Strides: A Trail Running Podcast

Roy Gallegos is inspiring, both for his view on running and his commitment to bettering the craft. When not doubling the Babcock power lines on the weekend or battling hill repeats, Gallegos uplifts his small business and spends his life as a husband and a father. We cover running as a spiritual practice, how Gallegos discovered brands such as Satisfy and Alex Zono, and what his race plans look li...

Edgar Navarrete brings a special kind of humility and warmth to his story, one of resiliency and centered in the history of two places. In this episode, Edgar and I discuss how his immigration story has impacted his running journey, the importance of movement in that journey, and what coveted race he is eyeing for his 100K debut. Follow Edgar on Instagram Follow Strides on Instagram and Subtstack...

Howdy, everyone. Back from a brief hiatus, but ready to get back on track. Let’s hop in. This week, we had Amy Hermes of In The Loop Run Crew on to discuss her journey into running and how she started the group. We also touched on their recent flagship race: the Y’all Means All 5K Pride race. Registration for next year's Y'all Means All race is open Follow In The Loop Run Crew on Instagr...

Kirsten Mengden is busy in the best way. She and many others built, made way, and put on my most recent trail race, making it a memorable experience that I look forward to next year.  In this episode, we discuss her history with running, getting involved with a local running store in San Antonio, and what's to come with an excellent course in the Texas Hill Country.  Follow Kirsten on Instagr...

In this episode, I sit down with Santiago Ortega, a San Antonio runner, run club coordinator, and small business owner. Ortega is doing some great stuff in these spaces, providing a refreshing take on running's art form in the process. I'm stoked this conversation is hitting your ears. We cover the gamut in this podcast. Follow Santiago on Instagram Follow his run club, Extra Credit, on...

Garrett Philbrick is more than just a teacher, a dad, and a husband: He’s an ultrarunner on a mission, a comeback tour of his own. With nine ultras under his belt, Philbrick is building out his mileage and time to prepare for a packed calendar of races to close out the year. He sat down with me to discuss his running journey, landing his first sponsorship, and why he chooses to run to heavy metal...

Howdy, and welcome back to Strides! In this episode, I break down my experience running the 20k event this past Saturday during the Desperado Gravel Run & Ruck in Boerne, Texas.  This was an incredible event with some gorgeous Hill Country trails, and will surely be a yearly staple for me. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Substack ! Love it or hate it? Got a topic idea? Please leave a revie...

It’s race week, friends! I’m running the 20K Desperado Run this weekend at the Desperado Resort outside Boerne, Texas. Boerne is about 30ish miles outside of San Antonio. The weather this weekend in the area is beginning to tip into scorching heat. The forecast is looking decent in the morning, with higher temperatures later in the day. I'm excited to hit some brand-new trails and immerse mys...

Howdy, my name is Mason, and welcome to Strides. This is the podcast and Substack amalgamation for me to explore a sport I am loving more and more: trail running. An opportunity to explore what I love, what I want to learn, and what seems daunting But more than that, this venture is a chance to blend some of my other passions—film, urban planning, and storytelling—with a budding interest in trail....