Alyssa_dld
Biomedical engineer, triathlete, runner, blogger.
MY BLOGS
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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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BTN Big 10k Race Report
I have a bunch of race recaps are training recaps to write and I am miserably behind. But good news, I am in the taper period now so I should have a little extr... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Venus De Miles-a Bike Event Done Well!
Disclosure: I received a free entry into Venus de Miles without a fundraising requirement. All opinions are my own.Last Sunday morning I got up bright and... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Pigman Training Week 15
It's a little comical to put week 15 in the title because I haven't been sharing my workouts all along. But I am in week 15 and I feel like I should denote it... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Training Update
I feel like we should take a moment to recognize the fact that I am actually blogging. It's been a while, huh? I've been pretty busy with all this triathlon... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Against the Odds
I was recently sent a copy of Against the Odds: the Adventures of a Man in His Sixties Competing in Six of the World's Toughest Triathlons across Six... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
IronGirl Lake Zurich Sprint Triathlon Recap
IronGirl Lake Zurich Sprint Triathlon 2013June 16, 2013 at 7:00 am1/3 mile swim14 mile bike3 mile runFull Results On Saturday morning, I got up bright and... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ragnar Chicago 2013
First things first. The winner of the Venus de Miles giveaway is Lindsay. Congrats to her! The winner generator actually chose Katie the first two times, but sh... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Bike Rides + Life Lately
I finally have internet at home again! As it turns out, I didn't have a bad cable modem as I had suspected, but instead, I had a bad cable modem power cord. Read more
Posted on 12 June 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
More Random Things I Have to Tell You
I should possibly stop writing all my posts in random, but I have lots of short little things to say. I have a few ideas for actual blog posts beyond my rambles... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Thursday Things
1. Gah! I still don't have internet at home. I am pretty sure my modem is to blame but I keep forgetting am too exhausted at the end of the night to remember... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
2013 Race Schedule
My home internet is broken and I don't know how to fix it. That means no blog reading and no blogging from the comfort of my own home. Read more
Posted on 09 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
May Goals
It's May 2nd. Yesterday it was 80 degrees. Today, my Iowa facebook friends posted photos of snow. 4 inches of snow in parts of north central Iowa in fact. I... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Race Recap
Can I really do this? Can I really run a marathon?Those were the first thoughts that popped into my head when I woke up before my alarm at 5:15 am on Saturday.... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
South Shore Half Marathon Race Recap
So now that this race was over 2 weeks ago, I suppose I should write a recap. And since I'll be toeing the start line (um, in wave E) again in less than 3... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Week 23
Can I just tell you how close the marathon is?Wow! I'm thrilled that it is so close. Actually I wish I could be running it right now. Why aren't you here yet... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Running Blogger Survey
Kelly is hosting a survey linkup! Answer the running blogger survey questions and add your link to her post!Best Run EverProbably the F^3 Half Marathon. Read more
Posted on 19 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Week 22
The first week of taper is over and done. I'm still feeling strong and haven't done anything too crazy yet. Week 22: 4/8/13-4/14/13Monday - 75 min yogaTuesday... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
For Boston
I wanted to come here today and talk about how my marathon is only a little over a week away, how training is going, how excited I am to race. Instead I woke... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Venus De Miles Ride
As I've been searching for triathlon races to do this summer, I've also been poking around for supported or group bike rides. When I was training for my half... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Weeks 20 & 21
I alluded to my lack of motivation lately in this post. With longer daylight hours and warmer weather just around the corner, you would think getting outside fo... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION