Strides: A Trail Running Podcast

Howdy, everyone. Back from a brief hiatus, but ready to get back on track. Let’s hop in. This week, we had Amy Hermes of In The Loop Run Crew on to discuss her journey into running and how she started the group. We also touched on their recent flagship race: the Y’all Means All 5K Pride race. Registration for next year's Y'all Means All race is open Follow In The Loop Run Crew on Instagram Follow Strides on Instagram and Subtstack Check out Strides on Apple Podcast and Spotify Love it or hate...

Kirsten Mengden is busy in the best way. She and many others built, made way, and put on my most recent trail race, making it a memorable experience that I look forward to next year. In this episode, we discuss her history with running, getting involved with a local running store in San Antonio, and what's to come with an excellent course in the Texas Hill Country. Follow Kirsten on Instagram Follow iRun on Instagram and check out their website Follow Strides on Instagram and Subt...

In this episode, I sit down with Santiago Ortega, a San Antonio runner, run club coordinator, and small business owner. Ortega is doing some great stuff in these spaces, providing a refreshing take on running's art form in the process. I'm stoked this conversation is hitting your ears. We cover the gamut in this podcast. Follow Santiago on Instagram Follow his run club, Extra Credit, on Instagram Follow Strides on Instagram and Subtstack Check out Strides on Apple Podcast and Spotify Love it ...

Garrett Philbrick is more than just a teacher, a dad, and a husband: He’s an ultrarunner on a mission, a comeback tour of his own. With nine ultras under his belt, Philbrick is building out his mileage and time to prepare for a packed calendar of races to close out the year. He sat down with me to discuss his running journey, landing his first sponsorship, and why he chooses to run to heavy metal music. Follow Garrett on Instagram, Strava, and check out his go-to running playlist. Follow the ...

Howdy, and welcome back to Strides! In this episode, I break down my experience running the 20k event this past Saturday during the Desperado Gravel Run & Ruck in Boerne, Texas. This was an incredible event with some gorgeous Hill Country trails, and will surely be a yearly staple for me. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Substack! Love it or hate it? Got a topic idea? Please leave a review and email any feedback to stridestrailpod@gmai.com

It’s race week, friends! I’m running the 20K Desperado Run this weekend at the Desperado Resort outside Boerne, Texas. Boerne is about 30ish miles outside of San Antonio. The weather this weekend in the area is beginning to tip into scorching heat. The forecast is looking decent in the morning, with higher temperatures later in the day. I'm excited to hit some brand-new trails and immerse myself in the race world again. Will have an episode out after the race, breaking down how it went....

Howdy, my name is Mason, and welcome to Strides. This is the podcast and Substack amalgamation for me to explore a sport I am loving more and more: trail running. An opportunity to explore what I love, what I want to learn, and what seems daunting But more than that, this venture is a chance to blend some of my other passions—film, urban planning, and storytelling—with a budding interest in trail. I am by no means a professional but rather a devotee of the sport, ready to dive headfirst and n...