Monthly Archives: August 2009

Things that get me through Monday.

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Mica

A “cold snap” and consequently, nice splits on yesterday’s 9-miler: Mile 1 – 10:40 Mile 2 – 9:56 Mile 3 – 9:39 Mile 4 – 9:29 Mile 5 – 9:31 Mile 6 – 9:21 Mile 7 – 9:22 Mile 8 … Continue reading →

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And we’re back!

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Mica

My computer is back and no longer fried to a crisp. Hooray! This means that I should appease my mom (and others) by posting apartment pictures. I really have been putting this off because I can’t seem to take photos … Continue reading →

Posted in apartment, food, friends, gear, running | 24 Comments

Swimming in my vat of indigo.

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Mica

(My friend Sean made a joke that I have a vat of indigo in my apartment to dye all of my clothes blue. What can I say? I like cool-colored clothes.) I am still using my tiny netbook, which, while … Continue reading →

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"My running buddy is a bitch!"

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Mica

Actually, Lena is not a bitch. She’s a great running buddy, in fact. We were just joking that this would be the title of my post today after she reminded me at the end of the run that a marathon … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Marathon, running, silliness | 23 Comments

The last week of freedom.

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Mica

Fall semester officially starts on Monday, so this week has been a whirlwind of things, with some massive thunderstorms thrown in the mix. (My computer is still not fixed. As I told friends yesterday, “The hipsters at the Apple store … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, friends, running, tempo run | 23 Comments

Crises electronic and otherwise.

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Mica

Yesterday, Lena and I ran seven decent miles, and I tried out the CamelBak (HydroBak) that I bought on Friday. Afterwards, Lena, the boyfriend, and I rode our bikes to the Farmers’ Market where we picked up sweet corn, multicolored/hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Marathon, friends, gear, rants, running | 22 Comments

"Wow, you do eat a lot of cake."

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Mica

Yesterday’s visit with the nutritionist went fairly well. She told me to eat 2200-2400 calories every day to account for marathon training. I am instructed to eat more grains, but I am doing “pretty good” on fruits, vegetables, and protein. … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, friends, running | 23 Comments

My life is filled with whimsy! Wheee!

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Mica

This morning was my first good run in a week and a half! Unlike my recent runs, my legs felt fresh and I didn’t have to make a conscious effort to keep going the whole time. Who knows what the … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, gear, running, silliness | 19 Comments

Further proof that I am not fun.

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Mica

Today was a cross-training day, so I went on a two-mile walk. It was humid, and my legs were tired. Oh well. Here’s a Twitter conversation that I had with Ashley, my favorite Anglo-phile: Mica: I watched “Where the Heart … Continue reading →

Posted in silliness | 18 Comments

Summer, I forgot about you!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Mica

This is how the hot weekend went. (Hot in regards to temperature, not activity). Me: Ah, plenty of stretching! I hope my mysterious fatigue stops plaguing me because I’d really like to have two good days of running to renew … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Marathon, running, Smile Politely, weather | 18 Comments