Category Archives: Half Marathon training

Sub-par weekend runs.

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Mica

Yesterday, I went out for a Half Marathon training group reunion run and brunch. We only covered 3.75 miles during the run, which was fine by me because it was getting sunny and hot already. Plus, my hamstrings were still … Continue reading →

Posted in BnS work, friends, Half Marathon training, running | 22 Comments

Good-bye, Goal Time.

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Mica

I worked like crazy today at the Expo, ringing up all the runners who needed 2839048320432 packs of GU. Consequently, my legs are really tired and sore. I’m not sure I can make my goal tomorrow, but I’ll try to … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Half Marathon training, running | 15 Comments

Running junk.

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Mica

Before I forget, Lori: As far as I know, I do not dream in French. I don’t remember a lot of my dreams, but the ones that I do recall involve a lot of English. People say that dreaming in … Continue reading →

Posted in French, Half Marathon training, running | 27 Comments

My life is exhaustion.

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Mica

The past two days, I have been ridiculously busy and tired. I hate feeling this way, as if I never stop moving. It doesn’t help that I am currently sleep-deprived and a grouchy-pants. Okay, I’ll stop whining, but let’s see … Continue reading →

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13.1 for practice

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Mica

Lena and I did our last official long run before we begin tapering for the Half Marathon on April 11th. When we turned on our Garmins at 8:11am, it was 40ºF, overcast, and drizzly, which more or less reflected my … Continue reading →

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Soaring Eagle, I won stuff.

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Mica

Today was pretty awesome, which made up for the giant failure that was yesterday evening. I’m too tired to do a full report of the Soaring Eagle race, so I’ll just type disjointed commentary and post pictures. (That’s more interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Half Marathon training, races, running | 16 Comments

Finally, double-digit success!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Mica

Today, Lena and I successfully ran 11 miles in between the two towns of Champaign and Savoy! Here are our splits: Mile 1: 10:41 Mile 2: 10:00 Mile 3: 10:01 Mile 4: 10:15 Mile 5: 10:11 Mile 6: 9:40 Mile … Continue reading →

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I was bad.

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Mica

I didn’t run today, and I feel rather guilty. It doesn’t matter in the scheme of things because I plan on running Saturday and Sunday, which will give me four days of running this week. Plus, today was just a … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Run-day, Fun-day.

Posted on March 1, 2009 by Mica

Today, Lena and I went on a veritable 9-mile tour de Cham-bana, which involved running in not one, but two midwestern towns. Really, it sounds more impressive than it is, considering that the towns are divided by one street. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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The return of fun!

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Mica

I spent several minutes yesterday learning to tie the “Ian Knot” from the Runner’s World article about shoelaces. I was skeptical about relearning to tie my shoes, but this knot is seriously great. I used it this morning on my … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, food, French, friends, Half Marathon training, running | 17 Comments