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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: Goals
BigK2012: Week 2 Recap
In case you missed it: Week 1 Recap Let’s start this out with: so training this week went…differently. My first few days were on par with the schedule, and then things just got wacky. The gym was closed Thursday, which … Continue reading
Posted in California, fitness, Goals, Half Ironman, racing, Running, Triathlon, Uncategorized
Tagged big kahuna, California, cross training, cycling, fitb, half ironman, half marathon, off schedule, racing, Running, swimming, training, triathlon
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BigK2012: Week 1 Recap
Its hard to believe that I’m already a week through half ironman training for The Big Kahuna. Only 17 more weeks to go! My first week of training looked like this: It was a little intense, and intimidated me quite … Continue reading
Posted in California, fitness, Goals, Half Ironman, Running
Tagged 2012, bike, California, cycling, fitness, goals, half iron man, half ironman, miles, run, Running, Santa Cruz, swim, swimming, training, training plan, triathlon, Workout
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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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