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 Sky," by Overland (via Free Music Archive)
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 257
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Master's edition: Ann Ludewig
Ann is kind of a baby master's runner because she just turned 50. She is a mentor for the San Antonio Off-Road Runners. She talks about the ups and downs of her running career and shares some ambitio…
YOLO Tour '22, Chapter 1
This is the first in a series of experiences chronicling my choice to sign up for/do things I would otherwise regret this year.
First up, the Vernal Equinox 8-12-24-48-hour race held at my childhood …
Two of the Sweatiest People You Will Ever Meet Talk About Summer Running
Paz and Hundo sweat. A LOT. We could run 10 miles and end up wringing out our socks. We know how to handle summer heat and humidity. And it's coming. So listen up and heed our advice.
So, You Want to Start a Podcast?
Today, I break down the evolution of this podcast, what it takes to do one (commitment, consistency and a common theme.) I also tell you what kinds of resources you'll need and where to get it publis…
Frozen, the Trail Race and One of the Most Mortifying Moments of My Life
Well, it's mid-March here in south-central Texas and that means the weather is having a moment or five. Glory be, it was cold this weekend at the J&J Trail Running Reunion. The winds were gusty and f…
Profiles in Courage: Agatha Halekulani Kerr
This is the second in an occasional new spinoff where I talk to runners who overcome obstacles and reach seemingly unimaginable distances. Agatha Halekulani Kerr, a mom of two, with a full-time job, …
A Birthday Surprise and an Update on The Watch
I got a really cool gift box from my sister called a Runner Box. I show you what was in mine, along with an update on my new Suunto 3 and its maddening learning curve. Finally, a shoutout to my frien…
Choosing the right sports watch
My sports watch is on its way to Electronics Heaven, so I had to buy a new one. I go over what I look for an offer tips on what you might need or not.
Plus, I got together with (most) of my girls to …
A Surprise, A Struggle and Survival
I celebrated my birthday by running a 50K. It was my first in three years. I wanted to quit three times but persevered. I also jammed my finger and banged up my left knee in a spectacular fall. The d…
Paz 'n Hundo Talk Cold-Weather Dressing
Yes, it gets cold in South Texas. It's a humid cold. If you don't dress properly, you will be a sorry, sodden mess. Paz and Hundo, two veteran sweat-ers in both heat and cold, take you through their …
One Run Crew - Master's Edition with Vivian Montalvo
Vivian Montalvo of San Antonio is not only an accomplished runner but she also applies her experience to help other runners. She is there to crew people on long runs or just a quick Sunday morning ru…
Paz and Hundo Talk Goals for 2022
He's pulling back on the running, while I'm tapping the accelerator a little. Some background on why me and school buses did not get along in my early years.
All Roads Lead to the Valley...Well, Sort of
Ben Garcia lost his ability to walk after a devastating motorcycle accident. But, through grit and determination, he regained that ability as well as the aptitude for running long distances. He is a …
Finding Light in the Dark
This past week was incredibly stressful: starting the semester earlier than usual, a zillion Zoom meetings, prepping my house for Hundo Jr. to move into my spare room fro the semester (this was the l…
Snowdrop aka Running in Circles for a Cause
I rang in the new year as part of Team Wildebeest at the Snowdrop 55-Hour Race and Relay for children's cancer research and scholarships for children's cancer survivors.
A few of my friends: Hundo an…
Master's Edition: Judy Shipway -- with video!
Judy Shipway is humble. She doesn't like to talk about herself, but I managed to coax some great stories from this 67-year-old San Antonio native. She now resides in Austin and is a retired Travis Co…
Paz n Hundo Talk Holiday or Whenever Gift Ideas. First Video Episode!
Paz n Hundo (aka Orlando Montalvo) discuss their best ideas for gifts for the runner in your life. This is our first video episode, so there are visual aids in addition to our expressions. Hope you e…
Profiles in Courage
It really is something to behold when you are a witness to a person's first trail race, much less their first 10K, marathon or 50K. But on Friday, I was fortunate to watch a number of folks tackle th…
A Marathon and an Ultra Wrapped in One
I finished my first marathon on Saturday. According to my watch, it was 28.56 miles, so it was more of a 50K than a marathon, but who's counting?
It went well, despite my not-so-great training. Runni…
A Recap and One of My Stupidest Tricks Yet
I apologize about last week's episode. Well, not for the content, but for the horrendous crackling of my mic cable. It has been replaced and I can almost guarantee you, this will sound 100% better.
I…