Category Archives: Running

Back on the track

Posted on February 5, 2015 by twsobey

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

Posted on January 19, 2015 by twsobey

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

Posted on December 7, 2014 by twsobey

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

Posted on November 30, 2014 by twsobey

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

Posted on November 10, 2014 by twsobey

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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Foothills Frenzy

Posted on October 7, 2014 by twsobey

This weekend I volunteered for the Foothills Frenzy, a 50k running race in Boise. It was the first time I volunteered at an ultra. Since the event was going to last 12 hours, I thought I’d get an afternoon shift … Continue reading →

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Eat & Run

Posted on June 6, 2014 by twsobey

Anyone who has been interested in ultra running for more than a month or so has heard the name Scott Jurek. As a vegan and a runner, I found his story fascinating despite only knowing a little about him. When … Continue reading →

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One more second

Posted on June 3, 2014 by twsobey

Tonight was another Monthly Mile. Still having occasional trouble with my knee, I wasn’t sure if I would run. After the warm up I felt OK so I figured I’d start. I went out a bit fast but my knee … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bash 2014 – recap

Posted on May 31, 2014 by twsobey

Last year, Matty and I decided it would be fun to celebrate our birthdays (4 days apart), by running our average age in miles through the foothills. I don’t recall why we thought this would be fun, but the idea … Continue reading →

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New Mile PR

Posted on May 24, 2014 by twsobey

Back in high school, I ran cross country. I never considered myself a fast runner, but I did ok. I usually ran the mile between 5:30 and 6:30 depending on the time of year or where we were in the … Continue reading →

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