For the past 6 weeks I have felt like a chicken with my head cut off. Teaching, cross country coaching, personal training, marathon training, house hunting, things have been insane! Truth be told, I am loving just about every minute of it, but it means you are getting a random thoughts type post today. Ah well, these things happen!
1. I am not ready for winter. This summer was pretty epic and I am just not ready for the cold, snow, and long spandex for outdoor workouts. Plus, Rob and I won’t be able to climb any more 14-ers until next summer. I mean, are we lucky or what to have views like this?
2. Sixteen miles is my nemesis distance and last weekend, I conquered it. The amazing part? I felt pretty dang good throughout the whole run apart from some calf tightening around mile 11. This weekend is supposed to be 20 miles, but I am the point person for the cross country meet our school is hosting on Saturday, so I’m not sure it will get done. Next weekend for sure.
3. Changing my name from Stluka to Selb at work has been extremely difficult. Students have straight up told me that they refuse to call me Mrs. Selb. I’m trying to compromise with a Mrs. S, but best laid plans…
4. The final touches for the Boomer’s Burn are coming together! I have a had an absolute blast putting the program together and hope those of you who have signed up already enjoy it. If you haven’t registered, you should! It starts Monday!
5. My Fitbit Zip and I are inseparable. I’ve had this little guy for about two months and I’m at the point where I basically feel naked without it in my pocket. It’s really motivating for the days I don’t run!
RQ: Tell me something random going on in your life!
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Name changes can definitely be tough. It’s been two years and I am still dealing with the change at work and with banks (I just ordered new checks with my married name yesterday). I agree – I am not ready for winter at all. Fall is lovely, but I feel like it doesn’t last long enough and winter sneaks up too quick. I could live in summer forever. Good luck this weekend on your long run. Hope you are able to find the time and get it done! Such a good feeling.
If you ever want to try a 14er in the winter, let me know! We’re hoping to ski a few this season 🙂
My students refused to call me by my married name when I first got married, too. And now none of them remember my maiden name, so they’ll get used to it!
Great job on that 16-miler! What race are you training for? (I know you’ve mentioned it but I’m too lazy to look it up).
The Rock and Roll Denver!
Back when I taught I solved that name thing – I moved to another state after I got married:)
I’m looking forward to the start of the Boomer Burn on Monday!!!
Hope you can relax some this weekend!!!
I’ve been thinking about getting a Fitbit. I think it would be a fun little motivation tool.
Random thought: yesterday I spectated a Ironman for 13 hours, and I am so sunburned that I’m not sure I can get out of bed today!
Ouch! Did you enjoy watching the race at least? I love my Fitbit. I definitely recommend it!
That last picture of you looks like professional magazine quality. And lady, your lookin good!
Ha. Thank you!
My runs are just ramping up for this round of marathon training and I sure hope I can finish my 16 feeling amazeballs :0) those are just the best days!
How did those 16 miles go?
I’ve been seriously considering a Fit Bit in some form or another. Is this the one you’d recommend? What info do you get from it?
I really like my Fitbit Zip. It was much more inexpensive than a lot of the others on the market and I can just put it in my pocket and forget about it for the day. It doesn’t track sleep or anything, but I was more interested in the steps and that. I definitely recommend it!