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Hi, my name is Elise and I am the author of PhD Strides. This blog is the account of my life as I run, cook and experience new things on my way to earning my PhD.
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Author Archives: Elise
Boston: My Broken Heart
The tragic events of Marathon Monday that occurred yesterday hit home hard. I have been trying to BQ over the past year (it would help if I actually run a marathon), and had so many runner friends in Boston, I … Continue reading
Posted in Marathon
Tagged 2013, bombings, boston, boston marathon 2013, heart broken, marathon, prayforboston, reaction, responses, run, runforboston, runners united
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CrossFit 13.5 Live Announcement
This evening I had the opportunity to attend an incredible event: The live announcement of the CrossFit Open 13.5 WoD! The event was held at the Civic Center in Santa Cruz, where I live (which also happens to be the … Continue reading
Posted in CrossFit
Tagged 13.5, California, crossfit, crossfit games, crossfit open, fitness, Santa Cruz, wod, working out
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She is Beautiful 5k
On Sunday, March 17, I got together with a few girl friends, from both SCE and CrossFit, and ran the She is Beautiful 5k in Santa Cruz, CA. I had run the 10k of this race in its inaugural event … Continue reading
Posted in California, racing, Running, Running Recap
Tagged 10k, 2013, 5k, California, friends, half marathon, pr, race, racing, Running, running recap, Santa Cruz, Weekend, Workout
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