Category Archives: Ponderings

Trying new things: the parsnip

Yesterday I was talking with a co-worker about the most dangerous thing I’ve done lately. Obviously, I couldn’t think of a damn thing beside crossing the street when the little red hand is blinking furiously and cabs are revving their … Continue reading

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On the word “health”

Hope everyone had a good weekend! I’d be lying if I said I didn’t spend some of spring breakWOOHOO weekend at the library, but what can I say, I love this stuff. What is “health” anyways? On a recent assignment for … Continue reading

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Another kind of awareness month and springbreakWOOHOO.

I’m officially on springbreakWOOHOO (you have to say this like Chandler does from Friends for it to make sense, just so you know). Instead of taking off for Cabo or St. John, I’ve decided to stay in NYC and work … Continue reading

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Leap day.

I totally didn’t blog yesterday because: a). I wanted an excuse to post on a leap day b). I’ve been thinking of nothing but kidneys for the past week. Especially when I go to the bathroom, which is often. c). … Continue reading

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Newfound neutrality

I’m knee deep in studying anything and everything diabetes this week, but how about a short break to talk about running? Last week… Monday: 60 mins swim, lifting, stretching Tuesday: 7.65 miles easy Wednesday: 8 mile progression run Thursday: 7.65 … Continue reading

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On the run today…

This morning I set out on my normal post-long run recovery run at about 6:30 a.m. Almost immediately, my brain started firing away: Did I do enough schoolwork yesterday? Why does my hamstring still hurt? Is it Sunday? Wow, it’s … Continue reading

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Nutrition ponderings & quickbread

You know what’s weird? I no longer count down the days until the weekend. Heck, sometimes I don’t even know what day it is, and it’s kind of awesome. I rarely set my alarm anymore but usually wake up between … Continue reading

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Going back in time…

As I was holed up in a windowless library study room hunched over my books and laptop the other day, it occurred to me that my life now closely resembles my junior year in high school. Back then, I had … Continue reading

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Weekly recap & racing flats

I’m definitely a creature of habit, and even though my school/work schedule is not totally predictable anymore, my runs usually are. Central Park, bridle path, sometimes Riverside Park. I love these runs dearly, but sometimes they get old. That’s why, … Continue reading

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Running and learning

I know I kind of said this in my last post, but this week has been… A). Gnarly B). Insane C). Really busy D). Awesome E). All of the above If you chose E). All of the above, you would … Continue reading

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