Category Archives: travel

Spontaneous multisport event.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Mica

Because she is legally insane crazy-intense, Jessica signed up for a Half Ironman (HIM) race this Sunday. She had been training all summer for a HIM, but pesky injuries got in the way. However, after a successful few weeks of … Continue reading →

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St. Louis birthday

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mica

Last Friday was the boyfriend’s 26th birthday. I decided that the best present I could give him was a trip to St. Louis (which we had never visited). First, he never wants anything, so buying a present seemed artificial and … Continue reading →

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Thanks, feet!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Mica

Mom and I treated ourselves to pedicures today. (We also went shopping for clothes. I bought enough stuff on sale to hold me for awhile…) It has been two years since my last pedicure, and I have had a whopping … Continue reading →

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Beach vacation

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Mica

After returning to Richmond, the boyfriend and I immediately headed out to meet my family in the Outer Banks (NC). Here are photos from the week. We stayed in the 4WD area of the OBX, where there are still wild … Continue reading →

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2011 Cleveland Marathon

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Mica

The 2011 Cleveland Marathon weekend kicked off with a Friday road trip with Jessica. After gunning it down the interstate, we arrived at Jessica’s childhood home in Medina, OH. Jessica’s dad is an architect, and as such, they live in … Continue reading →

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The end of the road

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Mica

This morning, I opted against running in Kansas City for three reasons: It was cold. It was hilly. I needed to give me legs a rest in preparation for 20 this weekend. Kansas City is home to Big Momma’s Rolls, … Continue reading →

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I love you, burnt ends.

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Mica

Brrr, we’re venturing back into colder territories as we make the trek back home. My run this morning in downtown Oklahoma City was pretty chilly, not thanks to the horrible wind. I managed about five miles in total, which was … Continue reading →

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Where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Mica

I was filled with rage this morning when I could not find the recreational trails/paths around the river in Austin. Seriously. Irrationally RAGE-ful. (Dumb hormones!) Eventually, I was able to locate them and trot along the river bank, but I … Continue reading →

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Turtles in Texas!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Mica

I feel like we’ve been going non-stop on this trip (and really, since before spring break), so I let myself sleep in this morning. Thus, I only made it out for a short three-miler before breakfast. San Antonio’s Riverwalk isn’t … Continue reading →

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Mexican food coma

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Mica

I ran six-and-change miles around the Baylor campus and surrounding areas this morning. Not only did I find a nice cemetery, I also found the Baylor mascot bears. (They have two black bears in an “educational cabana” on campus. Private … Continue reading →

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