Day 2 in Colorado

Well, I decided to run the same route this morning (I know, shock to some of you, that I'd put myself through that again).  It's amazing what a good night's sleep will help a run, because today felt a little better.  Mount El Dorado ended up only being about a half mile of a steep incline (still hurt..), but the best part of this morning is realizing how the world was shrinking, and why my mileage wasn't working out.

It seems that when I'm going uphill, or downhill, my foot doesn't roll like it does when I'm running flat, and for some reason that's messing with the sensor.  The sensor that connects to my arm band is meant to go in Nike shoes, in the sole, and since I wear Asics, I just cut a little hole in the tongue and slipped the sensor down in there.  I'm going to stop by a sports store tonight and get one of those little pouches that you can strap onto your shoe laces, hopefully that will even out my distance/time issues.

Last night our group went to Boulder and ate at the Chop House, where we ate last year.  Just like last year, the food was incredible (last year had the lamb, this year pork chop).  My favorite part of the trip, just like last year, was getting to tell the people around me about my engagement experience.  I always love the response I get when I tell them I had Leslie fooled for several months thinking she was going to a reception for my ex girlfriend.  Aaah, the memories :)

Speaking of memories, tonight we're going to where we went after our engagement in Boulder: Estes Park.  There's a restaurant on one of the mountains named The View, also having excellent food. 

The sessions today were wonderful, as expected.  I love going to this convention every year, although I always walk away with the same feelings... When I'm at home, I'll get many questions that I can't seem to answer exactly how I'd like.  It's usually because I don't have enough of the research backing in my head to formulate an informed response, which usually leaves the teachers asking more questions that I can't quite answer either.  I come here and wish I were each of these presenters all rolled up into one, being able to call upon all their knowledge immediately.  Frustrating feelings, but still very energizing.

One more day of sessions, then we're on our way home on Sunday.  I can't wait to get home and see everybody!