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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: summer
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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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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16 Well Earned Miles
This afternoon, I took off on an adventure. My first post-finals adventure. I decided to take a break from studying (prelims start in 11 days), and take a day for myself. So what did I do? I took off on … Continue reading
Posted in California, Graduate School, PhD
Tagged backpacking, beach, biking, hiking, Pacific Ocean, panniers, parents, Running, summer, trail
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