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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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- RT @THESFMARATHON: All dreams are crazy, until they come true. #sfm2013 http://t.co/W242IQaduF at 36 minutes ago
- so someone with a nat'l gov't email just started following my blog…should i be concerned or excited? at 36 minutes ago
- realized that when i finally graduate w/ my jd/phd i will have been in school for 25+ yrs and i will only be 31. #studentforlife #gradschool at 1 hour ago
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Tag Archives: big kahuna
Big Kahuna 2012: Race Recap
*I haven’t been able to write this post, even though the big day happened almost a a month and a half ago because I didn’t know where to begin. Since I still don’t know how to start, and portray all … Continue reading
Posted in California, racing, Running, Running Recap, Triathlon, Uncategorized
Tagged 13.1, 54.6, 70.3, accomplishment, big kahuna, California, cycling, fitness, flat tire, friends, half ironman, half marathon, HIM, proud, race, racing, Running, Santa Cruz, sc endurance, SCE, swimming, training, transition, triathlon, Workout
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I am a Big Kahuna!
I am a Big Kahuna!!! 70.3 miles? No big deal. Yeah, that’s right, I’m a half iron(wo)man. Full race recap to come. [Sorry, this whole first-half ironman experience is going to be drawn out. I’m proud of my accomplishment, and … Continue reading
Posted in California, Half Ironman, racing, Running, Triathlon
Tagged 70.3, big kahuna, California, half ironman, racing, Santa Cruz, triathlon
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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 Uncategorized, California, Running, Challenge, Triathlon, racing, fitness, Half Ironman
Tagged California, Running, Santa Cruz, racing, triathlon, biking, swimming, fitness, big kahuna, 70.3, tri, cycle
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