for any runner. good luck!

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The Inferno

posted: 10/9/2007 at 10:57 AM

Also, I dont know how long youve been a type-1 diabetic, but be real careful after the first couple years. They Huney-Moon phase wears off and your body doesnt help with insulin at all anymore. I sorta learned this the hard way in college. I ran pretty fast my senior year in HS which was my first year as a diabetic. In college I did well my first year, but when my body completely stopped making insulin I took a lot of steps backwards and it took me til now to get back to where I was my Senior year in High School. You just have to be real careful to monitor any changes.

marcus_g

posted: 10/11/2007 at 10:32 PM

Very cool, Brian - my guess is you'd be the first! The only other "elite" diabetic runner I've heard of Missy Foy, but she's a marathoner: http://www.darmangroup.com/bios/foy.htm

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Chenille

posted: 10/13/2007 at 10:36 PM

WoW - Brian - that is amazing! Congrats! Loved the write up they gave you Smile

Good luck

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