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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Weekend with My Parents
Last weekend my parents came to visit. It’s been quite a while since their last visit probably almost a year. When I have visitors, I like to have some... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2012 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
How to Answer the Annoying Question
At each wedding I went to this summer (6 in total, although we were invited to over a dozen*), I was asked at least once the age-old boring question, "So when... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION, WEDDING -
Blogger Book Club
Two weekends ago I attended my first book club meeting! The book club is a bunch of Chicago Healthy Living bloggers I met through the facebook group. (Check it... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
October Goals
I feel like time moves differently now that I am working full-time and no longer in school. Before the year was broken up with many breaks--Thanksgiving break,... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Remember That Time When...[dressing Room Incident]
Do you have a recurring dream that you always come back to when you are stressed/thinking/worrying about a certain situation? One of my recurring dreams is... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fun Facts Friday
1. Thanks to another Alyssa for sharing this website for reviews of a banana slicer.2. I am a Apple hater only because I think people are obsessed with the Appl... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Iowa’s Best Dam Triathlon
Triathlon #6 complete. I have to say this was a pretty tough one. I think they should rename this triathlon Iowa’s Hilliest Triathlon because that is certainly... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I've Been up to Lately
1. Eating green beans that I picked with my own two hands from my momma's garden..2. Painting ombre nails using this example.3. Finishing my 2nd Olympic... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
September Goals
Remember when I used to post monthly goals and recaps? Chances are you don’t because it was so long ago. I can’t think of anything noteworthy to write today,... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Things Not Said
Don't get me wrong I love talking about my races and writing funny posts about what I am thinking as I run, but I think my favorite posts are the ones that are... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wis Dells 2012 -- The Better Days
Vacation got off to a bad start, but thankfully, the Farmer and I weren't too irritated. Well he wasn't too irritated with me because he thinks I am a perfect... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wis Dells 2012--Starting Vacation off Wrong
In a summer filled with over a dozen weddings, several races, and even more long training weekends, I wasn't sure if the Farmer and I would be able to squeeze i... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Night of Champions
The problem with not blogging regularly is that I come up with all these post ideas and things I need to tell you guys and then I never write about them. Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Camp Courageous Sprint Triathlon 2012 Race Recap
Another long race recap comin' at ya.Camp Courageous Sprint Triathlon 2012August 5, 2012 at 8:00 am300 meter pool swim15.5 mile bike4K runFull ResultsI called... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Racine 70.3 Race Recap 2012
One week and one day have passed since I did this race, but somehow it feels like it was forever ago. Then I look down at my wrist and remind myself it was... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Thoughts from a Triathlete in Training #2
Hope you liked the first one of these posts because I have more for you.1. Hmm it's Sunday and the last time I showered in my own shower was Wednesday. I sure... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ragnar Chicago Race Recap Part II
Where were we? Oh yeah, I got a mere 2.5 hours of sleep and I was groggy. Not enough sleep does not a happy Alyssa make. Thankfully, the beautiful sunrise over... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ragnar Chicago Race Recap Part 1
It was a little bit difficult for me to prepare for this race I didn't really know what to expect going into it. I'd never ran that many miles in a relatively... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
What to Pack for an Overnight Relay
I can't believe it's been over 4 weeks since I did the Ragnar relay. And I still haven't given you an update on it. Bad blogger right here. I don't feel bad... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2012 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
June Foodie Pen Pals Reveal
Okay so I am super late posting this. I don't have a real excuse besides my normal ones so I will spare you. Blogging has been taking a back burner in life righ... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION