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...
Read MoreWords 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...
Read MoreWords by Heather Gomez | Photos by Hank DeVos On Saturday and Sunday, a stellar group of Type 1s joined CIM at the 2017 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend to run and cheer each other on to the finish. Team CIM was represented in every distance -- from the kids 1K,...
Read MoreWords 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...
Read MoreWords 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...
Read MoreWords & 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...
Read MoreWords & Photos by Lauren Salko As a professional skier, it is safe to say that I love being active! For me, things can get a little old if all I do is sport-specific training and ski season does not last all year long. The best way to perform my...
Read MoreWords by Anne Marie Hospod Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a world without injury? If you’re a seasoned athlete, you’ve likely run through injury. If you’re just beginning an exercise program, you likely fear getting injured. Injuries are never welcome additions to our busy daily lives. Preventing injuries is...
Read MoreWords by Heather Gomez Part Two: What to Wear? You can read part one in our Deal with the Elements here. This week we find out exactly what to wear to prepare for a comfortable and successful run outdoors. Thanks to our expert this week, Phil Marsh of the Running Room,...
Read MoreWHAT: LMC Teen Ski and Snowboard Day presented by Connected in Motion WHERE: Mt St Louis Moonstone, Coldwater, Ontario WHEN: March 5th, 2017 WHO: Teens (12- 17) with Type 1 diabetes, siblings, families, and Type 1 adult mentors Join the Type 1 diabetes community on the slopes this season. Connected...
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