5K@ADA: Much More Than A Run
BY BRAIS DACAL, TNN AMBASSADOR The 5K run and walk at the ADA and EASD conferences are a bit special. They have their unique vibe; it always seems as if the event has a personality of its own, and those who take part get rapidly absorbed by it. One of the greatest aspects of…
Read MoreTeam Novo Nordisk Featured on CNN Sport
How cycling’s Team Novo Nordisk turned type 1 diabetes into its ‘greatest strength’ Read the full article here: https://cnn.it/2Zj1E5Z #ChangingDiabetes #CNNSport
Read MoreFinding Purpose While Distancing at Home
By Charlotte Hayes, Head of Diabetes, Wellness & Education at Team Novo Nordisk Five months ago, most of us were looking forward to a new year, a new decade, and achieving meaningful goals in 2020. According to plan, a few weeks into January, Team Novo Nordisk riders and staff came together for a Training Camp with…
Read MoreEverything Is An Opportunity – Lockdown Diary of a Pro Rider
BY SAM BRAND ISLE OF MAN, UK – So let me set the scene. It’s January, the skies are clear, it’s warm – especially compared to the Isle of Man – and it’s the familiar, homely surrounding of the Team Novo Nordisk training camp base in Altea, Spain. January is notorious in cycling; it’s the…
Read MoreGet to know Team Novo Nordisk’s Nutritionist : Nele Compernol
What is your expertise and educational background? I did my studies as a dietitian at Odisee Hogeschool (Ghent, 2008-2011). After this, I did a Master in Health Education & Promotion at the University of Ghent (2011-2013). Because I was always interested in sports and diabetes, I followed up with a Postgraduate Diabetes Educator at Vives…
Read MoreHome Training Ride with Brian Kamstra
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Read MorePlanning for Eating In & Cooking at Home
By Charlotte Hayes, Head of Diabetes, Wellness & Education at Team Novo Nordisk Out of necessity, all of us are doing a lot more cooking at home. Whether you have great culinary skills or not, it’s very possible to create simple meals that nourish the body and the soul. Planning is the first step to mealtime…
Read MoreStephen Clancy on changing rear wheels in lockdown and reggae
BARCELONA, SPAIN – For Irishman Stephen Clancy the first race of his 2020 season for Team Novo Nordisk was the International Rhodes Tour in Greece. That race ended on March 6th. Two days later, the COVID-19 crisis hit Europe in full swing with Italy starting the first national lockdown. Sporting events all over the world…
Read More#CoachesTips: Physical Activity In the Current COVID-19 Situation
By KRISTINA SKROCE, TNN Coach Official measures that restrict people’s movements in the presence of the Coronavirus crisis do not necessarily mean that physical activity must be limited or eliminated from everyday routines. Prolonged home stay may lead to increased sedentary behaviours, such as spending excessive amounts of time sitting or lying down for screening activities…
Read More#CoachesTips – Developing a plan without a target race
By KRISTINA SKROCE, TNN Coach With this unexpected hiatus, it’s a good moment to work on weak points and concentrate on enhancing performance without having the mental pressure of a race. Training prescription is individualized for every athlete. During this period, some good goals could be building aerobic fitness, working on speed and power, building…
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