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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: Running
Half Marathon Training Plan
At this point, I’ve run a few half marathons. I’m no pro, but the distance no longer terrifies me. I ran my first in 2008, less than a year after finishing my first race ever. In the past year, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in California, racing, Running
Tagged half marathon, HM2FER, knees, miles, racing, Running, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, training plan
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Recap: Raceolution 2011
Last year, I set the goal to run 12 races in 2012. I had signed up for enough races to make this come true, however, the universe had other plans for me. While I didn’t finish 12 races last year … Continue reading
Posted in fitness, Holidays, Raceolution, racing, Running, Running Recap, Triathlon
Tagged 2011, 2012, fitness, goals, half iron man, half marathon, marathon, race, raceolution, Running, running recap, triathlon
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Half Moon Bay International Marathon
Over a month has passed since my second marathon on September 25, but I haven’t been certain on how to recap it. I also didn’t necessarily want to relive some of the race. In many ways it was a great … Continue reading
Posted in California, Marathon, Running, Running Recap
Tagged half moon bay international marathon, marathon, personal reord, race, raceolution, racing, Running, running recap
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