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Christie Caldarella
April 7, 2010

My name is Christie Caldarella. I am 61 years old and have two daughters with Type 1 diabetes. My oldest daughter Anna, is a triathlete and has been encouraging me to get into better shape. Sooooo I am in training! My first race will be the Danskin Woman's Triathlon in Austin, Texas in June. I am also hoping to be in good enough shape to do The Rattlesnake Sprint Triathlon in Denver this summer. Back to my training. I have always been a walker but I have now started to jog. Swimming is the real challenge for someone who does not like to put their face in the water. I started taking a swimming class and my coach says that I should be ready by June. My swim class is Monday and Wednesday evenings and Tuesday and Thursday at 6 am. The class is filled with a bunch of young people and I feel like a drowning rat. I have been told that my sidewalk cruiser with its big seat and straw basket won’t cut it and just bought my new bike. It is a Scott SUB40. It feels really good and I love it. I am so sore and sleepy. It isn’t easy trying to keep up with my 33 year old daughter.

Sunday, January 31, 2010



Come join the fun! Team WILD is now accepting women of all ages and abilities to help spread the word that women with diabetes are a force to be reckoned with! Get out there and show ‘em what you’re made of!! What are the perks you ask?? Have you always wanted a team of coaches? Well, we have that covered! Along with our coaching we have top notch CDE’s, and dietitians that will get you to that finish line with a smile! Remember, you can recruit a friend without diabetes to be a Type 3 supporter!