Strides: A Trail Running Podcast

<p>From Los Angeles to Las Vegas and the desert of Arizona on part of the Cocodona course, Shaun Jones needs no introduction. He is a friend of the show and a vital part of the San Antonio scene.</p><p>Shaun last...

<p>Aimee Warnke's ultrarunning resume, this year alone, is impressive: First place at the HURT100 and first place two-peat at the Prickly Pear 50K.<br/><br/>That does not account for all of her accomplishments in 2025...

<p>Jimmy Segura's mindset for running is rooted in routine, with a sprinkle of zeal. </p><p>Jimmy sat down with me not long after completing a 100-miler at Rocky Raccoon in January—his first completion at the coveted...

<p>Less than a year ago, on this podcast, Edgar Navarrete made up his mind: He was going to run the Black Canyon 100K. <br/><br/>Edgar and 1,000 other runners will tee off on Black Canyon's point-to-point course through...

<p>A face behind Southwest Elixirs and the Extra Credit crew, Madison Ortega is shaping her running journey surrounded by community. </p><p>You could say running "runs in the family," as the sport dots the lives of many...

<p>Roy Gallegos returns to the race that started it all, and graduates to the 50K distance in the process. <br/><br/>In his second time at Bandera, Roy is preparing to toe the 50K start line, having knocked out a...

<p>Two is the recurring number for Cait Gomez: It's her second time running at Bandera, and her second 50K.<br/><br/>Cait is coming into this weekend's race having spent physical time on the course alongside her coach...

<p>Erick Rendon is coming into this year's Bandera trail race, nearing his tenth time in some distance at the esteemed Hill Country race.<br/><br/>For his third attempt at the 100K distance, Erick is not scared of the...

<p>Santiago Ortega is coming into this year's Bandera trail race with back-to-back-to-back efforts planned. <br/><br/>Not only is Santiago looking to check the Bandera 25K off his list, but he is also planning to race...

<p>Katie Glasheen is coming into her time at Bandera calm, cool, and calculated. <br/><br/>Running the 50K distance for the second time, Katie is confident that her training block and composition of strength training...

<p>Shaun Jones is coming into this year's HOKA Bandera trail race with redemption and first-time experiences on his mind.<br/><br/>Despite this being his first attempt at any distance at Bandera, Shaun is eyeing a...

<p>The Bandera course is something of a homecoming for Courtney Rouse, a local legend in San Antonio's trail scene. It was the first course she ran when she moved to San Antonio, and one she has continually returned to...

<p>In September, ahead of the Sky Island trail race, Will Rocha famously said he was going to "f**k around and find out." I suppose you could say it paid off—Rocha took the top spot on the 25K, finishing the race in...

<p>Jordan Gracey may be an average runner, but his itch for the heart of running and creating is palpable.</p><p>Gracey is one of three behind "AVRG," a DIY-zine tailored for all runners. </p><p>Check out Issue 001 from...

<p>Heading into this year's Sky Island, third time is the charm for Cale Williams.<br/><br/>Cale Williams has stuck to what he knows in his preparation for Sky Island -- hill repeats and long trail runs, especially at...