Getting Back Into the Groove
I volunteered and ran over the weekend at the J&J Trail Running Reunion. It was fun seeing old friends, making new ones and getting...creative with serving ramen. I ran a decent 4-miler and was happy ...
15 Mar 202127min
The Long-Game Guy: Master's Edition
Thomas Bowling, soon-to-be-59, is a legend of the San Antonio running circuit. He has numerous ultras accomplished, with just a couple of races he'd like to do over. He is fearless about 100Ks to 100-...
28 Feb 202154min
Tales From the Tundra
A recap of a crazy, horrible week, along with lessons learned and stories from the past. Plus, a recap (with an ending) from Rocky Raccoon, since my power went out as I recorded last week's episode. ...
21 Feb 202144min
Live, From the Tundra!
Seriously, we have 3 inches of snow on the ground and it is below freezing. Six days ago, it was 80. We got this nasty polar vortex thing and it won't let up until the weekend. Meanwhile, my power goe...
15 Feb 20217min
Birthday Blues...and Trailwork!
I have a Big Birthday on Friday, which has churned up a lot of angst and sadness, but also some optimism. I talk about my ongoing struggle with depression and overcoming the stigmas associated with it...
8 Feb 202128min
Forcing Accountability aka Signing up for Stupid Things
In an effort to demonstrate that I can be accountable, I ran all of the miles I was supposed to last week. Hey, it's a start. I also managed to run a 10-mile race and come in dead last in my distance....
1 Feb 202123min
Master's Edition: Pamela Karr Lockhart
I met Pamela a couple of years ago as we both slogged through the Brazos Bend 50-miler. She saved me with her 30-30 timer, stories and a touch of Fireball. Since then, she has racked up a bunch of ult...
25 Jan 20211h 8min
The Single Parent's Dilemma
Being a single parent is a big enough challenge, but throw a pandemic into the mix and things get even trickier: it's not like you can leave your kids with a friend or distant relative while you take ...
18 Jan 202150min
