Category Archives: Frenchie

Easter 20.

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Mica

This morning, I got out the door at 6:40am for my first and only 20-miler of this marathon training session. Yikes! I feel so under-trained! I ran the first 10 miles by myself. Then I met up with Aileen and … Continue reading →

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I am still alive.

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Mica

I just got back from running the River to River Relay (recap and pictures forthcoming) with seven other teammates in southern Illinois, which is why I have been generally absent from the Internet for a few days. These days, blogging … Continue reading →

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Peek-a-boo Bodger

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Mica

Look at my bum-dog. He is such a little chunk. You can’t really see it, but Bodger is looking at me with a skeptical expression from behind his bed mattress. I ran three miles today when I got home from … Continue reading →

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Breaking 5K barriers.

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Mica

My apologies for a three-day absence from blogland. (Kim noticed and even e-mailed to check on me!) Last night, I attended French department Jessica’s fête to celebrate her birthday and the successful completion of her Master’s Exam. It’s always nice … Continue reading →

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Beauty Queen

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Mica

A few weeks ago, I decided to make good on my informal goal to get stronger this year. I signed up to meet weekly with a personal trainer at the school’s gym. [This replaces my weekly ice-skating class and works … Continue reading →

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It’s okay, right?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Mica

This is one of those posts where I want you (readers) to validate my current life decisions. Are you okay with that? Have you noticed that I haven’t posted about running this week? That’s because it is Wednesday, and I … Continue reading →

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Challenge: Stop hitting snooze

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Mica

Tomorrow is the first day of spring semester. I spent most of the long weekend preparing myself. This included trying to schedule every minute of my life around classes, teaching, and working out. One of my worst habits is hitting … Continue reading →

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One-track mind

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Mica

Every year, the boyfriend and I buy the DVD set of Lost and watch all of the past season’s episodes in marathon sessions. This is much easier than trying to hold my interest in the show from week-to-week. Since early … Continue reading →

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Holiday pictures & words

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Mica

Christmas was a blur of eating, visiting, and gift-giving. I am so fortunate to have such a fun, supportive family–both immediate and extended! After a massive baking spree on Christmas eve (raspberry brownies and two kinds of cookies), I went … Continue reading →

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Running with a speedster

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Mica

After two days of driving, trying to avoid a winter storm, we (=me, the boyfriend, the boyfriend’s parents) successfully made it to Richmond. Bodger is also with us, though I can’t say that he has much Christmas spirit. He looks … Continue reading →

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