I'm Still Here
I feel like I'm stepping into the confessional: "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. My last podcast was two months ago."Ha ha. I haven't really been running. Hiking, sure. I'm beginning to wonder if...
30 Juni 202533min
Life Goes On
I've been making concerted efforts to return to running and volunteering, but sometimes life gets in the way. That said, I am determined to do the inaugural half marathon in December at the San Antoni...
13 Apr 202521min
Extraordinary People: Tia Banks
Tia Banks is a former professional flag football and basketball player. Injuries caused her to switch gears. She took up hiking and in 2021, summited Mount Kilimanjaro in six days. She was sick with a...
23 Mars 202546min
Back to Square One, part ????
It's been a frustrating six or so weeks. Weather and arthritis in my hip and lower back are creating havoc for my return to running.In the last week, I managed to hike 2 miles until my hip yelled at m...
10 Mars 202520min
Found objects and other stories
A dozen years ago I happened upon a book in the middle of a dirt road surrounding a cotton field. It was a Bible. In Spanish. I still wonder why someone who had likely carried it with them across the ...
27 Jan 202521min
Three Events, Two Cancelations and One Great Experience
A longish story about why I did not volunteer on Sunday at the Bandera trail race, plus some history. Also, why I won't be running Big Bend this weekend. But the real story involves a terrific indoor ...
13 Jan 202531min
Snowdrop Relay Experience
I was reacquainted with some old friends from the RGV and made new ones during the Snowdrop 55-hour relay last week. It was a great experience and I made new friends and supported a great cause. Phot...
5 Jan 202530min
Spilling the Tea and Other Stories
Hey, it's New Year's Eve, and I am looking back a little on the year. This episode gives you a very brief peek at Snowdrop, but more importantly, a look at some creeps from this past year. The last of...
31 Dec 202417min
