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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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00:17:23

Changing Goals

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/07/19

It's funny, but I recorded one version of this earlier but deleted it because my dang allergies made me sound sinusy. In between, a friend who offered to coach me for the Brazos Bend 50-miler emailed me and admitted that it would be too complicated to successfully see me through. It was then that I realized I've been succumbing to pressure (my own) to keep pushing the limits when I really don't want to go any further. There are other things I'd like to do or accomplish in the future. I love trail

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00:18:53

Third Anniversary!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/07/13

This week marks the third anniversary of The Stubborn Tortoise. What started as me reading previous blog posts have evolved into something more: my experiences, hearing the experiences of master's runners, how the community coped with the pandemic to advice episodes with my buddy, Hundo. I share a handful of clips from previous episodes. Here's to evolution! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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01:12:10

Master's Edition: The Four Amigos

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/07/05

Four Austin-area guys in their 60s-plus, gather each week to run or hike together. They are all formidable runners but at this age, injuries can hinder their efforts. Still, they take it in stride (pardon the pun) and say they have no interest in ever "retiring" from the sport they love. Younger folks may want to heed their message as runners of any age look to the future. Photo: From left: Henry Hobbs, Joe Prusaitis, Gabe Ayson, John Kuss and chair. The chair is part of the scenery for residents

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00:57:58

Paz and Hundo Talk Shoes and Socks

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/06/28

In the latest installment of Paz and Hundo, we delve into the mysterious world of shoes and socks -- what works for us and what advice we give to you in your quest. Also, I give a brief-ish recap of my race at Pedernales Falls over the weekend. Photo: Me and Hundo wringing out our socks midway though a 20-miler in 2015. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:26:34

Grinding, Hot-Weather Tips....and (drumroll) Boobs...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/06/21

I have discovered that simply grinding out miles day after day is a good thing. I'm looking forward to it, even if it is insanely hot and humid. I may be acclimating. I am logging miles to virtually get across Tennessee (and I am behind, but determined). I also offer up some tips on surviving summer races. And (no boys allowed) I talk about the Holy Grail of sports bras for me. I found one a few years back and bought five or six of them. Then, the company went out of business and I have been

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01:00:14

The Survivor: Frank Arredondo

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/06/14

Frank Arredondo is a friend of mine from the Rio Grande Valley. He is a pharmacist and became one of the first people to be hospitalized with COVID-19. He is doing great now, but he was on a ventilator for 10 days and given some experimental drugs. He was more or less of a guinea pig for doctors in the early days of the pandemic. Frank recounts his gripping story, including the bravery and tenacity of his wife, Tyra Greene, who kept a journal that launched them into the national headlines. His story

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00:19:42

You Can Do Anything for 30 Seconds

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/06/07

In this episode, I talk a little about a training concept known as "Jeffing." It is a term related to coach and marathoner, Jeff Galloway. The concept is regardless of your ability, by incorporating walk breaks into your runs will ultimately prevent injuries, help your mental outlook and allow you to accomplish faster finishing times than if you just ran the whole thing. I know this will ruffle some feathers, but I've been trying it for a few weeks and really enjoy it for training runs. (I haven't

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00:28:31

Gluttons for Punishment

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/05/31

On Saturday. four hardy souls toed the line for the Third Annual Ice Cream Challenge. Contestants have to eat a variety of ice cream treats and then run 1.5 miles in between each serving. It starts with a Chipwich and ends with a pint of ice cream -- unless you choose to go the Junior Varsity route. I spectated and shot video of the festivities. No one threw up but getting through the pint proved to be the chore that it sounds like. Photo: Ulises Marrufo, Thomas Bowling, Chris Russell on the

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00:48:05

Paz and Hundo: The Nitty Gritty

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/05/25

Paz and Hundo are back with some strategies and tips for running in the wild. Bodily function stories ahead. Plus, a bonus story about herding a baby goat back to its mama. --- 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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00:34:23

Master's Edition: Matt Martinez aka "Mr. Selfie"

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/05/17

Matt Martinez was one of my running buddies when I lived in the Rio Grande Valley. He is 55, more of a road runner and doesn't aspire to run beyond 25K - ever. And that's OK. I think too often we pressure ourselves into aspiring to crazy distances or paces. Matt doesn't do that. He gets the run-life balance. We used to call him "Mr. Selfie" because he would post , um, selfies on Facebook after his runs. He also nicknamed our friend, Tanya, as "Tanya One More Hill" because she always wanted to push

