Category Archives: Running

Foot strike and running injuries

Several years ago, I started getting back into running. I have been running (somewhat competitively) since I was about 12, but after leaving my college cross-country team, I didn’t really run much for fun. When I began to increase my … Continue reading

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Running in Jeddah

Before my trip to Saudi Arabia, I was looking for information about running here and found very little. I’m still no expert but in the three runs I’ve done, I already learned a lot. Hopefully this will be helpful to … Continue reading

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Wild Rogue Relay

Earlier this summer I got the chance to run the Wild Rogue Relay race in southern Oregon. At the time, I took notes so I could write a post about it, but it’s been a busy few months. I left … Continue reading

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Brian Baker Brews

Boise Brew Minute (episode 26) – For runners, triathletes and other physically active people, finding a great beer that can hydrate and fuel you is difficult. Brian Baker discusses his attempt at making just such a beer and the science … Continue reading

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Running and Krakow

Some days it’s almost impossible to convince yourself to get out the door on a run. Other days, you’re so excited about running, you get two blocks from the house before realizing you forgot to put on shoes. Today was … Continue reading

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Back on the track

After Wilson Creek, I took a couple weeks off from running, but my ribs are starting to feel better and I’m running a bit more now. This Tuesday was the first Tuesday in February which means it was time for … Continue reading

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Wilson Creek 50k, my first DNF

Back in the fall, I volunteered to help at an aid station for the Foothills Frenzy 50k. As a thank you, I was giving a free entry to the Wilson Creek Frozen Feet 50k. This was pretty exciting since I’d … Continue reading

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Dry Creek trail run

The first Sunday of each month, the Boise Area Runner’s Trail Run is in a different location. Rather than meet at Camel’s Back Park like most Sundays, we pick a new trail to try. This weekend the plan was to … Continue reading

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Back to 5k

It’s been a few years since I ran my last 5k race. I tell myself that if I’m paying for a racing and lacing up the shoes, I should be running farther than 3 miles. That is certainly part of … Continue reading

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Understanding pain in running

Recently I’ve been thinking about pain and how it appears in running. There is always the pain of pushing hard near the end of a race, but there is also pain of eating the wrong thing (or not enough). Some … Continue reading

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