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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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00:25:10

Some Inconvenient Truths

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/11/17

I ran my first race in almost six months. It went well, except for the men who decided not to alert me that they were passing me, or who scared the hell out of me when they passed, or who almost ran me over on the course.I am a 12-year veteran of trail races. I am accustomed to the "on your left," courtesy. Or "good job, runner!" Yesterday, I seldom heard this, as guys nearly mowed me over because they thought they were going to win a course record. It was a seismic shift in my experience with this

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00:24:01

Some Political and Personal Stuff, But Some News!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/11/10

Essentially what the headline says.You may not like the first half because of my personal views. But, I encourage you to stick around. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:34:20

Reflecting on my Past and Looking Ahead

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/10/27

I'm baaaack!Running/strong hiking is my new thing, which demonstrates that I am improving after a long hiatus. Happy to be back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:43:40

Deepak Shukla: 100 Miles Isn't Enough

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/10/07

Deepak Shukla has been a runner since he was a teenager. The sport comes easily to him, although he has had his share of finishes and DNFs. The 38-year-old digital marketing manager did the Chicago Marathon, his first, in 4:40. From there, he crossed over to the dark side: ultras. Rather than completing a 50K or 50-mile race, he opted for a 100K. From there, he tackled the hundo, with mixed results. In December, he will attempt his first 200-mile race: the Centurion Winter Downs, a single loop

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00:58:43

Master's Edition: Mironda Meyer: Normalizing Menopause

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/09/29

It's something that every woman will experience, yet we're left feeling overwhelmed, demoralized and confused when this life change hits.It is especially challenging when you're an active woman and it feels like overnight you've got a swim ring around your middle and your pants don't fit. Mironda Meyer, a Concord, Vermont-based coach, is one of the administrators of Facebook's Menopausal Athletes page. She has a great website full of resources. This is an episode for both women and men. ---

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01:13:00

Re-pod for a cause

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/09/23

I was fortunate to interview Kenneth Anderlitch in December 2022, shortly after he spent 19 days running 840 miles across Texas to raise almost $57,000 for Pay it Forward SA. This organization provides resources for those in recovery. On Sept. 20, Kenneth embarked on an even bigger challenge: to run from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio. He expects this 1,800-mile journey to take about six weeks. His goal is to raise money for a new program called Families in Recovery, which allows families to remain

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00:31:50

Discovering Romance Doing What You Love

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/09/09

I read ⁠an article⁠ about how running clubs in New York City are overrun (ha ha) with singles looking to meet others. The problem is, the subjects said, these clubs are almost as useless as dating apps. It got me thinking about my own experiences. First and foremost, the trail community is my tribe. I unwittingly found a group of like-minded people who are altruistic, tough and don't mind getting dirty. I have had a few instances where I've met some guys whom I thought shared a connection,

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00:24:47

Perspective Pays.

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/09/02

t helps to keep things in perspective when you're beating yourself down. And other stories.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:18:31

Recommitting, Part ?

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/08/27

I have been attempting to recommit to running/power hiking for about a year and a half. This time, I am getting serious. I miss spending hours on my feet on weekends. I've been committed to running/hiking a few times per week and at least once on the weekend. I think I just needed the mental break.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:55:35

Master's Edition: Courtney Lumpkin Classen

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/08/18

Courtney Lumpkin Classen weighed 334 pounds in 2012. She had gastric bypass surgery and began walking, and then began to run...she has finished multiple marathons and her first 50K in March. She has her sights set on a 50-miler.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:38:45

Using an Ultra Mindset and Other Stories

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2024/08/04

It's been a minute. I recap my trip to Florida. Despite my absolute love for where I used to live, I realized this week I can't go back. But, it will be a nice place to visit. Running on a beach is not what I remembered and it is dang hot.I've signed up for the Big Bend 20K in January, which will be an adventure. Just catching up. Photo: the view from my back-row window as we finally left Miami on July 22. --- Support this podcast:

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00:18:16

Still at It.

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/07/15

My return to running is not the stellar triumph I'd imagined, but it's there. And I don't suck as bad as before.Stories about the impending trip to Florida, smoke detector nonsense and the death of a bat. Not proud. But, I hope y'all can forgive me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/support

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00:28:24

Annnnnd, I'm Back!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/07/08

After six or so weeks, I am back at the podcasting thing. And the running thing, too.It's been a nice break but I'm glad to be back. I have pretty much restarted running from scratch. (Like, I'm in a 10K walk-run training group.) It's humbling but necessary. I've been dealing with some aggravations in the hip and lower back but am trying to ease myself into it. Oh, and there is talk of my YOLO summer, which involved seeing Orville Peck with my sister and a return to Florida

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00:22:50

A Brief Hiatus and Big Plans

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/05/05

I've been doing this thing almost every week for close to five years. Admittedly, I've hit a wall: I'm not running, racing or volunteering like before, and it is getting to be a challenge to find weekly guests.So, I'm going to not force this for a couple of months, or until I have some more stories to tell. I do this as a labor of love, so it's not like it's a job. Meanwhile, I am ramping up the training, little by little. I've also got another podcast on a burner that I

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01:16:59

The Boston Marathon, Inside-Out with Coach Basilio...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/04/22

This is such a fun chat with two of my RGV friends, Coach and Hundo. They drove 38 hours straight from Mission, Texas to Marlboro, Mass. on April 11. By the 13th, they were setting up 10-foot-long interlocking barricades that weighed up to 30 pounds apiece, alongside 70-something local women.The RGV duo were not volunteers. They were paid $350 per day to work on the course and to do operations. The days were long and hard, but memorable as they worked behind the scenes at the world's oldest

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01:24:44

Master's Edition: Robert Gonzales. No Quitting,...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/04/15

Robert Gonzales ran his first 50K about a month ago.He is 74 years old. He had a mishap during that race that later required surgery, but he finished the race in 8:47, well ahead of others much younger. Gonzales tells me about his running journey, with credit to his coach, Christi Myers Faulk, and his daughter, Roxanne Lockhart. He is not ready to stop at a 50K. He now has his sights on getting a 100-mile buckle. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:14:13

Getting Committed

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2024/04/01

I had Easter lunch with my friend, Jessica. Over the course of our conversation, we agreed to do the Wild Hare 50K in November. We also agreed to hold each other accountable in our respective training plans.Another form of commitment is that I am signing up to be the team captain for The Flying Chanclas relay team this year at Snowdrop. I'm looking for a few folks willing to loop around a .69-mile course for a couple of hours throughout the 55-hour event. That would likely mean you would have

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00:24:49

Remix: Trail Foes and Friends

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/03/18

I reached WAAAAAY into the archives and uprooted this old gem from the early days of this podcast. This is about the relationships you make while on the trails. It's fun, short and sweet. Enjoy!--- 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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00:55:30

Master's Edition: Lisa Tuckwood

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2024/03/11

I have talked to my fair share of gritty runners, but Lisa Tuckwood may be the grittiest.Maybe it's her background in the Army or maybe it's just how she is, but regardless, Lisa is one tough lady. She's always been athletic, but didn't start running races until 2015 -- three months after back surgery. Her record speaks for itself. No DNFs, but enduring some incredible challenges. She's got a 200-miler this month in Georgia, followed by a couple of hundos later this year. Feel

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00:29:46

Basics for Beginners

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2024/03/04

This week, I thought it might be helpful to offer advice and tips to those who are new to trail running. You generally won't see people holding signs and cheering for you in the woods, like you might on the road. I go over things like shoes, hydration, sports watches and more. I don't cover everything, but there are some useful tidbits if you want to hit the dirt.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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