Alyssa_dld
Biomedical engineer, triathlete, runner, blogger.
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Don't Look Down
http://www.dont-look-down.com/
Ramblings of a 20-something woman trying to find her way through a new job in a new city trying to balance her job as a biomedical engineer, training for triathlons, a long-distance relationship, old friendships and trying to make new friends.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 188 )
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Ragnar Trail Northwoods
After the last Ragnar I did in 2013, I claimed that I was never doing one again. Twice was enough thank you very much. Three years must be long enough for me... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ironman Wisconsin 2016
Six word recap: Second time is just as sweet.Ironman Wisconsin September 11, 20167:00 am2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike. 26.2 mile runFull ResultsI arrived in... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ironman Eve
It's Ironman Eve for my second Ironman and here I sit reflecting on my training and my impending race. In many ways, this is very similar to my first. And yet,... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Peak Training
I wrote this about 2 weeks ago and never posted it, but I'm sharing now! Ironman Wisconsin is looming and for the past few weeks I've been doing what I've terme... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Door County Half Iron Triathlon Race Recap 2016
Door County Half Iron RaceJuly 17, 2016 8:00 am1/4 mile swim, 56.3 mile bike, 13.1 mile runFull ResultsSix word recap: wet, windy, still strong race performance... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Training Tuesday: IMWI Week 7
Week 6 - Base 2 Week 2Monday, May 9 - 17 mi trainer ride Muscular endurance ride, 3x10 min in Zone 3 w/ 1 min recoveries, Time: 7:05 pm, Duration: 1:06:35, Avg... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Q1 Shopping
I'm doing something a little different today and sharing my clothing purchases from the first four months of the year. I'm calling it the first quarter... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Q1 Shopping
by alyssa-neiers featuring Apt. 9Apt 9 dolman topkohls.comT shirtebay.comCoeur Sports-Triathlon Shorts-Checkmateamazon.comLevi's high waisted jeanskohls.comApt ... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Monday Things
1. For Matt's birthday, I bought him (and me) season passes to Six Flags Great America. We debated whether we should or shouldn't buy them for quite a while, bu... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
2015 Racing Statistics
It's already April and the 2015 ship has long sailed. But I really enjoy having this year-end recaps to look back on. I already have done this 3 years in a row... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Meet Holly
The newest member of the Kurt household:Holly Pearl Kurt formerly Holly Berry (get it?) was adopted on March 19, 2016. I've only known her for about 2.5 weeks... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Five Things Friday
We made it through another week! Let's celebrate with a blog post.1. Matt and I are moved into our new place in Lindenhurst. It's going okay now and it's... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whole30 - Attempt #2
I'm very noncommittal to diets. I really enjoy treating myself with special foods or meals and in general I follow the concept of 80% good for you foods and... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The State of Things
Ahem. Is this thing on? It's been quite a while, hasn't it?Things here are mostly the same and yet different. After my last triathlon in August, I took a break... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2016 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Weekend Things
1. Football season is here! Last Saturday, Matt and I had our annual "test our relationship" day in which we cheer for our alma maters and trash talk the other... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
What's Next?
I've checked on a lot of races off my bucket list in the past few yearshalf marathonhalf IronmanmarathonIronmanand now, back to back weekends of half... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Half Ironman Double Part 2: Pigman
Six-word recap: Suffered through heat, finished with friends. Pigman Long Course TriathlonAugust 16, 20157:30 am1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Half Ironman Double Part 1: Steelhead 70.3
Six-word recap: Panicked in swim, still went sub-6.Ironman Steelhead 70.3August 9, 20157:00 am1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile runFull ResultsIt appears... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Door County Triathlon Race Recap
Two race recaps in one week. I'm on a roll. This afternoon we leave for a short trip to the Tennessee Smoky mountains with Matt's family so any additional... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Esprit De She Naperville Triathlon Race Report
On Sunday, June 14, I participated in the Espirit de She Sprint Triathlon in Naperville. The last time I competed in a sprint was in 2013 at the IronGirl race! ... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION