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The Stubborn Tortoise

People often ask me why I love trail running. It"s all about the stories. You meet a different kind of person on the trails: connects with nature, doesn"t mind slowing down if someone is in need, says, "Good job, runner." Trail runners are competitive, for sure. But it"s also egalitarian. Seldom will you find the elites separated from the regular folk. Everyone gets lost at some point. Everyone falls. These are our badges of passage. This is my take on trail culture. Logo: Kevin Stich Music: "Our

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00:52:48

Paz and Hundo Talk Goals for 2022

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/01/24

He's pulling back on the running, while I'm tapping the accelerator a little. Some background on why me and school buses did not get along in my early years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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01:21:21

All Roads Lead to the Valley...Well, Sort of

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/01/16

Ben Garcia lost his ability to walk after a devastating motorcycle accident. But, through grit and determination, he regained that ability as well as the aptitude for running long distances. He is a veteran of the Iraq War and is now a 12-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department's downtown bike patrol. Running is Garcia's therapy and he uses it as a way to give back to the community. In the past few years, he ran a couple of 200-plus mile fundraisers for children's cancer as well as for law

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00:29:14

Finding Light in the Dark

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/01/09

This past week was incredibly stressful: starting the semester earlier than usual, a zillion Zoom meetings, prepping my house for Hundo Jr. to move into my spare room fro the semester (this was the least of my concerns) and my debit card being compromised and not getting a reasonable solution in a short amount of time. I have depression. I have talked about this before. Last week was the lowest low I've had in years. But, like an ultra, you have to persevere through to see the end. And that is what

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00:21:18

Snowdrop aka Running in Circles for a Cause

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/01/03

I rang in the new year as part of Team Wildebeest at the Snowdrop 55-Hour Race and Relay for children's cancer research and scholarships for children's cancer survivors. A few of my friends: Hundo and Babe (Mrs. Hundo), along with Seresa, Tanya, Agatha, Don and others tackled the 100-mile challenge. The weather was like summer: mid-80s with wicked humidity. We were all struggling -- some with injuries, some with mental demons. But everyone did their best despite the challenges. I was a Player to be

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00:56:20

Master's Edition: Judy Shipway -- with video!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/12/27

Judy Shipway is humble. She doesn't like to talk about herself, but I managed to coax some great stories from this 67-year-old San Antonio native. She now resides in Austin and is a retired Travis County prosecutor. She has had an on-and-off relationship with running but has settled into the trail scene. She is a force to be reckoned with in terms of placing in her age division (and it's a growingly crowded field.) She is a great listener, as I tend to talk too much -- ha ha. But she gracefully

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00:52:07

Paz n Hundo Talk Holiday or Whenever Gift Ideas....

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/12/19

Paz n Hundo (aka Orlando Montalvo) discuss their best ideas for gifts for the runner in your life. This is our first video episode, so there are visual aids in addition to our expressions. Hope you enjoy this one. We loved recording this. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:23:23

Profiles in Courage

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/12/13

It really is something to behold when you are a witness to a person's first trail race, much less their first 10K, marathon or 50K. But on Friday, I was fortunate to watch a number of folks tackle those benchmarks with grit and character. I was dispensing advice, cheer and sustenance as they passed through our aid station every 3.5 miles or so. It was uplifting to watch them finish. On a separate note, I was very heartened to learn that this very podcast is so useful to people. I mean, it's not for

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00:29:45

A Marathon and an Ultra Wrapped in One

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/12/06

I finished my first marathon on Saturday. According to my watch, it was 28.56 miles, so it was more of a 50K than a marathon, but who's counting? It went well, despite my not-so-great training. Running at sea level is a wholly different experience and one that I prefer almost anytime. It helped that we had an amazing support crew in Vivian and Rebecca. Vivian drove us, cooked for us, anticipated what we needed, while Rebecca flitted about, filling bottles, delivering food and drink and just being

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00:17:24

A Recap and One of My Stupidest Tricks Yet

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/11/29

I apologize about last week's episode. Well, not for the content, but for the horrendous crackling of my mic cable. It has been replaced and I can almost guarantee you, this will sound 100% better. I recapped my race at Wild Hare since I doubt anyone could listen to the entire previous episode. In addition, this weekend I will take on my first marathon and I am horribly undertrained. On the good side, I have company in that my friend, Maria, is going to be on the struggle bus, too. She's going to do

