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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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00:13:06

A Few of My Favorite Things

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/12/11

Since it's That Time of Year, I wanted to share with you some of my suggestions for gear for the runner in your life. Or, maybe yourself! You are an experiment of one, so take my suggestions as just that. If you have no ideas, a gift certificate to a local running store is always a winner. :) Photo features Rabbit tank top and shorts and an Amphipod handheld bottle. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:14:44

This One is Heavy

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/12/02

I had an epiphany near the end of a run on Saturday. It led to facing past demons and the baggage that comes with it. It may trigger some with eating disorders, so be warned. This one deals with self-worth, self-image, a borderline eating disorder and depression. It is also about not blaming people for the hand you're dealt. Ultimately, this is uplifting. I am good. It was hard finding a photo for this episode but I chose this sunflower field that I shot in Garciasville, Texas a couple of years ago

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00:15:52

Never Underestimate a Race or a Workout

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/11/25

It's easy to underestimate a race or training run when things have gone well for a long while. Well, I learned that struggles can sneak up on you after a good streak. Pushing through and reminding yourself that things won't always be there tomorrow are important lessons. Photo of me and Judith on the rock dome at Reveille Peak Ranch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:18:15

Los Amigos del Valle

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/11/17

Two super-cool things happened on Saturday: I got to run my favorite trail race of the year, and I caught up with some good friends from the Rio Grande Valley. This is kind of an homage to the RGV, the place where I first discovered trail running. I also talk about a race I did over the summer in the RGV, which is held at my favorite running spot. Oh, and a shout-out to a guy from Houston named Shawn, who recognized my voice as we waited to pick up our race bibs yesterday. That was one of the

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00:21:44

Perseverance Pays aka Don't Worry About Your Time...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/11/11

This is episode 20!!!! On Sunday, I rang a cowbell, filled up water bottles, made some sort of crappy peanut butter, banana and honey tortillas, all while encouraging the folks doing the Hill Country Trivium. It's a road race put on by Brad and Nyla Quinn, of Tejas Trails, but it's a hilly challenge. Two college seniors stole our hearts as they claimed their first marathon, accidental ultra and DFL.. I went back into the time machine and recalled my sort-of-similar experience at the Heroes 25K race

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00:12:22

Ten Junk Russian Nesting Dolls

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/11/04

This is a podcast about a podcast. Hence the Russian nesting dolls reference. I got to watch the recording of my favorite running podcast, "Ten Junk Miles," and meet its host, Scott Kummer. He shared a little podcasting intel at the end of the evening. I tried not to fangirl. Inexplicably, I manage to work in a reference to my new favorite artist, Orville Peck, whom I also met a month ago. Peck has an incredible voice and his debut album, "Pony," is so listenable that I haven't yet tired of

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00:20:14

El Course-o Loco

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/10/28

Saturday's race was full of surprises: a race director dressed as a taco, a guy in a taco truck on the trails and pretty much everyone getting lost. It was the inaugural El Taco Loco race, held just south of San Antonio. I missed a section and made up for it by backtracking before crossing the finish line. Good race and experience. Part two is about a themed event: the inaugural Die Hard on the Powerlines. This guy came up with the crazy idea that we could choose 6, 12 or 24 hours to run/hike San

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00:20:19

Trail v. Road

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/10/21

Ah, the question for the ages: which do you prefer, trail or road? Me, I think the answer is pretty clear. I'd rather be out in the woods than on a city street most any day. There are benefits to both and each is to be respected. I just ran a trail race with a bunch of predominantly road runners. I thought for sure I would get them on the gnarly sections. Instead, it was the other way around. They *ran* the whole dang thing. We trail runners occasionally hike through tough sections and uphill. Now

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00:16:33

Respect the Distance

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/10/14

Sometimes, you have to make a call to reset your expectations because the training isn't there. This happened to me this weekend as I decided to drop from 50K to 25K in two weeks. Life has gotten in the way and I'm afraid of reigniting old injuries by not training properly. Some people can gut it out and my hat is off to them. That's just not me. And earlier this year, I attempted a 100-miler. That didn't go as planned. But it was a good experience for learning. The photo is me, Kathy and Seresa

