Getting Off the Struggle Bus

An episode of the The Stubborn Tortoise podcast, hosted by Donna Pazdera, titled "Getting Off the Struggle Bus" was published on January 4, 2021 and runs 28 minutes.

January 4, 2021 ·28m · The Stubborn Tortoise

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Summary

Happy New Year! Like most runners, I am always learning new things about myself: mental attitude, nutrition, hydration, gear. I got a new hydration vest -- the Nathan Vapor Howe -- and really like it. My former brand, Ultimate Direction, didn't live up to my expectations, so I switched. I also have been tweaking my diet and have added a couple of supplements, which seem to help. I also tried caffeinated Tailwind and, to my surprise, really liked it. I had a couple of decent runs over the weekend. The second one, I did something that I haven't done in years: I ran a mile without stopping. I know it sounds hilarious but it happened and made me feel better about my abilities. I'm going to keep at it so I can run more than walk. I know it won't be this way every time, but that is a new goal. In turn, I think I'm getting off the Struggle Bus. Photo: Lucia Lua Ramirez

Episode Description

Happy New Year!

Like most runners, I am always learning new things about myself: mental attitude, nutrition, hydration, gear.

I got a new hydration vest -- the Nathan Vapor Howe -- and really like it. My former brand, Ultimate Direction, didn't live up to my expectations, so I switched. I also have been tweaking my diet and have added a couple of supplements, which seem to help. I also tried caffeinated Tailwind and, to my surprise, really liked it.

I had a couple of decent runs over the weekend. The second one, I did something that I haven't done in years: I ran a mile without stopping.

I know it sounds hilarious but it happened and made me feel better about my abilities. I'm going to keep at it so I can run more than walk. I know it won't be this way every time, but that is a new goal. In turn, I think I'm getting off the Struggle Bus.

Photo: Lucia Lua Ramirez