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01:05:52

Master's Edition: Brian Sharp.a Paragon of Tenacity

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/05/09

Brian Sharp is an inspirational runner, not only because he has overcome disabilities or obstacles, but because of his positivity. He is someone with an interesting back story and has some audacious goals for the next year. In my outtro, I talk about my GVRAT experience, making mosaic-tiled pots, do you want swag and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:45:19

Whadaya Mean, 100 Miles? Master's Edition with Seresa...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/05/02

Seresa eats 100 miles for breakfast. She has the ideal mindset and training discipline one needs to tackle those goals. She shares her story of her running journey as well as what's ahead in her future: spoiler alert: she plans to log 150 miles this year at Snowdrop! --- 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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01:08:44

Paz and Hundo Talk Travel

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/04/26

Half of the adventure of doing an out-of-town trail race is getting there. In the first of a monthly segment, Paz and Hundo, aka Orlando Montalvo, will share stories and advice or worthless information (ha ha). Our inaugural episode is about travel. We share some of our favorite stories of being on the road, ranging from a deflated air mattress to a toxic-smelling hotel room to sleeping on the only available surface left: the floor. Sit back and enjoy the stories. Photo: Hundo and Paz (with

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01:09:10

Master's Edition: Coach Basilio Mendoza

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/04/18

Mendoza, a South Texas native, has a compelling backstory about his upbringing, race and being first in his family to graduate from college. He coaches high school cross country and has seen his team win state championships. He raises money for his team to travel outside of the Valley by holding local road and trail races. In between, he coaches adults. He is a very accomplished runner in his own right. And no matter what your ability, Coach Mendoza always has supportive things to say. --- Send

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01:16:29

The Pandemic Experience: The Race Director's...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/04/15

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Chris McWatters, the race director for Tejas Trails, was oblivious to what was transpiring. He was marking the course at Camp Eagle, site of the J&J Trail Running Reunion, which is notorious for having little to no cell phone access. His wife, Krissy, was trying to reach him to tell him that everything was shutting down and wondered how they were going to find toilet paper. Fast-forward a year or so, and McWatters has learned a few things about race directing

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00:26:34

Returning to the Origins

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/04/12

I returned to the Rio Grande Valley this past weekend to reconnect with friends and the place where my trail-running career began. The reason: the Mesquite Fire trail race. It was among the first "live" running events since Texas reopened after the pandemic closed the state. I met up with a lot of friends and reacquainted myself with the sea-level, hard-packed trails. I got most of the "full experience" out there. You'll have to listen to find out. The pollen made my eyes and nose run and the

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00:24:31

Music!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/04/05

I love music. I was a music writer in undergrad (not mentioned in this episode), which led me to a career in journalism. (that's another story.) Music can make a run all the better. I talk about my obsession with Orville Peck, my love of Fatboy Slim, The Clash and GirlTalk. And, as an added bonus, I have included my updated playlist from Spotify. It has something for everyone, I think. :) El te que juro si! (I hope I didn't eff up the translato. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:19:20

Beating the Lady in Blue

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/03/28

It's probably not nice, but my friend Maria and I decided we didn't want to be beaten today by a woman in blue, whom we passed during our 10K at The Tangle. Ha ha. --- 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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00:51:14

Master's Edition: Orlando Montalvo aka "Hundo"

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/03/22

Orly, as I call him, is one of my favorite people. He has a big laugh, a big personality and a penchant for doing big races. He has completed six, 100-milers -- three with his lovely wife, Kathy. Yours truly tried to get him through his first Rocky Raccoon 100. That is a story in itself. His big accomplishment was finishing the beast known as Cactus Rose 100 in October. He was properly trained and was determined to get that buckle. The high school science teacher by day loves food, metal and

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00:27:57

Getting Back Into the Groove

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/03/15

I volunteered and ran over the weekend at the J&J Trail Running Reunion. It was fun seeing old friends, making new ones and getting...creative with serving ramen. I ran a decent 4-miler and was happy to not be last for a change. I may be on a comeback. Maybe. Photo: A still from a video I shot at the pavilion on Friday evening. Look how organized everything is! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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