Slow Growth (A PhD story)
The PhD Enigma There are a lot of wonderful sources for humor regarding the life of a PhD student. PhD Comics and Lego Grad Student are two great examples. Like the inside jokes you share with your...
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Racecation Part 1: Injury
The Tough Decision It was early November when I injured myself. It would be another couple weeks of recovery, Thanksgiving vacation, and some self-evaluation until I would decide not to run the marathon I...
Beastman 72.3
My First Half-Ironman Race Nerves The week leading up to the race was fraught with the sinusoidal waves of confidence and doubt. Confidence in my training and fitness to get me across the finish...
Advancement: The First Step
It’s been more than a few months since my last update. This was somewhat intentional since I knew most of my time, and focus, would be contained to the work preparing for my advancement...
