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Talking to New Mexico runners about New Mexico running
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Sunday Aug 23, 2020
Sunday Aug 23, 2020
This week I had the pleasure to speak with THE Ken Gordon. He is an ultra runner with an interesting back story and has come to host the Mount Taylor 50k and a few other spur of the moment events. Most recently, he gathered a small group to run from the Rio Grande to the Crest.
It was fun to talk to him about about his ultras and the decision to cancel the Mt. Taylor race this year. I look forward to talking to him more and maybe doing the green dress run one of these St. Patrick's Days.
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
Sunday Aug 16, 2020
This week I talk to Amy Liotta and Arlene Espinoza-Armijo about the Lobo Cancer Challenge benefiting the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center. We touch base with Amy about getting started in running and her active lifestyle that her family shares, but we spend the majority of the episode talking about the Lobo Cancer Challenge, what it means, and why you should be a participant.
This is an important project where all of the money stays and helps those in New Mexico. I encourage you to listen, read about this wonderful event, and sign up, donate, or sponsor someone.
https://www.facebook.com/Lobocancerchallenge/
https://www.instagram.com/lobocancerchallenge/
#Lobocancerchallenge #uniteagainstcancer
I hope you consider helping out in whatever way you can. We can do this together. In the meantime, wear your mask, help others, donate, and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
Sunday Aug 09, 2020
This week I speak with Hobbs High School graduate and Sam Houston State Bearkat, Andrew Bosquez. It was a fun interview where he talks about getting into running, switching from basketball, and his relationship with his dad.
We talk about how he decided on South Plains Junior College and why he chose Sam Houston State after. He talks about the disappointment missing the outdoor track season and the uncertainty around the cross country season, but he remains hopeful and has put his trust in his coach.
I hope that you enjoy this episode. Take us on your run, or just hanging out at home. So, mask up, stay motivated, and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
Sunday Aug 02, 2020
This week I talk with Sal Gonzales, head Cross Country and Track coach at Rio Rancho High School. He has 4 Cross Country titles to his name and has coached many great athletes. We talk about his own running, both high school and college, and getting into coaching.
He talks about his motivations, how he helps motivate his runners, and how technology can be helpful in coaching and keeping his runners engaged. We finish talking about this uncertain time and looking forward.
I hope you enjoy this talk as much as I did. I learned a lot. You ca follow him and the team below.
We are still holding, waiting, and doing what we can. Enjoy your time, stay positive, and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
Sunday Jul 26, 2020
This week I had the pleasure to speak with Dr. Felicia Taylor, but you may know her as Felicia Guliford. During her New Mexico running career she dominated cross country and distance events in track. We look back at some of that success, as well as her time at Tennessee dealing with some success and injuries. She talks about RED-S, trusting her coaches, and how she has used her knowledge to help her runners and how she is still helping female athletes. She is involved in Truth-Spin, to get athletes colleges exposure (typically the native population, but not exclusively), and what the next project is.
It was a wonderful talk and I learned a lot about what kept her motivated and focused through the ups and downs in her career and beyond. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.
As Dr. Taylor said, use this time to flip your mindset. Coaches will still be recruiting, so get out there and do the work. That works as well for those that are not high schoolers looking to be recruited. Just get out and get working.
In the meantime, enjoy the monsoons and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
Sunday Jul 19, 2020
This week I speak with Sandia High School graduate and state record holder Mia Roy. She talks about getting started in running, transitioning into hurdles, the struggles of missing her senior year, and her future. It was a fun talk with a girl I've known since her freshman year.
Stay strong, wear a mask, think of others, and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
This week I talk to Mark Nolan. He was a founding member of The Homers Running Club in Albuquerque. He has been in a band with his brother (http://nolanbrothersmusic.com/), climbed the 14ers in Colorado, cross country skis, does roller blade marathons, and has overall had a very active life. We talk about his different endeavors, what keep him motivated, and some of his best memories.
It has been great talking with people I otherwise might never have spoken with. I met Mark one morning on my run and stopped to comment on his old running shirt. From that I got an amazing story that I was happy to share. Now isn't the appropriate time, but think on the community of runners around you and what that can look like in the future.
Stay safe, continue to practice social distancing, good luck with those masks, and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
This week I talk with Zia Pueblo runner Dillon Shije. A graduate of Sandia Prep and Colorado University, Dillon has been a professional runner and is currently working through an injury that he speaks towards in the conversation. It is difficult to talk about down times in our training and life, but it is important to hear that everyone goes through it. I'm glad that Dillon was able to share that with me.
We also talk about his time at Colorado, transitioning into college as a Native American, being a part of Running to the East, and helping his community.
You can follow him @thenativerunner
Remember to stay safe out there, wear a mask, and keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
Sunday Jun 28, 2020
This week I talk to Tony Clement. Former Oklahoma runner and native of Pennsylvania, currently living in Eugene Oregon. Although he only spent 4 years in Albuquerque, he has a good insight and perspective on the sport. There are a lot of things I agree with, that we delve a little into at the end of the interview. Finding ways to fix our sport are difficult and money is a huge factor, but if we want to continue to compete at the level we are in this country it is something to think about.
We talk a lot about his past, who he looked up to and was taken under wing by. He talks about his time in Albuquerque and with the Dukes Track Club and coaching from Ben Fletcher. When talking about leaving New Mexico he brings up the challenges of trying to be a sub elite runner. Below are links to some of the people Tony brings up and of course, check out episode 9 and episode 8 where I interview the Dukes Track Club (Jesse and Arlene) and Ben Fletcher.
Remember, things are still tough out there. Stay safe, Stand up for what you believe in, support those in need and those around you, and in the meantime, keep running, New Mexico.
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
Sunday Jun 21, 2020
This week I had the pleasure to talk to Alejandro Goldston, UNM sprinter and Volcano Vista standout. He talks about how long he's been in the sport, what motivates him, and some of the coaches that have helped shape his career. We also talk transitioning into college athletics and what it meant to finish his degree online.
It was a fun conversation with great young man that is easy to root for. He is also one of the last two boys left standing in the NM Mile Split poll of the best boys sprinters of the decade. I hope you give it a listen.
https://golobos.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=8051&path=track