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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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00:33:23

Extraordinary People: Aurora Kerr

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/04/04

Aurora Kerr ran her first 50K in February at Jackalope Jam. She turned 11 in November. Aurora, who has the cutest giggle, recounts that race and what led up to it in her running career. She likes math and science and has some ideas about what she wants to be later in life. Oh, and there will be more 50Ks. --- 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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00:56:54

Master's Edition: Howard Avery

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/03/27

Howard Avery suffered a stroke while training last fall. After a brief hospitalization, he was back at it. The only concession was that he dropped from the 50-miler to the 55K at Antelope Canyon race in mid-March. He finished the race and is eyeing a flattish, warm-weather 50 or 100-miler in the not-so-distant future. Avery, who hails from Memphis, will turn 74 in a few days. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:25:27

Being Grateful

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/03/19

I'm trying to make a lot of changes. Some are going better than others, but I haven't given up. One of the biggest realizations is the need to be grateful for something every day, no matter how crappy the day is. This is hard for me because I am hard on myself and sometimes set unrealistic expectations. But I'm getting there. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:45:20

Extraordinary People: Liza Howard

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/03/06

Liza Howard is one of the kindest, most down-to-earth ultrarunners you will ever meet,. She wins races but is humble about it. She also coaches runners to reach their goals. She also has a couple of other hats she wears. Oh, and she has a family. On March 18, she will tackle Badwater Cape Fear. Find her at https://www.sharmanultra.com/coaching --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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01:16:21

Extraordinary People: Vincent Antunez

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/02/28

Vincent Antunez was sitting on a mountaintop in Afghanistan when the idea for Trail Toes foot creme came to him. The accomplished ultrarunner was deployed there at the time and was devising ways to soothe the tortured soles and toes of fellow runners. At first, people thought it was just for the feet. But, it can go anywhere -- and he means anywhere. The company has evolved from one creme type to three and a fourth is on the way. He has also developed tire-dragging gear, sewn and created travel bags

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00:24:58

Bob, the Cone, and Rediscovering Some Joy in Running

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/02/20

I spent six hours on Saturday running out .75 miles to a traffic cone that I named Bob and then back to the start over and over again. I was one of the slackers by comparison to some of my friends who spent 100 hours out there. This madness was the Jackalope Jam, a timed event put on by Trail Racing Over Texas. I found the experience uplifting, even though my left hip was hurting. (I'm going to start Airrosti therapy tomorrow to address this.) It was great seeing friends, old and new, each time you

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00:20:42

A Birthday, New Friends and a Deep Revelation

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/02/12

Yeah, so today is my birthday. It is marked by a morning spent helping at a road relay race. Yesterday, I made some new trail friends. Friday, things got heavy. I had a therapy appointment on Thursday and the revelations from that weighed on me. That, and my job has become overwhelming. I had to cancel a celebration with friends because of these things and I am sorry. I hope you understand. The photo is from eighth grade and relates to my therapy issue. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:15:32

Mixing it Up...Plus, What Do YOU Want?

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/02/05

This past week's icy/wet/cold weather made me move my workouts indoors. I did some indoor cycling, yoga, Pilates and weights. I wasn't entirely idle. I did do a 5-miler on Sunday afternoon that wasn't too bad. I think it's important to incorporate other practices into our lives because we can get bored with one thing or not see results. All that said: I'm curious about the types of episodes you prefer: A. Me, just talking shop B. Master's Edition C. Covid Recovery D. Extraordinary People E. Paz n

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01:29:48

Extraordinary People: P.J. Izaguirre

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/01/29

I am proud to say that had P.J. not accepted my invitation to volunteer with me at the J&J Trail Running Reunion in September 2016, he may not have become a part-owner of Tejas Trails. He immediately got it and fit in. Seeing him evolve into a race director has been an exciting journey. And he's only 29! He is one of my favorite people in the world and I couldn't be happier to call him my friend. I know. I'm biased. But listen this interview and you will get it. Photo: He wanted me to use this

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00:51:51

Extraordinary People: The Band of Runners

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2023/01/22

San Antonians Liza Howard, Thomas Bowling and Chris Russell join me to talk about The Band of Runners. This is a national group that caters to veterans and their surviving family members to empower them through trail running. It's more than this, but it's the simplest explanation I can offer for this group of folks, www.bandofrunners.org if you are interested. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thestubborntortoise/message Support this podcast:

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00:22:25

Reflections and I Finally Finished a Race

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2023/01/16

My DNF at Snowdrop hit me harder than I expected. I think some of it is because I rejected what I'd done in training and just winged it. No wonder I was a mess. It's a stupid mistake and one I have learned from. That said, I do not plan to do anything beyond a 30K this year. It's fine. I don't need to prove anything. I did, however, finish a virtual 10K today in a decent amount of time (faster than usual). It was the "I Beg Your Parton" virtual race that benefits families in need. I felt strong and

