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Today I failed to negotiate a protected bib at the Lyon Marathon. The website states that the 'preferential' bib standard is a 3:15 but after emailing the race director, they don't accept projections from half-marathon times. I wasn't planning to take advantage of the special corral (because I'm running with Meredith) and I don't think it would make a real difference in my result, but if there's, say, special food somewhere or massages, I would have definitely taken advantage of the bib.

Last night we did go out to Buffalo Grill to celebrate the half-marathon, though. If you come visit me, please be advised that I consider it to be a highlight of Montlucon and dinner there is therefore required.

I also found out yesterday that my CAF rent assistance came through -- and has been paid to the rental agency since December so they now technically owe me. I feel like I have come into a lot of money recently, although having such a meager salary makes any financial gain seem significant.

Quote of the day (in translation):

Does your husband play rugby?
-my nine-year-old student Alexei to me