Author Archives: TriCourt

Life as a New Nurse: Am I Drowning or Swimming?

Posted on February 23, 2012

I am officially a registered nurse! While I set out on this path close to 2 years ago back when I lived in San Diego, it’s still hard to believe. This  marks my third week as a nurse in the … Continue reading →

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ING Miami Marathon: From a 3:45 to Just Finish.

Posted on January 30, 2012

I don’t know what happened. I spent 20 miles trying to push myself and analyze why my body wasn’t cooperating but am still baffled. It took every ounce of energy and willpower to just finish but I did. Three marathons … Continue reading →

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My Element

Posted on January 27, 2012

Since several workouts back in the pool, I realized that I’m truly in “my element” while swimming. This isn’t to say I’m a rock star swimmer, it’s just that swimming feels natural to me. Part of me was hoping that … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Naples Daily News Half Marathon

Posted on January 15, 2012

Last week, I somehow got coaxed into signing up for the Naples Half Marathon. This wasn’t planned but it seemed like a good race and a fun time with some new running friends. Naples is almost a 3 hour drive … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on January 11, 2012

After my last triathlon for the season was done September, I wasn’t feeling the pool. With no triathlons in the near future, there was no external pressure of an upcoming race to stay in swimming shape. This is the longest … Continue reading →

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Peer Pressure

Posted on January 8, 2012

Yesterday, I ran with two women for the first time for my last long run before the ING Miami marathon. My goal was 20 miles if I was feeling great but at minimum 18. One woman needed to run 15-16 … Continue reading →

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Journey vs. Destination

Posted on January 6, 2012

Goals and resolutions keep circling through my mind with this transition phase of my life and the new year. I consider myself a goal-oriented person but what does that truly mean? Am I happy only when I achieve my goals? … Continue reading →

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World of Opportunities

Posted on December 14, 2011

Where on earth have I been the past month? Buried in studying, assignments, projects, and finishing up the required clinical hours to graduate. Sorry for the writing hiatus but real life called. Guess who just graduated with their bachelors in … Continue reading →

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Blue Moon Half Marathon and a PR

Posted on November 6, 2011

This morning doubts and excuses flooded my mind as I got ready and drove over to the race site.  The Blue Moon Half & 5K were put on by the Premier Racing Institute and the end of the Aces are … Continue reading →

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My first training update

Posted on November 2, 2011

If you’ve been following me for a little while now, you know I’m not really big on training updates.  Focusing solely on running now is strange, very strange.  My legs are not used to the “pounding” of 20-30 miles a … Continue reading →

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