Lovely, lovely fall in Boulder!!

Ok, so the trees are starting to change colors and the wind is picking up!! I think it is fall in CO!!!

This is one of my favorite times of the year because for some of us, it means the "off season" soaking it all up!! Going out, having fun. Turning over the wardrobe from sleavless to sweaters. well, maybe a little to soon for that one!

It also marks my first year riding in the CO rockies during the fall. Last year I was too scared to venture up into the "mountains' by myself..I think Jamestown was the furthest I went. Oh, how times have changed. In Boulder/surrounding area, you can always find someone climbing in the mountains even if there is 10 ft of snow! LOL.

I spent my 2 week "IMWI anniversary" in the mountains this weekend, taking my sweet time enjoying the weather and colors and eating m&m's!! (gluten free!!). It is absolutely gorgeous!! Since we had a "bit" of bad weather last week, I experienced the snow dusted mountain peaks in addition to the redish/orange/yellow leaves changing color the past two days. Absolutely amazing!!

From a physical standpoint, there is no denying it, I am still pretty much in the dumps (physically) and it will take time to recovery. BUT, I am not going to let gorgeous fall days pass me by without taking advantage of them...it is rare opportunity you see the peak-to-peak on days like today! I even got the hubby a Ward cookie.

Ok, so next up is another wedding next weekend in Chicago. PARTY time with the friends!!..and some long runs on the lakefront that I LOVE!

Oh and Congrats to Jillian who completed Augusta 70.3 this weekend!! so proud of you!!

Also, safe travels to some of those I know are heading to Kona this week...still 2 weeks to go , but I know they will fly bye!!