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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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Category Archives: Challenge
Big Kahuna: It’s Here
Its hard to believe that after months of planning, months of training (though I kind of stopped blogging my training due to work/school commitments), and a few prep triathlons (Sandman and Tri Santa Cruz), the day I have been waiting for for … Continue reading
Posted in California, Challenge, fitness, Half Ironman, racing, Running, Triathlon, Uncategorized
Tagged 70.3, big kahuna, biking, California, cycle, fitness, racing, Running, Santa Cruz, swimming, tri, triathlon
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And So It Begins: BigK2012
Today marks the beginning of my 18 week journey that ends at the finish line of the Big Kahuna Half Ironman Race in Santa Cruz, CA on September 9. Talk about taking on a huge time commitment. As a grad … Continue reading
Posted in California, Challenge, Dairy Free, fitness, Gluten Free, Goals, health, racing, Triathlon
Tagged big kahuna, calnaturale, cycling, goals, graduate school, half ironman, nuun, races, Running, Santa Cruz, summer, swimming, training, training plan, triathlon
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The B2B Half Mary Challenge (Part 2)
Continued from Part 1… So I finished the SC Half with a 1:57:27. I wasn’t thrilled, but had pretty much set myself up to believe that a PR wasn’t going to happen this time around. So, the second half marathon … Continue reading
Posted in California, Challenge, racing, Running, Running Recap, San Francsico, Uncategorized
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