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00:39:27

Paz n Hundo Talk About What's in Their Packs

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/11/15

A lot of this depends on whether it's a training run, a self-supported race or a race with a bit of distance between aid stations. We share our favorite things and talk a little about packs. But the truth is: it's not the pack, but what you put in them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:24:31

Volunteering Fun and New Blood

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/11/08

I volunteered this past weekend at the Trivium race, hosted by Tejas Trails. It is their only road race, but it is challenging with lots of hills. I introduced my friend, Jessica, to the volunteer life, and she was a big hit with the crew. She also said she wants to do more of this. At times, we wore costumes, rang cowbells, cut up fruits and put out snacks. In short, we had a great time encouraging others to reach their goal. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:22:07

Sticks! Poles!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/11/01

Using hiking poles/sticks can be advantageous on technical, hilly trails. But, you have to weigh the pros and cons -- especially if your poles are like mine -- and don't collapse to fit into a pack. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:29:24

Pivoting to Plan B

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/10/25

If you were a part of the Caactus Rose trail race, you had to quickly pivot from Plan A to Plan B. Runners had to adjust to a different course, cancel lodging and plans and make new ones. Behind the scenes, the setup had to be torn down at the original venue and set up again at the new one -- less than 48 hours before race time. I got a firsthand look at the course situation, as the race was canceled by the park manager on Wednesday morning. We grumbled but stoically set out to tear down and then

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00:57:24

Paz n Hundo Talk Injuries

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/10/18

We're not doctors but we play them on a podcast -- not really. But, as average runners, we have sustained a variety of injuries over the years. I think we agree the worst one is plantar fasciitis. We offer up tips and advice -- based on our experiences. We also veer offroad and off-topic a couple of times, but it's all fun -- until someone gets injured. Photo: Me, with a loud green wrap holding my freshly stiched knee after a tumble down Lucky Peak at Cactus Rose in 2015. --- Send in a voice

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00:59:51

Master's Edition: Mary Kay Cooper

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/10/03

Mary Kay Cooper is a triple-threat: swimmer, runner and cyclist. She didn't let a bout with thyroid cancer slow her down. She has a strong drive and enjoys trying new, unusual things, like a swim, run, swim, run, swim, run....where you have to wear your trail shoes for the swim! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:29:18

A Significant Date and the Beauty of a Good Interval...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/09/26

I discovered that Sept. 26 had a couple of significant memories in my running career: in 2015, I sprang back from a disappointing DNF and redeemed myself, even after the course closed. The following year marked my first time as an aid station captain at the inaugural J&J Trail Running Reunion. I brought a couple of young guys to Camp Eagle, from the Rio Grande Valley. Neither of them had ever participated in a trail race before. One of those guys, PJ, loved it so much that he has just become one

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00:54:21

Paz n Hundo Talk Drop Bags

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/09/19

When you're doing a self-supported race or a long training run, you need to pack bags for sustenance. We offer tips for what and how to pack, as well as reminiscing about self-supported races. Also, Paz has some Breaking News about Cactus Rose. (Don't get too excited, but she will be out there in the middle of the night on Saturday.) If you have other tips, send 'em my way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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01:26:19

The Tire Guy...aka The Mentally Tough One aka Monté

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/09/12

If you have done Brazos Bend or Habenero Hundred, you may have seen Steven Monté out there dragging a 22-pound tire with his name on it or wearing a weighted vest. Crazy? Yes. But that isn't the point. Monté has reinvented himself in the last few years and has landed upon a certain freedom that lets him live out his dreams. Very inspirational. In other matters, I talk about regaining that ultra mindset and have the joy of making like-minded friends. It has changed things for me. Plus, mentions of

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00:24:30

Finding the Right Niche

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/09/06

Since I moved from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio four years ago, I have had limited success in finding a running group where I truly felt comfortable. It's more to do with me and my insecurities about not being fast enough. When I lived in the Valley, my group was supportive of runners of all speeds and I started a rule where no runner was left behind. I have made some friends within various groups and occasionally meet up with them. But, a lot of the time I hang back from joining because I

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00:21:18

Course-marking is harder than it seems

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/08/30

Have you ever run a race and wondered how long it took for organizers to mark the course? For the Capt'n Karl's race last weekend at Reveille Peak Ranch, it took two solid days. I joined the crew last Wednesday and hung little flags from branches and other spots to guide runners. I'm hoping no one got lost. Other duties involved driving stakes into the ground and tying caution tape to them, to keep runners from going where they shouldn't. It was a lot of fun and gave me another bit of experience in

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