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00:14:01

Do the Hokey Pokey and Turn Yourself Around aka...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/10/07

I have managed to get lost trying to find the start of a race, to adding miles to a race, to getting lost on a 1,000-acre ranch. Somehow, I've lived to tell about 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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00:25:12

A Tale of Two 50-Milers

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/09/30

My first attempt at a 50-miler ended disastrously and with my quickest DNF in history. It included a trip to the ER with a super-caffeinated, fast-talking crazy man and four stitches. The next time, a few weeks later, things ended much better, even though I had wet feet the entire time and got really cranky. *There are a couple of curse words in this episode, which is why I flagged it as explicit. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:37:16

Three Muddy Ultras and an Inspiration

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/09/23

This episode chronicles my first three ultras: each one an epic mudfest. The first was just a beginner's stupidity. The second one got VERY personal and emotional. The third, I wanted to quit but was inspired by a couple of guys who'd never run more than 6 miles. Yeah, they jumped from 6 to 31 miles and lived to tell about it. Since then, I've had some "normal" races and am training for my next one in a month. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:28:28

Atonement, Sinatra and Fireball and Other Stories of...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/09/16

Being on the other side of the table is almost as much fun as the race. This is a three-parter about some of my experiences providing assistance to sweaty, muddy, dirty trail runners. Many cameo appearances in this one! The episode photo is of Joel Olivares, David Zuniga, Bella Olivares, Victoria Olivares (no relation), Cris Guerra and me. We had a few others helping that day at the first J&J race, who aren't pictured. Grab a cup of Coke, Tailwind or a shot of Fireball and give it a listen! ---

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00:14:12

Not Today, DNF Fairy

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/09/06

There are times when the DNF FaIry appears during a race and you have to ignore her/him. Had it not been for a new friend dressed like an elf, I probably wouldn't have made it through my second 50-miler. --- 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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00:15:41

Do You Still Have a Little Shuffle Left in You?

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/09/03

The DNF (did not finish) fairy was whispering to me hard at a tough weekend race....I had a couple of people inspiring me and I finished. --- 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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00:11:36

The Expensive, the Sodden and the Ugly

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/08/23

Running would seem like an inexpensive sport...until you factor in the extras. Also, if you're high maintenance, running is probably not for you. I attempt to strike a lopsided balance between being a girl who loves Sephora and one who becomes a sodden mess after a few miles. --- 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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00:14:19

The Cheaters

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/08/16

I have no idea why people cheat at races, but they do. It's not a good idea. --- 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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00:22:51

Every Moment's a Little Bit Later

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/08/09

A handful of doctors said my thyroid had to go. I felt fine, but it was going to start affecting my ability to swallow, so I had to have surgery. I was worried about what would happen to me afterward: would I be lethargic, gain weight, unable to run? As someone with a borderline eating disorder as a teenager, the weight gain part terrified me. The episode title is from a Wilco song, "Pot Kettle Black." I take the refrain to mean don't put off what you can do today because tomorrow isn't guaranteed

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00:38:39

The Mental Sherpa

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/08/02

This one is in three parts: how one friend mentally sherpa-ed me through my first 20-miler, then I repaid the favor a few months later by pacing him at his first attempt at a hundred-miler. From that experience, I applied what I'd learned to help pace another friend through her first hundred. This is a tale paved with success and failure -- but in the end, it's all about life: eat, drink, put one foot in front of the other and you'll have a great story to tell when it's over. --- Send in a voice

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00:17:49

Vivir con miedo, es como vivir a medias

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2019/07/26

Running along the US-Mexico border is full of adventures that most runners don't experience: Border Patrol agents flying above you in helicopters, agents looking for migrants and smugglers, and once -- being chased by a pack of agents who thought we were migrants. (Hey, somebody has to keep those agents in shape!) This episode is about my life's credo: "Vivir con miedo, es como vivir a medias" -- a life lived in fear is a life half-lived. Link to the map showing you one of our favorite

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