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00:29:16

Giving Back, Looking Ahead and Asking for a Little Help

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/01/09

I still haven't run since my Snowdrop debacle, but that will change today. I spent last week pondering the year ahead. I also spent Wednesday helping set up for the Bandera race. Let me tell you: it is a ton of work and takes a week to physically set up this thing. I tied pieces of caution tape, learned how to set up large tents, schlepped boxes and sodas in my little, red wagon. Saturday, I volunteered at the YaYa aid station and got to see a bunch of elite runners blaze through. I also went into

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00:22:54

Falling off the Horse

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2023/01/02

I dropped out at Snowdrop after 23 miles. It's embarrassing and humiliating, but my mind wasn't right. I didn't feel like being out on the course for over two days, even though I knew what I signed up for. I was surrounded by friends but I felt lonely. I tried getting out of my head, which worked for a while and then the DNF Fairy would return, encouraging me to quit. I learned that I am not cut out for these 100-milers. It's not my thing. I've been saying for years that I'm going to dial it back to

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01:12:39

Extraordinary People: Kenneth Anderlitch

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/12/19

Kenneth Anderlitch has had an audacious running career: he won his first marathon and took second in his first 100-miler. There have also been missteps but he has considered them learning experiences. Just after Thanksgiving this year, he ran across Texas. It took him 19 days and he covered somewhere between 840 and 850 miles. (He and his two-man crew are still tabulating the Garmin data.) The cause: Pay it Forward SA, a place that provides a link between recovery and sober living. Anderlitch used

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00:58:49

Extraordinary People Who Are Overcoming Long Covid:...

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/12/11

I think I just created a new subcategory. Joe Schmal is an exceptional runner. He is humble about admitting it. He has won 100-mile races and used running as a way to overcome alcoholism. He now faces a new challenge: the effects of long Covid. Even though he had a mild case, the lingering aftereffects have impeded his ability to run the way he used to. This setback has him evaluating what is next. Well, he has plenty to keep him busy: two teenage daughters, a 3-year-old son and a newborn daughter,

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00:27:21

Brazos Bend: Blisters, Multiple Seasons, Alligators....

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/12/05

I went into the Brazos Bend 50-miler on Saturday with the best of intentions. I wanted to finish, I had my mind right and had more or less dealt with a cranky left hip flexor a few days before. Well, I rode out the lows, which helped. The hip was achy, which didn't. The thing that I almost never get was blisters. Under my toenails and feet. I decided to drop. Yes, I know this is my third DNF in a row, but this one had a purpose. I realized I have a great, quickish hiking pace and my mental game was

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00:52:57

Paz n Hundo: the road to Brazos Bend and Snowdrop

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2022/11/28

Paz welcomes Hundo back to the pod for a chat about our upcoming races. The nerves and ghost pains are kicking in. I am more worried about the voices in my head and have some ideas about how to quiet them. We also debate the merits of bringing food to the race to eat between those 16-plus-mile loops. (There's three of them). We also debate whether my strategy of using timed intervals is wise versus going by feel: run when you can and walk when you can't. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:26:03

The Curse of the Broken Brain. Uh-huh.

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/11/22

Fresh from a trip to South Florida, I am reminded why I can't live there again. Oh, how I loved that place. But now it has morphed from being the quirky-cool cat into a freak show of garish skyscrapers, generic development and paving over every darn last square inch. It's a real shame. But, anyway, I suffered from Broken-Brain Syndrome on Friday and caved at the midway point at Wild Hare. Lots of introspection and too much living in my head. This is a consistent issue with me and one that is an

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00:23:02

One Foot in Front of the Other

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/11/14

I have a 50K on Friday and am a little worried because my training hasn't quite been there. But, over the weekend, I tapped into my mental game and reminded myself that the mental game is a big part of finishing. Looking ahead, I am worried about finishing the Brazos Bend 50-miler. The course can be soul-sucking with a lot of out-and-backs. On the good side, it is flat and the aid stations are great. I just need to remember to eat. From there, is the big kahuna: Snowdrop. I'm trying not to get

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01:00:49

Master's Edition: David Infante aka "The Natural"

The Stubborn Tortoise ·

2022/11/07

David Infante is a bit of an outlier when it comes to ultrarunning. He doesn't necessarily use a training plan and goes by feel. He once ran a 50K fueling with one sugar-free Red Bull and finished in just over 5 hours. He doesn't sleep when he does 100or 200-milers. At one race, he and his companion had hallucinations but they saw entirely different things. The Rio Grande Valley native now lives in New Mexico where the mountains are his friend. Later this year, he is running Across the Years, doing

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