Shows
#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode: 34 The Barkley pages with Nick and JenA special off week episode - - - - Nick and Jen join us today to talk about running in the Barkley Marathons. We talk about the vibe at camp, how to get in (not really) - Witnessing history, and so much more. We have a bunch of show notes below - Check them out
Nicks race results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Nick&lname=Vermeulen
Jens race results:
https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Jen&lname=Campanella
Follow Nick on Strava...
2024-03-281h 21#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 33: Eating Disorder Awareness Week - A little lateDr. Jen Spitzer has joined us to help raise awareness about eating disorders within the sport.
Both Jen and Eric share some very personal stories of what they are and/or have faced.
There is some advice, some information, and most all an opportunity for others to learn that you are absolutely not alone on your journey and if you need us, we are ready and willing to walk it with you.
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-awareness-week-2024/
All of the links we mentioned in this...
2024-03-211h 10#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 32: Surviving the plagueJeff and Eric are here to discuss surviving the plague, Then getting into talk about Last Runner Standing, the TROY series, what running they are up to, and finally some fun hot takes/ links they found!
Links below
Last Runner Standing
Maternity Clothing
Strava Updates
Super Shoes
Gerber Gear
Many On The Genny
Many Lite
2024-03-0751 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 31: Love Your Trails with Rob Sliker of GROCToday we are joined by Rob Sliker from the Genesee Regional Off-Road Cyclists, aka GROC.
We have a conversation about trail users, multi-use trail systems, the cycling community vs the trail running community, what a county master plan is, and how we can continue to expand public lands for use by all.
Tune in, and check out the GROC website for information and ways to get involved
On the socials:
https://www.facebook.com/mygroc
https://www.instagram.com/mygroc/
What...
2024-02-1558 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 30: Slippery when wetSheila and Eric are here to talk about the weather - - Not really, but we are here to talk about what all this rain is doing to the trails and why we should try to avoid them when wet.
After the break they delve into public lands, and revocable land access and why learning to respect land when you don't have to, helps us top protect it when we need to.
Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
SOME...
2024-02-0143 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 29: Hit Me With Your Best ShotElyse and Ron Heerkens Jr join us to have a conversation on adventure photography.
We talk about what they love about it, some of the challenges of it, what goes into getting the perfect shot, why you should not screen-shot and steal an artists work and how to turn around on a single way dirt road with a pro master work van!
Some notes:
#TrailsRoc races are open
Hot takes proven right!
Goat Factory Media galleries
The Shot at Many On The Genny
2024-01-181h 04#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 28: Let’s Talk CoinEric and Sheila are back to talk finances of trail running.
Can you get rich putting on races?
Should you get rich putting on races?
What are the big races pulling in?
Our Tax filing: nothing to see, under $50grand. Ask and we will share
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/464507973
Western States Filings:
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942902794
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942902794/202311509349300626/full
The cost of Ultra: https://humanpotentialrunning.com/from-the-rd...
2024-01-0552 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 27: Hot TakesEric and Sheila are here to explain the new format, share some hot takes, and set up the future!
Some hot takes notes
Where to get some info on endurance sports?
https://www.endurancesportswire.com/
Some affordable gear for your next adventure: https://www.decathlon.com/
The world Trail Majors:
Races in Asia are the place to be: https://ultra-x.co/best-ultra-marathons-in-asia-202/
Have sex before you race!
https://www.endurancesportswire.com/could-having-sex-before-a-race-boost-performance/
Thanks so much for listening in 2023...
2023-12-1339 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 26: The Local Elite with Phil NesbittWe are joined today by local elite Phil Nesbitt as we talk about what it takes to become one of the best local runners in the area, how it can be taken away in a moment, and why smiling through it all helps give an appreciation that we choose to do this and we should love it while we can!
You can see his results here:
Or you can check out why you should smile, even when it hurts
Give this one a listen and find tell us what you...
2023-11-0547 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsLet's run all the way around the county with Clem Chung!Clem Chung joins us today to talk about his running history and a really cool and special project that he has coming up called the 144 challenge.
