Author Archives: Ruth Marie Oliver

144.6

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Ruth Marie Oliver

I have spent the last year training, and now that the long day of the race has come and gone, I have had time to reflect.  I have read a lot of race reports and seen hundreds of Facebook or … Continue reading →

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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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