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- The AuthorMy name is Cristina Capannolo, and I am a Vegas girl born and raised. I am currently in school at UNLV and will be applying to medical school next year. I am a lover of science, culture, traveling and the outdoors. I have a new found passion for running, and frozen yogurt and cupcakes are among my weaknesses. Nothing gives me more gratification in life than making people happy. I also have Crohn’s disease. I was diagnosed in high school, and saying that it has affected my life greatly would be an understatement. It has only been until recently that I have made a conscious effort to kick Crohn’s in the butt, and take back control of my life. When I discovered the CCFA in 2009, I knew I wanted to be involved and did my best to help in any way I could. Then Team Challenge came along and the idea sounded very intriguing, but I never thought in my wildest dreams I would ever be able to run a 1/2 marathon. I knew that I needed to stop making excuses and not let Crohn‘s Disease dictate my life. It was therefore that I signed up for the first season of Team Challenge in August of 2009. Little did I know then what an adventure I was about to embark upon. Team Challenge gave me something to look forward to everyday for 14 weeks. I met amazing, good-hearted people and formed long-lasting friendships. I achieved and surpassed all of my running and fundraising goals. The adrenaline and Team Challenge camaraderie that I experienced on race-day weekend was literally magical. It was by far the most amazing and fulfilling experience of my life. Through this experience I was lucky enough to be a Mentor for the second season of Team Challenge in which we conquered the Napa to Sonoma half marathon in July of 2010. My second experience was just as magical as the first and it is why I now come to you as your Assistant Coach for next season. My running history is short, in that it began little under a year ago, but since then I have run in 4 half marathons and plan to do many more. It has become part of my lifestyle, and I have learned so much that I am eager to be able to share with all of you. I cannot wait to cheer all of you on during the season and as you cross that finish line on race day!
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i need to make some friends so that i can have them over for dinner.
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It is no secret that I love to cook…and I also love to entertain. As a girl who grew up in a very italian household, I have always been moved by how food brings people together. When my friends or family members are trying to get a party together, they know who to come to. And it is not an [...]
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hints of summer
I moved to Roseburg in the winter….and it has been basically cold and rainy for the past 5 months. We all know I do not do well in the cold, but I have been a trooper. The past week or two have been showing signs of the inevitable beautiful summer that lays ahead. Summers out here are gorgeous. Temperatures do [...]
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the first (of probably many) CrossFit posts
So you probably have heard by now that my current exercise of choice is CrossFit. What is crossfit you ask? Well to be blunt, it is a major kick in the ass….and I love it. Crossfit gyms are popping up all over the World as it’s popularity is gaining. Reebok has even decided to take advantage of this growth and [...]
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i’m back.
I have not blogged in ages and severely miss it. I forgot how therapeutic it is letting all my thoughts out for anyone to see. Therefore I have decided to make a conscious effort to blog at least once a week, if not more, from now on. My last post was back in October…and oh so much has changed in [...]
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Sabrina and Ben’s Country Wedding
So my trip to Oregon for my medical school interview was a long one, as I stayed until the next weekend to attend TJ’s cousin Sabrina’s wedding. It was truly a beautiful wedding and we all had a great time. The weather could not have been more perfect. I want to share with you some photos from before the day…I [...]
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“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
So I have been itching to post for a while but I did not want to jinx anything so I have been sitting anxiously and waiting. On September 10th, I had my very first interview for medical school. I got the call informing me of my interview shortly after I returned home from my trip to Italy. I was ecstatic [...]
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…2 years later
The summer of ’09 marked somewhat of a turning point in my life. It serves as a two year anniversary for several different things… -2 years ago is when I decided to go back to school…with hopes to improve my academic record so that I could achieve my long-held dream of becoming a doctor. Things are looking good so far [...]
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the Las Vegas summer…oh what a bummer
Well, it is no secret that I have been slacking on my running. I have only been averaging around 20 miles a week for the past few months and let’s not even talk about my running while in Italy. I am supposed to be deep into my training for the Portland Marathon which is on October 9th. I checked with [...]
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trip to ITALIA
i feel guilty for neglecting my blog and i am going to try and make a sincere effort into posting more often. a few updates on me…i am well along the way in the medical school admissions process…my training for the portland marathon has been put on the back-burner, and i may decide to not run the race- i will [...]
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Movie Review: Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2
I am really critical with movies, and I only write about them if I really like them. I already knew I would enjoy the final installment of the Harry Potter series before I watched it. In my mind, these movies continue to impress and can do no wrong. Though, it makes it much easier when you have such great novels [...]
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