"Since Clem's son was diagnosed with autism at age 3, AutismUp has been there to support his family. Now he is asking for your support as he runs 144 miles around Monroe County (in honor of the 1 in 44 children diagnosed with autism)"
What is Autism Up?
How can you donate TODAY?
How to enter the Silent Auction that Clem is hosting!How to donate:
2023-10-2651 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 24 - The Mosquito Was MightyShea Coleman and Jake Chard join us as we recap this year's version of the Mighty Mosquito. Sheila and Eric share the history, Jake and Shea talk about current events, and we all wonder and chat about what will come of the event in the future!
2023-08-2242 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 23: Twice The Fun with Quinn and Finn
A quick update - recap- and preview.
The boys are here!!! Quinn and Finn joined the world and Eric and Sheila tell us a little about it. Then we each mention our favorite podcast moment so far and finally we preview Many On The Genny!
It's a quick episode, we are still figuring things out!
2023-07-0420 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 22 - Recovery with ROCovery and Jon WestfallJon Westfall of ROCovery Fitness joins us today to talk about his journey to sobriety - Working his way from a volunteer to Executive Director at ROCovery Fitness- And why running while sober is so important to him. We touch base on where we as a community sometimes fall short in this area. We had a great chat about how our community can be more like a community, and how it already is doing so great!
Show notes below:
ROCovery Fitness
ROCovery Fitness 5K
ROCovery Events
Blue Foundation/Stache...
2023-06-081h 03#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 21: Just For Giggles - From legs to Wheels with Barry CherneyBarry Cherney joins us to talk about his transition away from identifying as a runner and how and why he founded the largest free cycling group in Rochester. Barry has run many of the big races here in Rochester and even took his turn at the NYC marathon. He has dabbled in multi-sport but now predominantly rides, putting in over 6,000 miles annually.
Check the notes below for links to all of the fun stuff Barry has going on!
Just For Giggles Facebook Group
Text to get the...
2023-06-0158 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 20: Mental Health: Just Talk About It with Lauren IdzikLauren Idzik joins us today to talk about her running and it's relationship with her mental health. Then we dive into the topic of "running is my therapy". We each share an article that we found to be relevant and Lauren gave us a list of resources that we have linked below in the show notes!
If you need help, please ask. We are all here for you and we want you to be running with us for many years to come!
Lauren A. Idzik LMSW
Clinical...
2023-05-251h 00#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 19: Big and Small - We run them all with Andrew StackhouseAndrew Stackhouse joins us to talk about the unique differences between the big huge events like UTMB and something small and local like Muddy Sneaker.
There is some good discussion about this podcast: https://www.runsingletrack.com/doug-mayer-the-inside-story-of-utmb/
We suggest you give it a listen with open ears.
How to qualify for UTMB
Hyner 50k
Some Work All Play
Sassquad Trail Parties
Stack Runs Far
We loved this discussion and think you will find...
2023-05-1858 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 18: Why the back of the pack matters!Vicki Earle joins us today to talk about those back of the pack runners that really help make an event what it is. We talk about a group run where some miscommunication happened and she felt she got left behind and what we can learn from that. We also talk about how race organizers treat or recognize runners who take a little bit longer and how things feel for those runners.
This is a topic that is important for us to learn and grow from as we work to make the sport inclusive to all runners who...
2023-05-1156 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 17: Question and Axer with Todd BeverlyTodd Beverly joins us to talk all things trail work and how a little Blue Spotted Salamander put an entire project on hold. We talk about why trail work is so important, and we make a pitch for why you should skip a long run and join us on a trail work day instead.
The #TrailsRoc trail work schedule can be found here - It's always being updated so keep an eye on it and our social media!
VHT
CTA
Friends of...
2023-05-0450 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 16: "Maybe I Should Have Got a Pacer" with Shea ColemanHappy National Storytelling Day, Shea Coleman joins us to spin a tale. We talk about adventure racing, trail running and more. Then we get in to why story telling is such an important part of our sport. You can hear each of our favorite trail running stories. We have a bunch of cool stuff in the show notes below but we want to hear from you - What is your favorite trail running story - Leave us a comment!!!
