what have I been up to? – TX Parkour & Natural Method

November 3, 2011

I just ran and finished the Tejas Trails Cactus Rose 100 miler, a rough and rugged race in the Hill Country of Bandera, TX. Race Report coming soon. It has been a while since I blogged and would really like to get back into it. Every time this happens, I make a big list of [...]

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Mostly Paleo Enchiladas

July 28, 2011

I experimented with a new idea last night. Tweet

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NB Mimimus Trail Mods

July 12, 2011

Thanks to my good friend Dalton Wilson, I have figured out a way to strengthen my NB Minimus Trail soles. In this rocky TX terrain, the original soles have pretty broken down to nothing. I find my Five Fingers Bikilas have more protection. I’ve used Shoe Goo a lot in the past to glue soles [...]

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trying out the Paleo way

April 11, 2011

I am currently reading Robb Wolf’s book “the Paleo Solution” and am transitioning into a grain and cane sugar free diet lifestyle. I say lifestyle because the word diet is so entrenched with fads and quick fixes. Whether you believe the Paleo way is best or not, there is no denying our world eats far [...]

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a Hell of a Run in Luna Sandals

April 6, 2011

On Saturday, April 2, I ran the Hells Hills 50k in Smithville, TX. This report is combination shoe review and race report. I have been feeling better lately in my running and have been training much harder now. The weather has a lot to do with it as I run better in warmer climates. Although Texas [...]

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My interview with Juliossol

March 21, 2011

I recently did an interview with Julio’s Sol, a website dedicated to interviews with people using their passions to achieve goals. The site serves as motivation and inspiration for those low moments when we need it most. The interview can be seen here   Tweet

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A New Natural Running Store

January 19, 2011

Hi Josue, I hope you’re well. Wanted to share information about another entry into the rapidly growing field of minimalist footwear specialty retailers. Launched in January by Patton Gleason, a longtime Luke’s Locker exec and running trainer, The NaturalRunningStore.com (http://www.naturalrunningstore.com) is another great entry into what is shaping up to be an incredibly influential category [...]

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2011 Bandera 50k & 2011 Running/Life Plans

January 17, 2011

I do not think I will write  a race report about this years Bandera 50k run. Just a short blurb. Although I was severely out of shape (compared to some past races), I ran a comfortable 5:12. This is an excellent kick into the 2011 racing season and I have some fun goals. It was [...]

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Pearl Izumi Peak XC Mod

November 9, 2010

Make your own negative heel or neutral shoe using a hacksaw blade or a serrated kitchen knife. These Pearl Izumi Men’s Peak XC Running Shoes are much better now! Tweet

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Josue Stephens – Year at a Glance

October 18, 2010

My running has not been anywhere near where I have wanted it lately. Races have become a series of disappointing DNF’s for me and I need to seriously get back into it. 2010 is also sadly the year we were forced to postpone Ultramaraton Fuego y Agua until Feb 10, 2012. The funds were not [...]

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