Author Archives: Ruth Marie Oliver

Triathlon

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

In the last twelve months I have completed three sprint triathlons, three olympic triathlons and three half Ironman distance triathlons.  Next Sunday, I will run my first full Ironman distance triathlon in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  I have been asked: Are you … Continue reading →

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What Was I Thinking

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

What was I thinking while caught up in a moment of “Billy Bad Assisum”?  What was I thinking signing up for a FULL Ironman triathlon.  I guess I really thought I knew what I was doing.  I guess I thought… … Continue reading →

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32.6 Mile Challenge

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

The multi-sport season officially started for me with the Heel and Crank Duathlon in Mooresville, Alabama.  It is hands down the best location for a spring race in all of North Alabama. The race is centered on the old Brick … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2012

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

“As much as I love Peyton Manning… I don’t want him to play next year if he is not a Colt!”  That was my Facebook status during the week leading up to Eli Manning’s second Super Bowl win in Peyton’s … Continue reading →

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Slacker in 2013…

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

So I am a lazy blogger.  I make many excuses, but the simple fact is I am lazy!  And now I missed my “year end blog” deadline.  Each year I write a top ten list of my favorite or most … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Baku

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I am in my hotel listening to Amy Grant’s 1992 Home For Christmas CD.  I am about about 90% packed, however I still have some souvenir shopping and a few more memories to make and good byes to say.  I … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in Baku

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I am going to try for a light hearted blog post today, because if I start listing off all the truly wonderful people and things I have in my life back home in Mississippi and Alabama I may just walk … Continue reading →

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Working in Baku

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

First, I am having a ball in Baku! Sleeping in late and going to spa are some of my favorite things about my adventure to Azerbaijan.  Most mornings starts with room service and then I go sightseeing… Who am I … Continue reading →

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Frankfurt

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

So here I am in Frankfurt, Germany! I am trying to type a quick post for two reasons! First, if I start out posting to my blog, I may post more than just one time while I am abroad.  And … Continue reading →

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Definitely

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Looking back over my blog history I have talked a lot about many things. One blog post that was really fun to write was my 100th post. I listed my 100 favorite words. If I wrote that post today, there … Continue reading →

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Crazy, huh?

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Sunday, I completed an Ironman 70.3 in Augusta, Georgia.  Some would say it was crazy to swim, 1.2 miles, bike another 56 miles and after that run a half marathon (13.1 miles).  For me someone who hated the track in … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Ruth Marie Oliver

Yesterday, I picked up my dear friend Dan Oates from the airport.  He had been in Boston for the annual stockholders meeting of Sam Adams. Dan had to hurry back for the first day of teacher camp training. As we … Continue reading →

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