Find Shea here:
Blue Foundation
Muddy Sneaker
2023-04-2651 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 15: A vegan with the Eagans!Happy National Grilled Cheese Day - Today we talk with Cliff Dean and chat all things food related at our races. Cliff is a vegan athlete so we will talk a little bit about that, but mostly we want to chat foods - But also talk about biking, swimming, walking in the water and what can races do to more open to folks with dietary needs and more!
Leave us a note on our instagram or facebook page - Let us know, what is one thing for YOU that you wish Race Directors would...
2023-04-1253 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 14: GPS 101 with Jeff McBethEric and Sheila are back tonight with Jeff McBeth the tech guru of the #TrailsRoc board as we celebrate National First Contact day! Jeff and his family have been a fixture at our events since our inception and they thankfully loan him to us for all of our tech related questions.
We spend time tonight talking some nerd talk, but breaking it down so everyone can get a good handle on how running tech works.
We barely scratch the surface, which means we might bring Jeff back for some...
2023-04-0659 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 13: Amy Fricon - Sometimes ya need tough love!Amy Fricon is here with Sheila to talk all things crew related and tell a bit about Monroe Milers and who is supporting our youth in running today. A great episode with some fantastic information! Check the links below for more!
Monroe Milers
Nancy Allinger: allinbas@outlook.com if you want to coach, donate, or get your youth invovled!
Ted Talk:
Mendon Trail Run:
Many On The Genny:
East Ave Grocery:
Dicks Sporting Goods
2023-03-2949 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 12: Screw the haters - Running while pregnantThis week we are joined by newly crowned winner of our Last Runner Standing Race: Sophie Kotok. Sophie, originally from Colorado moved to Rochester and running helped her find a community. Sheila and Sophie talk all things "mom"
We venture into categories about weight gain and exercise while pregnant, why women get "the look" when working out while pregnant, why there is so little research and care into postpartum women, what to expect for your exercise before and after birth and so much more.
We branch into the world...
2023-03-2255 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 11: If you can see it, you can be it. Women in sport.Sheila is back for another Women's History Month celebration as Dr. Elizabeth Lenz from SUNY Brockport joins to talk about Women in Sport - Her path to fitness and wellness - Being a mom and a wife and fitting it all in and so much more
Who is Elizabeth Lenz
What is Title 9? or here
Walk! Bike! Brockport!
New Girls Sport in RCSD
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2023-03-1551 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 10: I have Blue Cheese In My VeinsSheila is back with another episode celebrating Women's History Month and our guest is Registered Dietitian Jill Chodak. Jill and Sheila spend time talking about the profession and the unique differences within the nutrition world, how to pick a clinician, what questions to ask, why social media can be good, but also so bad, and of course when a room full of people from Buffalo are talking, the topic of pizza and wings comes up.
Jill gave us a laundry list of resources that we have linked below. Enjoy this knowledge filled episode!
Who is Ji...
2023-03-0845 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 9: Her uterus didn't fall out?Sheila and Jen Lacey take us on a journey through time as we kick off Women's History Month with an episode about some of the coolest and shocking stories they could find regarding women in the sport of running.
We are excited to kick off 5 straight episodes to celebrate Women and each episode this month will bring you another perspective on the sport!
Show notes:
Last Runner Standing
#TrailsRoc
2023-03-0242 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 8 - Put Your Heart In To ItMary Eggers, a Registered Nurse - Triathlete- Coach - and fellow podcaster joins us today as we celebrate American Heart Health Month. We talk heart health, what to do and when to do it and as always we go off topic a few times! Worth the listen - When you are done, go sign up and get your CPR certification!
Mary as a Nurse
First Aid/CPR certification at American Red Cross
The Surrounded By Valor Podcast
Valor Triathlon Project
The Office - CPR episode
2023-02-2354 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 7: How to love your runner, and other lessons from the trailEric and Sheila are back this week to talk about love. Yep, a valentine in the woods kind of episode. Mike Welden and Natalie Thompson join us (with Special little guest Amelie) We talk about running in the same races, running together when we aren't the same paces, and how running helps (or sometimes hinders) relationships.
