More Sunday Thoughts O'Random

I need to remember to not back up my computer at a time when I need to use my computer. Planning fail. Oops. At least I have an extra copy of my music, photos, and other assorted files.

I am seriously thinking about racing a half marathon. On a treadmill. Crazy? Maybe, but I've done crazier things. I'll take a half marathon on a treadmill over a half marathon in a nor'easter any day.

Costco rocks yet again for carrying Lululemon knockoffs. This time, it's yoga pants similar to the Groove pants. Same fiber content, same feel, same functionality. I've already worn the Costco pants to a yoga class and couldn't tell the difference between the Lululemon pants and the Costco ones. They seem true to size but with long inseams (they had short, regular, and tall). I am not particularly short, and yet short fits me fine. Thank you, Kirkland Signature brand.

Running Thoughts O'Random x 4000

I ran my 4000th mile since I started keeping track in January 2008 in my run yesterday. No wonder it was a good run.

I didn't realize I had hit 4000 miles right away because most of my runs are logged in Nike+. Anything since the beginning of June is logged in Garmin Connect. One of my tasks (whenever I have free time ... good luck with that) is to consolidate everything into Garmin Connect.

One of the reasons I like running is that I just really like data. Distance, pace, time, calories. It's all good. Reports for specific time periods? Made of win.

Speaking of Nike+, Nike is sending me a free Nike+ sensor because I reached the black level (5000K or about 3100 miles). I don't use Nike+ much anymore, but I have family members who do. Free is good.

And one more thing. My husband just registered for the Shamrock Half Marathon. Yay! Oh, we won't race or train together because the races start at different times and we run at different paces (I am considerably faster), but that's good that he has a goal to work towards. 100 days to go.

Sunday Thoughts O'Random

I have 4 classes left to teach plus a final exam. At the beginning of the semester, it seemed like the end was far far away. It'll be done in about 2 weeks. Yay.

While I like teaching and I'm sure I will teach this class again in the future, it made me realize that I do not want to be a university professor (unless it's a purely teaching position, but those types of jobs are few and far between). Oh, I was already pretty sure I didn't want an academic job, but now I am certain I don't want one.

I could never think more than 2 or 3 days ahead. It was always "what do I need to do right now that I cannot do later?" I was up by 6am and doing stuff til 9:30-10pm. Every. Day. I can't keep up at that pace long-term.

I held 2 jobs AND ran a marathon AND traveled a lot this semester. It was one of those very busy times where I look back and honestly can't figure out how everything got done. But it did.

Sunday Thoughts O' Random

This posting every day for a month thing is hard. Well, not really. It's harder to remember to post every day than to think of something to write about.

I kinda want a tablet PC. Probably not an iPad. It would be more convenient for traveling than dragging my laptop around. Plus I have to practice my Angry Birds skills. I was really really really bad at Angry Birds at first. I'm getting better, though.

I will miss Rhode Island when I move in the next few months. It is a small strange nice place.

Sunday Thoughts O' Random

Dear Bank of America,
Thank you for not sending me my credit card statement for this billing cycle. And thanks for sending my statement to my bulk mail folder last billing cycle. I just barely sent in my payment on time, and that was only because I could do an instant payment from my Bank of America checking account. I am not amused.
Best,
me

Dear Switchfoot,
Thank you thank you thank you for sending my pre-ordered CD so that I would have it in time for its release on Sept. 27. I've had the CD in my hands since Friday evening. Score! 4 days before release date! Your songs are coming along with me on the Chicago Marathon.
Best,
me

Dear marathon monster that lives in my stomach,
I know, I know, you want more food. And I also know you are always hungry. You seem to be unaware of this thing called taper. That means less miles and in theory less food. Enjoy your last two weeks in my stomach.
Best,
me

Sunday Thoughts O' Random

Lululemon luon fabric? And Lululemon in general? They get high marks from me, both for function and style.

My legs are not sore today. Even after doing two difficult workouts in the last two days. I guess I must be doing something right this time around.

Not setting your alarm clock and sleeping as long as you want is a glorious thing.

Costco, how much do I love thee, let me count the ways.You are worth a 45-minute drive every 5-6 weeks.

Thoughts O' Random

Smartwool socks work equally well in cold or heat. Wool socks in summer? Who would have thought that would work? I had to buy those socks because they said PhD. PhD socks for a PhD. At first, I didn't particularly like them. They weren't bad but they weren't best-socks-ever either. But I came around and got to like them after more washes and wears. I even bought a second pair.

My narrow-mouthed flip-top Nalgene bottle needed a good cleaning. I bought a baby bottle brush from Target to reach inside. Ew. That bottle was so nasty, I don't even want to think about what I was drinking. It is sparkling clear now. Wow, I didn't realize I had a clear bottle.

One of the benefits of being in academia is free books. Well, "free" in exchange for reviewing a book proposal. Seemed like a fair deal to me. I got a book on applied sport psychology. Sport psychology is not at all related to my work, but the book looks like it has some helpful and interesting information. My nerd self is more excited about that book than the 4 other books on statistics, research, and teaching that arrived in the same shipment.