Monthly Archives: October 2009

All Hallows’ Eve Eve.

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Mica

I was really dragging when I got out of bed this morning. Fortunately, Lena called me and got me out the door…right into the massive storm system that is swamping the Midwest. In the rain and gusty winds, we did … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, running, weather | 11 Comments

Raise ‘em high!

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Mica

Raise your hand if long-winded grad students made you angry today.

Posted in classes, rants | 16 Comments

Like the good alumni that we are.

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Mica

Last night, Jessica was kind enough to invite us over for fun autumnal activities. Her cat Java displayed her excitement by gnawing on my foot: Brawny Matt eviscerated the pumpkin and scraped out the insides: I was…myself: Meanwhile, Java got … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Fitness, food, friends | 20 Comments

Then my body said, "No, bitch!"

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Mica

After I was cleared to run on my left foot, I went out for my first run outside since the marathon. My legs felt good, and I pushed the pace without noticing: Mile 1 – 9:33 Mile 2 – 8:58 … Continue reading →

Posted in adoption, injury, knee, running | 20 Comments

Monochrome eating and foot news

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Mica

On Monday, I made a batch of pumpkin-apple bread, which required less pumpkin than I had. I sampled some last night, and it was moist and tasty, just like a good puréed veggie bread should be. When we dropped some … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, food, Frenchie, injury | 17 Comments

Aggressive XT: Day 3

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Mica

This morning, Dan, Brian, and I all went to the gym. Dan was nice enough to set up my spin bike for me so I didn’t fall off. Then he and Brian hammered out some miles on the treadmill, while … Continue reading →

Posted in biking, BnS work, Fitness, friends | 18 Comments

Saturday friends.

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Mica

Yesterday, a nurse from Student Health called to report that a second doctor had looked at my foot x-ray and found nothing abnormal about it (=no sign of stress fracture). In any event, I have an appointment with Jessica’s orthopedist … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Frenchie, friends, injury, pool running | 12 Comments

Dear Anonymous:

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Mica

Please don’t comment anonymously on my blog. Do you have weird problems with auto-laps? I’d like to put a virtual face to your helpful comments! Thanks, -Mica

Posted in gear | 2 Comments

Oh, hey. Look at that.

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Mica

It has been cold and damp for the last few days, so I made black bean soup and corn muffins for dinner last night. In lieu of actually having my Frenchie friend, I ordered this book: Not as good as … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Marathon, food, injury, races | 20 Comments

"Good job, yellow!" CHI Marathon 2009

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Mica

When we left the apartment on Sunday, it was a whopping 31ºF. I was a little distressed, but because my heart is made of ice, I knew I’d be fine in the chilly weather. Here’s how we looked at 5:45am: … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Marathon, friends, races, running | 31 Comments