You might hear the baby from time to time, and we are pretty excited to give her voice some air time-- On this podcast we welcome tiny voices as much as we welcome big ones.
Check below for some t...
2023-02-1642 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 6: Celebrating Black History Month with Jordan BroukWe are back again this week and Jordan Brouk joins us to talk about his adventures in running and celebrating Black History Month. We discuss some barriers to our sport, and some opportunities for us to grow. Check the show notes below to learn more about Jordan and the topics we talked about.
You can find Jordan on his instagram here
Things we talked about today:
Frank Hart and "Pedestrianism"
Lead The Way 5K
Coaches of Color
Comrades
Black Girls Run
Monroe Milers
2023-02-0844 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 5: Love Our City So We Can Run Our CityJonathan Griffiths owner of Rochester Running Company joins us to kick off February, the month of love. We talk about what he loves about running, Rochester, being a new dad, why he thinks running can make a difference, the opportunity for a firefighter calendar and more.
We run an ad for the first time ever - and surprise - We dont know what the ad is until we listen..... Let us know if you hated it or loved it.
Show notes:
Rochester Running Company
Robin Hood Racing
Runnin Of T...
2023-02-0247 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 4: Raindrops on Roses - Our Favorite Trail ThingsSheila and Eric are back this week with special guest Josh Frankel
Josh has run almost every trail race and almost every park in the region and he surely has purchased almost all of the gear - So we decided, who better to join us to sing a few songs and talk about a few of our favorite things.
The #TrailsRoc merch site is loaded with some cool stuff check it out here: https://trailsroc.org/merch/
You can find a ton of information on our website a...
2023-01-2645 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 3: What is community without a group?Sheila and Eric are back again and somehow this community word keeps popping up.
Steven Dailey joined this week to talk about how he envisioned a new way forward with group runs.
They talk about where groups came from, what they are up to now, and what are some of the crazy ideas he has for the future!!
Check out all the details at https://trailsroc.org/group-runs/
Oh and Last Runner Standing registration is open - The most unique event in the area - Check it out...
2023-01-2041 min#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 2 - Run all the races!It's only week 2 and we had a wrench thrown in the works! Eric and Sheila scramble to cover a new topic as the prepped one.... wasn't so prepped. They talk about the 7 races and a birthday party that will all be hosted by #TrailsRoc this year.
You can find all of the information on our website here https://trailsroc.org/events/- or.... Just listen in.
2023-01-1427 min
Running Inside Out Podcast108: We Tolerate Each Other with Affection - with Sara and Todd BrotschTodd and Sara ran their first marathon together. Like step by step together. At Disney. They do lots of things together. Except train for their marathon. Todd did many of his long runs with Rochester Running Company group runs (and more than a few Thursday runs with me and the group at ThreeHeads Brewery.) Sara likes to run alone. But yet they did their first marathon together. How? Well… let’s find out!Special Guests: Sara Brotsch and Todd Brotsch.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Runnin' of the Green presented by the...
2022-02-252h 24
Running Inside Out Podcast107: I Am Hot Blooded with Josh FrankelJosh Frankel and I get together to chat about bad decisions, good friends and combining the two can lead to really great times. We spend some time talking about how Josh got running and then we get into how he ended up doing longer distances by recapping the timeline of Josh’s races. And Josh has been in a lot of the good ones. From 5ks through half and full marathons and the onto ultras including the fabled hundred miler. (The alternate title for this episode was “I’m signed up for another one this year… but then, we uncovere...
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Running Inside Out Podcast103: Being Undercooked Is Better than Being Overcooked - with Garth Howell and James CastiglioneIt’s been a few years in the making, but Garth Howell is finally on the podcast! James Castiglione comes along for the ride, as he would say. We cover some brief introductory topics such as a little bit about James and Garth got the way they are, and how we all met. Run Groups folks. Run Groups. And then we dig into Garth’s latest feat, Twisted Branch 100k. Special Guests: Garth Howell and James Castiglione.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:DO IT: The Borough Runners#TrailsRocTwisted Branch Trail RunMany On T...
