Sticks! Poles!
Using hiking poles/sticks can be advantageous on technical, hilly trails. But, you have to weigh the pros and cons -- especially if your poles are like mine -- and don't collapse to fit into a pack.
1 Nov 202122min
Pivoting to Plan B
If you were a part of the Caactus Rose trail race, you had to quickly pivot from Plan A to Plan B. Runners had to adjust to a different course, cancel lodging and plans and make new ones. Behind the s...
25 Okt 202129min
Paz n Hundo Talk Injuries
We're not doctors but we play them on a podcast -- not really. But, as average runners, we have sustained a variety of injuries over the years. I think we agree the worst one is plantar fasciitis. We ...
18 Okt 202157min
Master's Edition: Mary Kay Cooper
Mary Kay Cooper is a triple-threat: swimmer, runner and cyclist. She didn't let a bout with thyroid cancer slow her down. She has a strong drive and enjoys trying new, unusual things, like a swim, run...
3 Okt 202159min
A Significant Date and the Beauty of a Good Interval Pace
I discovered that Sept. 26 had a couple of significant memories in my running career: in 2015, I sprang back from a disappointing DNF and redeemed myself, even after the course closed. The following y...
26 Sep 202129min
Paz n Hundo Talk Drop Bags
When you're doing a self-supported race or a long training run, you need to pack bags for sustenance. We offer tips for what and how to pack, as well as reminiscing about self-supported races. Also, P...
19 Sep 202154min
The Tire Guy...aka The Mentally Tough One aka Monté
If you have done Brazos Bend or Habenero Hundred, you may have seen Steven Monté out there dragging a 22-pound tire with his name on it or wearing a weighted vest. Crazy? Yes. But that isn't the point...
12 Sep 20211h 26min
Finding the Right Niche
Since I moved from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio four years ago, I have had limited success in finding a running group where I truly felt comfortable. It's more to do with me and my insecuritie...
6 Sep 202124min
