This Vegetarian Be Tripping

Back in my college days, I was a Boise State Bronco. During my time as a Bronco, I couldn't eat out often because of financing my education. In America, that's code for "paying as much money as I possibly could at the time... so I could have one floatie on my arm to help me while I drowned in future student loan debt." I mostly ate at the dorm cafeteria, where my stomach built up immunity to many foodborne illnesses. Now that I'm a proper adult and not subsisting on entrees w

It was recently announced that Idaho is the fastest growing state, percentage-wise. I’ve spent most of my life in the Spud Paradise. I guess I can offer a few travel tips that will hopefully distinguish Idaho enough to make you realize isn’t Iowa… or Ohio. Maybe it will also explain why people keep flocking to the area. I mean, if you’re crazy enough to think that limitless potatoes aren’t enough of a reason. Boise is the population center and home to the bluest turf around.

I’ve run a fair bit of road races. I’m not very fast. There may be speedy snails that can beat me, but dang it, I enjoy it! I’m driven by the thrill of getting that finishing medal, the desire to have a wardrobe consisting exclusively of race shirts, and the fact that I want to eat all the time without weighing as much as a pair of hippos. Overall, my favorite races have been part of the Final Kick series, which holds races in Idaho's Treasure Valley. The Freakin Fast Half is