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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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- one of these children who will soon become my peers has a xanga site. yes, a xanga site. those still exist?! #gettingold at 5 hours ago
- omg i just realized i'm going to go to law school with children born in the NINETIES #ifeelold at 5 hours ago
- my bother just informed me 'gchat' is out and 'hangout' is in. i'm pretty sure only people at #google know this or am i behind the times? at 10 hours ago
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Tag Archives: half ironman
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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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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