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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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00:26:34

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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00:54:46

The Long-Game Guy: Master's Edition

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/02/28

Thomas Bowling, soon-to-be-59, is a legend of the San Antonio running circuit. He has numerous ultras accomplished, with just a couple of races he'd like to do over. He is fearless about 100Ks to 100-milers. A counselor, he uses his own techniques to help himself get through tough, uncomfortable spots. Volunteering is another of his favorite ways to give back. He also managed to subconsciously convince me to go through with this weekend's Salsa Walk. Photo: Cunningham Gulch in the San Juan

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00:44:37

Tales From the Tundra

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/02/21

A recap of a crazy, horrible week, along with lessons learned and stories from the past. Plus, a recap (with an ending) from Rocky Raccoon, since my power went out as I recorded last week's episode. Photo: my back porch on Feb. 15, 2021 --- 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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00:07:05

Live, From the Tundra!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/02/15

Seriously, we have 3 inches of snow on the ground and it is below freezing. Six days ago, it was 80. We got this nasty polar vortex thing and it won't let up until the weekend. Meanwhile, my power goes out every 30 minutes for 10 minutes. Otherwise, I took my friend, Jessica, to Huntsville over the weekend for the Rocky Raccoon half marathon. We had a lost car key and found it. The wind chill was in the teens but at least it was dry. She had a great time and now wants to do more Tejas races! ---

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00:28:23

Birthday Blues...and Trailwork!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/02/08

I have a Big Birthday on Friday, which has churned up a lot of angst and sadness, but also some optimism. I talk about my ongoing struggle with depression and overcoming the stigmas associated with it. I also give a few shoutouts, race updates and talk about the sundry items I collected during a trail cleanup on Sunday. Here is where you can sign up for Sunday. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:23:27

Forcing Accountability aka Signing up for Stupid Things

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/02/01

In an effort to demonstrate that I can be accountable, I ran all of the miles I was supposed to last week. Hey, it's a start. I also managed to run a 10-mile race and come in dead last in my distance. Baby steps. To further hold myself accountable, I signed up for a couple of challenging events: The Salsa Walk, where participants walk from the Chuy's in Selma to the one in San Marcos, for the 50K, or if you're really crazy, you continue on to the Chuy's in Austin for 100K. I am only half crazy. Past

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01:08:43

Master's Edition: Pamela Karr Lockhart

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/01/25

I met Pamela a couple of years ago as we both slogged through the Brazos Bend 50-miler. She saved me with her 30-30 timer, stories and a touch of Fireball. Since then, she has racked up a bunch of ultras, with the most recent being a 55-hour virtual where she logged 129 miles! She is super-positive and motivating. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Photo: Pamela at the Alamo City Ultra in 2019. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:50:21

The Single Parent's Dilemma

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/01/18

Being a single parent is a big enough challenge, but throw a pandemic into the mix and things get even trickier: it's not like you can leave your kids with a friend or distant relative while you take a little time for yourself. Mayra Caamaño, of The Woodlands, and Hilda Ochoa, who lives outside of San Antonio, tell their stories, offer their coping mechanisms and talk about finding gratitude when our previous lifestyles are in the past. Photo: Hilda Ochoa, left, Myra Caamaño, left. (Forgive my sad

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00:36:41

Bandera: Inside-Out

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/01/11

Last weekend, I learned that there is more to volunteering at a race than handing out food and drink and medals. I found out there is a lot of prep: ice, fruit, propane, pallets of bread and tools to be purchased and more. There are stakes to be driven, signs to be stapled to said stakes, caution tape to be strung. On race day, there was blood, hungry folks snapping up mashed potatoes topped with ramen broth and a woman with a tampon jammed up her nose because she fell and broke it. I chose not to

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00:28:14

Getting Off the Struggle Bus

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2021/01/04

Happy New Year! Like most runners, I am always learning new things about myself: mental attitude, nutrition, hydration, gear. I got a new hydration vest -- the Nathan Vapor Howe -- and really like it. My former brand, Ultimate Direction, didn't live up to my expectations, so I switched. I also have been tweaking my diet and have added a couple of supplements, which seem to help. I also tried caffeinated Tailwind and, to my surprise, really liked it. I had a couple of decent runs over the weekend

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00:57:19

Master's Edition: Gary Trautmann

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/12/28

This one is a year-end two-fer: I talked to Gary Trautmann, a San Antonio-based runner, who talks about COVID running. He's also a master's runner. He talks about lessons learned during COVID and why it is so much better to run with a group, in terms of motivation. He is training for his first 50K this spring: either Prickly Pear at McAllister Park in San Antonio or Brazos Bend outside of Houston. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:05:09

Master's Edition: Kelly Cunningham

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/12/20

I met Kelly in January as we ran with our friend, Louisa, at Bandera. We were the witnesses to her breaking her ankle. Since then, Kelly has run two trail marathons and is ready for the Bandera 50K on Jan. 10. She is a cancer survivor, dedicated to her kids and grandkids and is admirably consistent in banging out those miles. Prepare to be inspired. Photo: Kelly's first 25K at the J&J Reunion at Camp Eagle. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:24:16

That Volunteer Life

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/12/15

I joined a handful of folks over the weekend to volunteer at The Mosaic trail race, outside of Austin. It was a gig that occasionally got confusing: the course is a big Figure-8 and depending on the distance people were running, they started going in one of two directions and looping back and forth, again, depending on the distance of their race. People occasionally finished and didn't stop to pick up their medal or remove their timing chip, causing us to chase after people. But, mainly, it was a

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00:26:44

Support, a Semi-Rant and an Update on Training

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/12/07

This is a mixed bag of stuff. We start off with my friend, Agatha Halekulani Kerr's latest adventure: a 600K (372) miles to raise funds for a church/school in Costa Rica in early February. I wasn't planning on talking about this, but I decided to talk about how people get into a cult and reprised the tale of the Rev. Jim Jones, who lured 900 folks from the US to Guyana, in northern South America, in the late 70s. He promised them a place with no bugs, snakes etc. and plenty of food. That was a lie

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01:05:44

The Philanthropist: Dickie Longo -- Master's Edition

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/11/30

I happened upon Dickie Longo via my friend, Agatha Kerr, a San Antonio-area running friend. She is editing a book about Dickie by an Australian writer named Sue Oaks. Oaks needed some additional interviewing to help flesh out his story. Agatha asked me if I could help. I was a little nervous parachuting into someone else's project, but I accepted the challenge. Last Monday, I talked to this exceptional and generous 83-year-old from Louisiana. He gives away running shoes and (sometimes) race fees to

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00:28:22

The Stupidest Planning Ever

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/11/22

Somehow, I thought it was a good idea to skimp on dinner the night before and breakfast the morning of a race. Even worse, I under packed my drop bags and didn't have enough food to sustain me through a 25K race. My thinking was, "Oh, it's only a 7.5 or so loop with a stop midway. I'll be fine." The humidity was 92% and the temperatures neared 80. I drained my little 12-ounce handheld before each way station. By the end of the last loop, I was dizzy -- don't use one earbud for a long run, kids. It

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