Category Archives: Running

Second Annual First Mistake 5k

Posted on November 10, 2025 by twsobey

Last year we had a lot of fun with the First Mistake 5k. We had 40 runners, lots of hills, and four Mistake Station (including one bottle of Malört, free haircuts, and firefighters hosing us down). I wonder if we … Continue reading →

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2025’s First Mistake 5k

Posted on November 10, 2024 by twsobey

** Don’t miss the Second Annual First Mistake 5k ** Life is full of bad ideas. You will likely make many mistakes during 2025, let this race be (one of) your first. What could be better than a free race on … Continue reading →

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Running Around the World (Now with Arduino)

Posted on May 4, 2024 by twsobey

About a decade ago, while running with the Boise Area Runners, I challenged the club to (collectively) run around the world in a year. I set up a Google form where people could input their mileage then gave monthly updates … Continue reading →

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My “Beer on the Run” Interview

Posted on July 14, 2023 by twsobey

I was interviewed last week for my friend’s podcast, Beer on the Run. Usually Jack and Clint talk with ultra runners about their races and what beer they like. According the UltraSignUps, I’ve only done two ultramarathons which is a … Continue reading →

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Born to Run 2

Posted on April 16, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide Author: Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton Completed: April 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This is the training guide I wish I had back in 2010 or whenever I really started … Continue reading →

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Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems

Posted on March 12, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems:More Funny Shit in the Woods from Semi-Rad.com Author: Brendan Leonard Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: Last year I was given another of Brendan’s books and really enjoyed it, but never … Continue reading →

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Running While Black

Posted on February 26, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Running While Black: Finding Freedom in a Sport That Wasn’t Built for Us Author: Alison Mariella Désir Completed: Feb 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I first heard about Alison and this book through an interview with the South … Continue reading →

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Running without racing

Posted on February 5, 2023 by twsobey

Many people I’ve run with over the years keep an eye on their next race. Whatever the distance or strange quirk that entices them, there is a race they are dreaming about. Some are dedicated to the training and pushing … Continue reading →

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Have Fun Out There Or Not

Posted on May 17, 2022 by twsobey

Title: Have Fun Out There Or Not: The Semi-Rad Running Essays Author: Brendan Leonard Completed: May 2022 (Full list of books) Overview: Back in late 2012 or early 2013, Matty and I started planning a fun birthday celebration. Our birthdays … Continue reading →

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Running through 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by twsobey

A little over four years ago, I started running every day. I had done that before but never with much success. This time things were different and I managed to run every day for a year. The following year, I … Continue reading →

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