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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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00:18:17

Getting it Done, Even if it's Ugly-ish

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/10/12

Running has been pretty good, except that the weather has remained hot and humid. I bailed on doing the in-person race, The Trailway, on Saturday because I wasn't feeling 100% and I had a bunch of grading to finish. Saturday, I ran 6 and it felt great: it was cool-ish, but very humid. Nonetheless, my pace was slow and steady. Sunday, it got hotter and more humid, just in time for me to finish my virtual half. Normally, half marathons aren't a super-big deal. But this one led me to question myself

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00:28:04

A Weekend in the Hills With Friends

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/10/05

Orly and Kathy Montalvo came up for a visit this past weekend. The plan was to run as many rocky hills to ensure his shoes and gear are ready to tackle the Cactus Rose 100 at the end of the month. He is. I, on the other hand, came to the grim realization that I need to run more. It became abundantly clear that my spotty training has yielded crappy performance. I know what to do. Run more. Photo: Hill Country State Natural Area --- Send in a voice message:

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00:27:22

The Perseverists

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/09/28

Part of the fun of volunteering at trail races is watching other runners persevere despite the suffering they endure. On Saturday, I saw a few people struggle through their races at the Texas Trail Running Festival. A few puked. But they picked themselves up and kept going to the finish. One guy was determined to quit and was ready. Then he sat in a chair, had a gel and some cold water. He stood up, looked me in the eye and said, "You know what? I'm finishing this thing." He had 3 miles left in a

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00:26:43

A "Real" Race and a Disappointment

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/09/20

Saturday marked the first time I've done a race since March. It felt good to see friends and participate in an actual timed event. The only difference is we had to wear a face-covering at the start/finish. I employed an eclectic playlist to get me through the 10 miles, and still had a few songs to spare. It was a great experience, and once again, it felt as close to normal as we can get at the moment. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, my goal race, The Snowdrop 55-Hour event, is postponed until

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00:25:36

Back in the Fold

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/09/14

After seven months of not leaving my county, I headed several counties away to Pace Bend Park last weekend to help with the Mellow Trail Race, sponsored by Tejas Trails. It was pretty much how things have been in the past, with a few exceptions: face masks were required, no food at aid stations and runners had to take off their own ankle timing chip and pick up their finisher's medal from a table. But in many ways, it was just like old times: meeting up with longtime friends, making new friends and

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00:26:10

Getting Stronger on Tired Legs

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/09/07

The long weekend was sort of a progression run over three days: the first day was kind of rough, the second and longest run day was better and the third day -- a virtual race -- gave me the incentive to push. And it showed. Many thanks to my friend, Maria, for joining me on Saturday and being supportive and knowing when to push me. Hoping for cooler weather and remaining optimistic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this

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00:24:15

Ironing Out the Kinks in the Road

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/08/31

I discovered that if I have a plan, I can get through a long run a lot easier. Some days, I don't have a plan, which is a surefire way of it turning into a chaotic experience. Not having a plan has its advantages when you're required to be flexible. It doesn't help if you're committed to covering a fair amount of ground. Volunteering and one of my favorite races are filling up my calendar for September. It will be nice to get out of San Antonio for the first time in seven months, even if it means I

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00:22:51

Trying to Get That Groove Back -- Kind of Personal.

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/08/24

I have been battling the negative voices in my head for a while. I had chased away those demons years ago, but they have sneaked back into my psyche. The tipping point came when I got some very unexpected and negative feedback about something last week and it went downhill from there. My inner voice kept saying, "You're a loser. You're an idiot." This not only affected my self-esteem but I also let it affect my running. I reached out to a group on Facebook for runners over 50 and got a lot of

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00:31:59

Master's Edition: Lourdes Gutierrez-Kellam

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/08/14

Longtime runner and ultra badass Lourdes Gutierrez-Kellam joins me to talk about her storied racing career. Long-distance races are her favorite. She's the type of person I would befriend at a trail race because she is easygoing and friendly. Photo: Lourdes as she ran the 48K Skyline Trail in Jasper, Alberta in July. Yes, that is snow in those mountains! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:17:08

It Takes a Village

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/08/09

Yesterday, it took a few of us to get Maria through her virtual 50K. It was a little ugly at times, but she did it. --- 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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00:15:36

Finally Out of the Closet

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/08/02

No, no, no....not like that. I have purchased a Big Boy microphone and can now record my podcast in my living room, as opposed to sitting in my bedroom closet with an iPhone. It's kind of liberating. My running needs some liberating as it has been in hiding most of this week. I haven't been feeling it and have defaulted to riding my indoor bike, which produces some great sweaty workouts. But it's not a running substitute. Hoping to get it back this week. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:18:29

Master's Edition: Kimberly Aubuchon

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/07/26

This is an epic and entertaining interview with my friend and coach, Kimberly Aubuchon. She is an artist, personal trainer, running coach and all-around badass. I hope you enjoy our interview. --- 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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00:20:10

Unsolicited Advice and Other Stories

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/07/21

I had a bit of a COVID scare last week. I purposely stayed off of social media until I knew the results, On Saturday night, I found out I tested negative. While most were supportive and upbeat, I had a handful of folks with unsolicited advice: I should be tested again because it was likely a false negative. Wow, way to throw cold water on you after an agonizing wait. And while I know the advice came from a place of sincerity, that particular moment was not the time to hear this kind of

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00:14:39

Happy Anniversary!

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/07/13

On July 11, I. celebrated the first anniversary of this podcast. It was a crazy idea but seems to resonate with people. COVID-19 concerns caused me to call off my plan to run at Muleshoe Bend this weekend. Instead, I will do it virtually. Speaking of virtual races, The Flying Chanclas continue to be competitive in the Trans-Texas Virtual Run. We're battling with a couple of teams for fourth or fifth place out of over 190 teams. Photo: from 2016 (I think). We were celebrating Orly's birthday with

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00:20:03

Getting Competitive

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/07/05

This week, I ramped up the mileage -- probably a little too much -- for a good reason. My team, The Flying Chanclas, is virtually running across all 879 miles across Texas. I formed the team as sort of a lark -- something to do during the dog days and beyond. We started on July 1 and of this recording, we are in a dead heat for 4th-5th place out of 183 teams in the 5-person relay. I had no idea we would be competitive but seeing that we shot up sort of quickly has emboldened my teammates and me. We

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00:21:15

Adventures and Bummers

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/06/29

Trail running is all about the stories and adventures. My "bubble" friend, Maria, and I made one on a Saturday slog uphill to what seemed like heaven. (Not really, but it was a spectacularly steep climb). Excited to start the Trans-Texas Virtual Race this week. But I am concerned about upcoming events later in the summer and fall because Texas has turned into a hotbed for COVID-19 infections and deaths. It once again messed with my head, but I am planning to soldier on, regardless. That's all we can

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00:16:58

Sugar Badger Virtual Half

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/06/21

I ran my second virtual race on Saturday. It was a struggle because I haven't gone that far since February. But, I toughed it out, mentally, along with the company of my friend, Maria, for a few miles. I'm getting better at running on tired feet and working on my mental game. I signed up for a virtual race across Texas with four others, starting July 1. Feeling great about being motivated, yet concerned that we might be locked down again, killing that feeling. Stay tuned. Photo from Saturday, at my

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00:13:41

Streaking! No, Not That Kind

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/06/15

After months of lethargy and turgid running, I eked out 17.5 miles in four days. I know it's not record-setting, but it's a start. It felt good to run four days in a row. May shoot for a couple more days and then rest up before my virtual Sugar Badger half on Saturday. Also, shuffle over to Apple podcasts and give this thing a rating and leave a review. It won't hurt. I promise. If you're feeling generous, consider being a sponsor. Use the anchor link to do so. If not, no biggie, but I'd like to buy

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00:54:34

Covid-19 and Protests: The Adventures of Matt Maday...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/06/07

This ultrarunner couple has navigated a couple of nights in jail (for quarantine), "sneaked" into national parks and have had a variety of adventures, including having the windows broken out at their hotel in Chicago (apologies because I said it was Dallas) during protests. They're professional runners traveling the globe with their super-cute dog, Smokey. They're living the dream -- experiencing adventures and running crazy distances. This is a special episode. Cassandra's Instagram, Matt's

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00:44:45

Master's Edition: Interview With Donald Flynn

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/06/01

Part 4 of our master's series. We meet Donald Flynn, a San Antonio-based runner who took up running to get out of going to gym class. He abandoned the sport for decades and picked it back up 5 years ago at the age of 60. He has finished three 100-milers and has his sights set on at least one more this year. He has some great stories to tell including when he "geezered" a young guy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this

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