2021-09-082h 17
Running Inside Out Podcast101: The Walking Really Slows You Down - with Ellie PellEllie Pell is back! (For some of you, it might seems like maybe she never left 🤣 ) Well, not only is Ellie back on the podcast, she is also back racing. She has banged out wins at Many on The Genny AND FL50s in the last month. But more importantly, she running around Rochester! That's right. She's left Gorges Ol' Ithaca for the ROC! Listen in as Ellie and I chat about the latest and greatest going on in her running world!
Photo Credits:
Cover Art - Ron Heerkens at Goat Factory Media
Fireside Banner - S...
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Trails Collective PodcastTC Interviews: Katie GhidiuKatie Ghidiu won the last race from the “before” times. Before a pandemic ended running and life as we know it. Before masks were cool and 6 feet of distance meant losing a race by less than a second.She won the Last Runner Standing put on be TrailsRoc in early March...and went out with a bang finishing with a 7:00 mile after hours on a snow-packed trail.
Katie was a recruited walk-on for Notre Dame, meaning she was on the bubble of getting into the school and onto the team. She ran with a local runner some may...
2020-09-1146 min
Trails Collective PodcastTC Interviews: Sheila EaganSheila Eagan is a human this planet could use more of. Not only does she teach ESL students in a poor district of Rochester, she also runs TrailsRoc and Trail Methods, two running companies in Upstate NY.
She RDs the most popular race in the world, Many on the Genny and runs the best aid station at Cayuga Trails 50, complete with Sno-Cones, hugs and all the watermelon you could want.
Sheila began running for bagels and quickly moved to trails, hills and ultras, her first being the late Virgil Crest 50 miler and most recent being her ow...
2020-08-071h 01
Running Inside Out Podcast074: Silencing the Self-Doubt - with Katie GaileyKatie Gailey shows up out of the blue to talk about how she got herself involved in the crazy world of ultra running. For those of you that don’t know, in 2017 Katie found the trails and then started running some of the biggest ultras around... we're talking Many on the Genny, Cayuga 50 and even Twisted Branch 100k... plus some other crazy stuff...Special Guest: Katie Gailey.Support Running Inside Out PodcastLinks:Katie Gailey's Results#TrailsRocMFAMTL EventsSehgahunda Trail Marathon & Relay - YellowJacket RacingTrailMethods – TrailMethodsForgotten Forest 9 Hour Ultra MarathonHow to Hike the W in...
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Running Inside Out Podcast071: I'm Not Going Back - with Scott ParrScott Parr joins to talk about what got him into the world of running, pushing the limits of his body and finding fun in the suffering. Scott had a pretty awesome 2018 that included three pretty big ultras in Many on the Genny, Cayuga Trails and Twisted Branch. In addition to 2018 memories, he drops some pretty big plans for the future as well.
Ripping up the trails at Dam Good 2013! (Photo: Tim Holahan)
Those Amazing Volunteers! (Photo: Jaime Peca)
Episode Cover Art is thanks to the always amazing Ron Heerkens Jr. // Goat...
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Running Inside Out Podcast055: I Would Give up a Lot for Ice - with Michael Valone
The Hoodie; Always loafing; Also screaming; Finishing OSTR in style; Eating... a Thing at Speedway
Michael Valone returns to share how he has evolved as a runner since his Yaris touching days back when he first appeared on the podcast. (Editors Note: We won't hold the improper use of the word evolution against him.) Since he was last on the podcast, Valone has joined the board of TrailsRoc, organized two fatass races and some weird 'adventure runs'. He has also learned a lot about himself, his place in the community and inspired hundreds of...
2017-10-081h 27Running Inside Out Podcast047: Put an Egg on it - with Barb and Serafina
LR-TB - Serafina gorging at Gorges; Serafina making it happen; Two Olds; Barbara crushing it; Barbara beginning headstands; Twoo Wub; Bootie Slap at Mendon 50K; Perfecting that headstand;
From a first date crossing the country to run a 50k to a 40 mile run through Letchworth Gorge, it seems that life is just one big adventure with stops at aid stations in every race in Rochester for Barb and Serafina. On this episode of the podcast, they find a moment in between their beer and pizza fueled long runs and take a break to debate the...
