It’s that time of the year again. Lots of speculation out there, but just like the blockbuster movies, I’m trying not to read the reviews ahead of time. My web developer is attending with me this year, so it should be a great trip. I even remembered to bring the list of restaurants I want to try this year: House of Nanking, Lefty O’Doul’s, Tommy’s Joint, Town Hall, Zuni Cafe and a return to Roy’s and Lori’s Diner. No golf this year, but I’ll bring the new Nike + stuff for a diversion. Watch for reports next week…DK

The new Nike + iPod kit is now available and I picked one up at the Mall of America Apple Store this week. At $29 (plus another $29 for a nano armband), it’s a great value when compared to the other options for tracking distance and pace. Others have said you don’t need to have Nike + shoes to use the kit, but I needed a new pair of running shoes anyway, so I picked up a pair of Nike + compatible Air Max 180s from Foot Locker. They are very comfortable, but the first pair I got split a seam after a five mile run the first night. So far the replacements have been fine. (more…)