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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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Tag Archives: graduate school
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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Año Nuevo
For some reason last week I got the great idea to go on a long bike ride. I went on my first one a few weeks back through the redwoods, and while the hills KILLED by legs, I truly enjoyed … Continue reading
Posted in California, Graduate School
Tagged Ano Nuevo, California, coast, coffee, cycling, espresso, graduate school, State Park
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Schools Out for the Summa!
Its so weird to keep waking up and have nothing to do. Well okay there are like 10894710 things that need to be done, but none of them need to be done now. And I’m taking a ‘vacation.’ Its been … Continue reading
Posted in California, Gluten Free, Graduate School, PhD
Tagged burger, California, dancing, graduate school, ice cream, PhD, Restaurant, Santa Cruz, sorbet, summer, trips, vacation
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