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Hiking Gear Faves

By The Log Book
Words & Photos by Erik Douds You are in the right place if you feel like a traveling pharmacy when figuring out what gear to pack on a hike. Hikers with diabetes must balance bringing the minimum amount of gear while making sure nothing is left behind. We also have...
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October 9, 2017
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Recap | Summer Slipstream 2017

By Event Highlights, The Log Book
Photos by Mike Last  |  Words by Jen Hanson This September, 45 members of the Type 1 community came together to experience Slipstream in Ontario. The weekend had the feel of camp for adults, with the flair that only people with Type 1 can bring. From educational sessions including the...
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October 5, 2017
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T1D & Community

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Words by Allison Mitchell | Photos by Blair Ryan When I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2012 at the age of 34, I felt lost, alone, and scared. Even though I had amazing support and love from my family and friends, I wanted to be around others living...
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September 20, 2017
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Backpacking 101

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Words by Jen Hanson | Photos by Blair Ryan At Connected in Motion, we love adventure. We love connecting people around adventure. We love the intense sense of community that forms when a group of people take a stroll to the edge of their comfort zone and leap into the...
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September 16, 2017
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2017 Adventure Team Photo Blog

By Stills, The Log Book
Photos by Blair Ryan  |  Erik Douds  |  Amanda Coschi  |  Olivia Power This summer a group of adults set out to complete the North Coast Trail - a challenging trek around the northern tip of Vancouver Island. A place only accessible by boat, home to the densest population of...
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September 4, 2017
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The 5.5er Canoe Trip Impact

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Words by Heather Gomez, Paul Vugteveen & Lindsey Palar | Photos provided by Paul Vugteveen & Lindsey Palar Have you been wondering what it would be like to join Connected in Motion on the upcoming 5.5er Canoe Trip this summer? We thought we would let our friends Paul and Lindsey tell you firsthand about their...
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June 15, 2017
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What’s Next?

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Words by Heather Gomez | Photos by Stephanie Hendy It’s been an exciting past 10 weeks as I took on the challenge of learning to run, and I’m excited to now consider myself a “runner” after finishing the Ottawa 5K! But if you’re anything like me, you like to regularly change...
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June 13, 2017
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From CIM, with Love. (P.S We’re Hiring!)

By The Log Book
The CIM Team is evolving! We're so excited for Program Director, Julie De Vos as she heads off on a new adventure, transitioning to a full-time role with our friends at Riding on Insulin! We are so grateful to have had Julie's expertise and enthusiasm helping to grow CIM's Slipstream...
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June 7, 2017
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Racing Etiquette

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Words by Anne Marie Hospod   So you made it! It’s race day! You trained for months and are healthy and injury free. Wahoo! You’re ready to tackle your first, third, or fiftieth race, and you’re getting excited! Race days are special. From the crowd support to the start line...
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May 17, 2017
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The Joys of Recovery

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Words by Heather Cole Recovery is something I have a love/hate relationship with. As in, I need to love it but I mostly hate it. I am the kind of person that likes to be operating in 110% mode all the time. I was successfully managing to work more than...
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May 3, 2017
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Things That Make You Go ?

By The Log Book
Words by Julie DeVos The whispers among friends, the silent googling, the missed training runs….let’s get it out in the open. Things happen when we start training and I’m not talking fitness gains, or increasing distance, or diabetes for that matter. I’m talking about those things that no one really...
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April 26, 2017
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Hydration & Nutrition

By The Log Book
Words & Photos by Hank DeVos Hydration Hydration is an interesting topic; there are lots of conflicting ideas on what you should do. Drink every 15 minutes! Only drink when you are thirsty! Consume 8 glasses of water a day! It can get confusing and frustrating. The gist of it...
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April 19, 2017
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