Bonjourno!
I hope you all are having a great week, don’t worry, we’re getting closer to the weekend! My week has been quite interesting, with getting to meet Michelle for the first time and a few school events, it’s been busy! Good thing my morning class on Monday and Wednesday was cancelled, it definitely made coming back from spring break a lot easier.
Since today is Thursday, it’s time for another round of Thursday Thoughts!
1. One of the reasons I was so excited to go to Colorado was that I could finally find Love Grown Hot Oats in stores!!! I found them at Whole Foods and brought one home! I haven’t tried it yet, but I will let you know when I do!
2. When I was in Colorado Springs, I had this EVERY MORNING for breakfast. Recipe to come soon… Let’s just say Oat Bran was most definitely involved.
3. For those of you who have been reading for a while, you might remember this gorgeous fleece pullover I wear in CO. Well, my Dad had taken it home with him the last time he was there so I had to go ALL WEEK without it. You bet your bottom dollar (where did that come from??) I immediately asked for it when he arrived Friday night and wore it constantly until I left. Love. That. Thing.
4. I mentioned yesterday that I’m running a 10K in a couple weeks (I was wrong – it’s 2.5 weeks, not 1.5 whew!) and I’m really nervous!! Haha is it weird that I’m nervous? I mean running 6 miles is one thing, but RACING 6 miles? I haven’t actually raced a distance under a half marathon in a loooong time. Like at least a year and a half… maybe more. It sounds painful. For those of you who don’t understand shorter race = faster pace. It’ll be fine…
5. Every breath you take, Every move you make, Every bond you break, Every step you take, I’ll be watching you. Um why am I quoting a serious “stalker anthem”? Because I am a stalker. Of pro-soccer players:
Seriously. First Chicago Fire and now Sporting KC. I actually regretted not saying hi to them, so I turned around and went back, only to find they’d already lined up to board their flight. Womp, womp.
6. My new way to wake up in the morning? I discovered you can set a song as your alarm, so I set mine to Thirft Shop, weirdly it fit very well with the wake-up message I’ve had in my phone for months:
Don’t worry. My morning class this week was cancelled, so I turned it off and went right back to sleep…
7. Heather wrote a great post this week about the power of the mind in your workouts. It was a great reminder for me – I used mantras all last year when marathon training but I completely stopped when I got injured. Bad timing, right? Well I need to pick them back up because I honestly believe they help you push through and get the most out of your workouts/training.
8. I recently became a KLUTCHclub affiliate – and I’m excited to get their box and try out their products. From KLUTCHclub:
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They’re currently doing a promotion called #KlutchMoment, which I wanted to share with you because you can win a case of Skinnypop! Here’s what it’s about:
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Be sure to participate if you want to win some Skinnypop! I’m really excited to receive my first box, I’ve heard a lot about KLUTCHclub and can’t wait to finally get the whole experience!
Have you ever seen anyone interesting in the airport?
How do you wake up in the morning?
What’s your favorite race distance? (honestly, I think mine is the marathon…).
baahaha love the thing about the soccer players. i always stalk hot boys in airports..so I totally understand
Lol I should say they’re stalking me! And yes, airports have the best people (guy) watching
lol that is one sexy sweater you were sporting. i’m jealous.
You should be. It’s how I get all the men.
You are seriously SUCH A creeper and a peeping tom taking pics of those cutie patoots soccer guys. Luckily I wasn’t there or I may have forced you into doing something…
I’m a total creeper. And yes, you probably would have made me do something even creepier. Or just photobombed my stalker shot.
I always see the MOST interesting people at the airport haha, it is the best place for people watching!!
Omg the BEST people watching, I love it!
I love 4 mile races. I haven’t ran much above that though. I have a 10k race in about 2 weeks. I’m nervous to see how that one will go. So cool you saw some famous people at the airport… that has never happened to me!
I don’t think I’ve ever done a 4 mile race, or know of one! Good luck on your 10K!
wait I had no idea you could set your alarm to a song? oh man that has to happen now.
Haha, right?!
Your morning alarm message cracks me up because I create funny names for my alarms, too! My first morning alarm is, “Good morning, Beautiful.” My second (just in case) morning alarm says, “Now you’re really pushing your luck…” It’s just a fun way to start the day. 🙂
haha love those alarms!
I wake up naturally 😉 I rarely set an alarm! Always love your Thursday Thoughts!
love you xoxo
p.s. I texted you yesterday!
I usually don’t set an alarm either – but this week I needed it since I was getting back into central time and afraid of over-sleeping!
With an annoying beeping alarm that makes me want to throw my phone across the room…i should probably change that haha. I don’t think i’ve ever seen anyone interesting at the airport sadly. As far as race distance, either the half or 10k…jury is still out until i run the pittsburgh half in may!
HAha it gets me moving!
That fleece looks so comfy.. love!
I like racing halfs and full marathons because I really don’t like that “omg I’m going to throw up” feeling you get when you push yourself during a shorter distance race. I also just DO NOT know how to pace myself during 5ks. I usually try something along the lines of go out really hard and try to hang on. Sometimes it works but my body always feels like death while running.
Exactly – I don’t like the sprint to death of the shorter races!
Great post, but hmph, I’m so unlucky on the meeting-famous-people front 🙁 About waking up, I’m great at it on holiday, but when it comes to waking up for class or the gym, well, that’s a whooole other story; in fact, I’ve had to resort to asking the crazy old lady from the gym to call me on the mornings of Group Power class ;/ P.s. LOVE your wake-up message 🙂
Haha waking up is always easier when you’re on a break!
I am running my first half this weekend so I’m hoping I like the distance! I don’t think I could run a full marathon, let alone cheese it as my favorite distance.
Good luck on your half!
I once saw George Hincapie (pro cyclist) on an airport shuttle. But we were leaving from a huge bike convention, so I am sure there were many pro sightings that day.
I’ve been trying to go without an alarm lately. It works pretty good 80% of the time, but for that 20% I am in a mad dash out the door! At least I’m getting a solid 8 hours in!
I’m doing a half marathon in June. I haven’t run a race in about 2 years. Eek!
Good luck on your half, I hope you enjoy it!
10 mile races are my favorite. There need to be more of them!
that is a pretty good distance!
I actually love the half marathon distance the most!! 🙂
Love that sweater!!! 😉
Half is a great distance because you feel so accomplished!
Haha, I am loving your message to yourself to “get your booty out of bed.” I need that! 😉
it’s a great way to wake up!
I wake up to a dog in my face lol
now THAT is a good way to wake up!!!
Katie, next time you’re in KC check Whole Foods for Love Grown Oats! They sell them at the WF on 119th and I bet they sell them at the 91st st store also.
They sell the Hot Oats, not just the granola?!
How do you set a song as an alarm?! I need to!
I’ve never raced anything more than a 5k! My first half is in May. I’m super excited!