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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San Francisco Weekend Part 2
After a full night of sleep, my mom and I woke up nice and rested on Sunday morning. We set off on the hilly streets for our morning walk. After a few rough... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
San Francisco Weekend
About a month ago, my boss approached me and asked if I would like to visit one of our customer's in Fremont, California, to meet with the current team we are... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Weeks 8 & 9
Since the last time I blogged, I've went on a trip to San Francisco and returned. It was great, even if it was a very quick trip. I can't wait to tell you more... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Recap Weeks 6 & 7
I missed last weeks recap so I am just combining them for this week. Week 6 - Dec. 17-23Monday: ran those 10 miles from week 5 on the treadmillTuesday:... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
2012 Racing Statistics
Why, hello. Part of my brain is still on vacation and the part that is remaining is focusing on work and surviving a lingering cold. No brain power has... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Recap Week 5
Another week, another recap. This week went well, I managed to get in all my runs even though I had to extend my training "week" by one day. Read more
Posted on 21 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Well Shoot.
Remember how I said this weekend also included some bad exciting things. This is one of those things. Matt and I left his mom's around 10:15 on Friday to head... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Casey Donahew Band.
Well I had quite an exciting weekend. Some things were the good exciting and some things were at the other end of the spectrum. Matt bought us tickets to a... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Illinois Marathon Training Recap Week 4
This is my first week of recapping my training, but according to my marathon training plan this is week 4. To keep things simple for me, I am starting to... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
All I Want for Christmas Is...
well, a lot of things.Welcome to the time of year when blogs are filled with posts like "Gift Guides for (fill in the blank)." Men, women, your favorite... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
December Goals
November seemed like such a promising month for me. The weather started off so beautifully and then it cold and then warm again and then freezing. And now it's... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Schiller Chiller 10K Race Report
Another three weeks has gone by in the blink of an eye and without a whisper from me here on the blog. What can I say? Work has been majorly kicking my behind. Read more
Posted on 04 December 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Quinoa Stuffed Mushrooms
I've had this post in my draft folder for a few weeks now and I'm choosing to post it today. I have several posts to write but every night when I go home I... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fun Facts Friday
1. It's almost 10 pm on a Friday night and I'm waiting for my boyfriend to arrive for the weekend. I think it's been at least three months since the last time h... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
November Goals
Happy Election Day! This is sad, but I am excited to celebrate the end of the elections because I am very tired of the commercials, radio ads, mailers, debates... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Halloween Happenings
I have lots of random thoughts going through my mind today. Therefore, I will be sharing them with you.1. Happy Halloween! I hope you get to eat your favorite... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Thriller in Schiller and the Rest of Sunday
After book club on Saturday I headed home to finish up my costume for the race in the morning. The Thriller in Schiller was a 5k trail race in Schiller Woods.... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Blogger Book Club October - Dark Places
This was the second month I was able to attend blogger book club and again I had a blast. Diana hosted for October in Oak Park so I made the trek down there... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tomato Soup
My family was always a Campbell's Chicken Noodle soup kinda gang. I'm not sure if we ever had the tomato soup version. I vaguely remember someone complaining... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Remember That Time...[ahhh! My Finger]
I hate writing titles of these posts because I don't want to give away the whole story but I need a title that is leading enough to remind me of the story when... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION