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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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00:21:15

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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00:10:00

Normal...sort of

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/05/25

I returned to running, a bit, this week. So far, so good. Had a social distance ride with my friend, Maria and got to have lunch with my very good friends, the Montalvos on Memorial Day. Yes, we social distanced. Things feel a little closer to normal, but to be honest, as the US inches toward 100,000 deaths, I made a grim observation: as of April 24, we had 51,000 deaths. Thirty days later, we almost doubled that number. Stay safe and manage your risk. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:16:06

Social Distance Get-Together

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/05/18

After almost three months, I pulled the trigger and set up a "play date" with my friend, Maria. We met up at Hot Wells ruins on Sunday morning and took a socially distanced bike ride. It was so much fun and nice to have a conversation with someone in person and not feel like we were "cheating." My ankle is officially sprained, which means running is on hiatus for a few weeks. This is going to be interesting trying to catch up on my training for big races at the end of the year. Photo: Maria and

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00:51:09

Setting Goals in the Midst of a Pandemic

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/05/11

I am joined by Donald Flynn of San Antonio and returning guests, Kathy and Orlando Montalvo of Mission, Texas. We talk about the complications of training for virtual races and whether the "real" races we're signed up for later in the year will actually happen. Flynn and the Montalvos are signed up for the Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1,000K. Essentially, you run 620 miles between May 1 and Aug. 31, or a minimum of 5 miles a day. I really want to join in, but I'm already 11 days behind and --

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00:21:37

Moving Forward, Bit by Bit

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/05/04

Trying to keep a normal schedule during this crisis is challenging. I miss working aid stations and wonder what they'll be like as we move forward. We used to joke about people drinking from the same cup or getting their hands in the snacks. "Eh, we're trail runners, this is what we do. " But I wonder about what they'll be like. Running still remains something I want to do but I feel distracted or start too late and don't get in the mileage I wanted. I will do my first virtual race today. Will

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00:45:57

Master's Edition - Interview with Kathy Montalvo

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/04/26

I have known Kathy for a while -- through her husband, Orlando -- originally. They are two of my dearest friends. Kathy is a newish runner, but she's done a boatload of ultras, including three hundos. She's a little new to the Master's scene, but a worthy contender. She's extraordinary in that she hasn't quit a race yet and just chugs along at a decent pace. Photo: Kathy finishing her third hundred-miler at the Snowdrop 55-Hour Race in December. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:18:17

Looking for the Good

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/04/20

Not much running happening these days. It takes so much mental energy to get through each day that I feel spent. And when I do run, it feels stressful navigating groups of people. I reflect on the story of my mom and purple roses and try to be uplifting. Photo: Mission Espada in San Antonio --- 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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00:44:39

Life During COVID-19, episode 1 -- staying motivated

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/04/12

How do runners stay motivated to get moving when races are canceled and groups have disbanded? I know this is a First-World problem, but it is something that the running community considers. This is a Zoom call with Jeff Rhodes, Orlando and Kathy Montalvo and Sara Hernandez, one of my former students. We managed to persuade Sara to come to the dark side and become a trail runner! Photo: Screenshot of the chat. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:23:10

Life During COVID-19

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/04/06

After two weeks of struggling with allergy-induced laryngitis, I have finally returned. I weigh in on how this pandemic is affecting me and I try to share some optimism, along with a rant or two. The best part of my days is when I get to "see" my students for class meetings, talk to my sister and friends. Had a Zoom meetup on Sunday afternoon and it went really well. Got to chat up my friends from the Rio Grande Valley. We'll be doing this on the regular. The podcast is probably going to take a

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00:40:39

Master's Edition, Episode 2 Lynn Hauka

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/03/16

This is the story of Lynn Hauka, 62, a master's runner living in San Antonio. She just placed first in master's at the Spider Mountain race last month and is fairly new to trail running. She will tackle her first ultra in November at Dinosaur Valley. --- 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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00:13:44

Turning a Corner

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/03/09

Felt really good on Saturday at the Prickly Pear trail race. I ran much of it and felt great. Hilariously, I still managed to place last in my age group. Nonetheless, went back out there for 6 bonus miles. Starting to feel more confident about my abilities as I eye the Brazos Bend 50K next month. Ha, ha...I signed up for that last week. And I managed to crash the Alamo 26.2 during a run on Sunday. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:11:02

What's in your (drop) bag?

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/03/02

Drop bags are an important part of trail racing -- especially when doing ultra-distance races. Here are some tips I've gathered over the years to make creating your drop bag a cinch. --- 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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00:35:01

Master's Edition: Interview With Louisa Escamilla

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/02/24

This is the first in an occasional series about master's runners. My good friend, Louisa Escamilla, was picked as my first guest. She is a cancer survivor and recently broke her ankle on a descent at Bandera. She's healing up but is eager to get back at it. She is one of the toughest runners I know. Photo: Sullivan City trails a few years ago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:15:43

Do Trail Runners Poop in the Woods? And Other Stories

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/02/17

I literally had to pull this episode out of my, well, you know. And it's a pretty important aspect of trail running, but not something discussed in polite company. So, if you're offended by this sort of stuff, feel free to skip to the last three minutes. Also, here is the link to my favorite 50K training plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:12:07

It Might Have Been Rocky (Raccoon) But it Was Smooth...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/02/10

I finally had a great race -- probably one of my favorites of all time. I ran the half marathon on Saturday at the Rocky Raccoon 50 at Huntsville State Park. I LOVE this course. I did watch my step with the roots and made some trail friends, so my time wasn't super-fast. But I'm satisfied with how it all went. Great weather, vibe and course made it a great experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:18:11

The Samaritans

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2020/02/03

Sometimes, you have to decide if it's better to set aside personal goals and help someone else. Plus an updateon my intentions for Rocky Raccoon on Feb. 8. And I talk about plans for an occasional feature on master's athletes. Photo: Carly and Javi. --- 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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