2017-03-2359 minRunning Inside Out Podcast046: Mash'em All Up - with Daven Oskvig
L-R Top: CR at Sulphur Springs 100; #CropTopWar; The joy of new shoes; OC100 buckle;Bottom: Mom!; Reppin' TrailsRoc at Boston; Y10 awards?; Dad!
Daven Oskvig is back with more thrilling tales of 100 mile races! Well… and 10 mile races. From Oil Creek to Sulphur Springs for a course record and back to Oil Creek to win again, it's been an interesting and successful year since Daven was last on the podcast.Daven and I chat a little bit about variety in running, the benefits of sticking to your race schedule, and in ge...
2017-03-071h 20Running Inside Out Podcast04x: Make the Trails Great Again - with #TrailsRoc
L-R, Top: Jeffrey McBeth, Amy Lopata, Eric Eagan, Sean Storie, Laura Howard; Bottom: Dave Storie, Michael Valone, Sheila Eagan;
3/4... or more precisely, 6/8 of the board members join for a lively conversation about the organization and generally what they'll be up to this year; refining existing things like changes to some of the TrailsRoc programs and races and maybe making a few new things. If you aren't familiar with TrailsRoc, well, this is a good primer, but seriously, where ya been? TrailsRoc is the Rochester area's premiere trail running organization. A welcoming and i...
2017-02-141h 17Running Inside Out Podcast043: I Got 68 Miles This Year - with Jamie Hobbs
L-C-R: 1. Recording in GFMedia Studios 2. Ian and Scotie during HortonTime 3. Rekkerth getting ready 4. Hobbs as Old Man Winter at Bearwallow AS 5. O'Brien looking slightly overdressed next to Hobbs 6. 9 degrees, 3am soup 7. Team Hobbs Mobile (Thanks to GFMedia for 1, 5, 7)
Jamie Hobbs has returned! And this time it's to tell us about Hellgate 2016! That's right, Jamie went BACK to the gates of hell. After briefly recapping his unexpected beginning of 2016 and a nagging heel injury, we talk about some of the races Jamie thought he was going to run and the races he actually ran. In the second...
2017-01-131h 25Running Inside Out Podcast040: You Deserve This - with The Ascend Collective
L-R: Ron Climbing Breakneck (P: Joe Azze), Getting the shot of getting the shot (P: Shana Feissner), Lesher at #TrailRoc 0 WTF (P: Chris Patterson), Ron at #TrailsRoc 0 SPF (P: Lesher), To any lengths (P: Ron)
The Ascend Collective takes us behind the camera to tell us how they capture some of our favorite running memories. If you've looked at a photo from a trail race in New York and said "Whoa", chances are it was taken by Ascend Collective. From sweeping vistas a top Ontario County Park down into the pond at the GVH mudslog, Ascend has d...
2016-11-251h 26Running Inside Out Podcast039: Continue to be Awesome - with Laura Howard
L-R: Crushing Red Newt's SkyRace on Whiteface; With Jeff Young; Table Rock Mountain; Super Vollies at Cayuga Trails 50; With her hubby Jonathan; Team Toucan;
Laura Howard is a stand out in the Rochester community. Laura ran her first 50k back in September. But she didn't do it surrounded by her community, she did it down in North Carolina. With nary a witness. So, she tells us all about it. From organizing a Yoga event to raise money for a TrailsRoc trailer, to organizing our podcast's first birthday party, Laura is not only involved but often cre...
2016-11-171h 09Running Inside Out Podcast034: A Good Time to be a Nerd - with Jeffrey McBeth
Fatherhood; Recording; The last loop of Palmer’s Pond; Game Night; Family
Jeffrey McBeth has completed two 50Ks in 2016. One intentional and the other not so much. From the National Parks and the great outdoors, to computers and the great indoors to 380lbs and triathlon training, Jeff takes on a journey that required a strong heart and a strong support network.Along the way we learn about his appreciation for data and computers, his deep love of familyand service as well as the trail running community. Being the serial amateur that he is, he also teaches us a bit...
2016-07-221h 20Running Inside Out Podcast032: Stupid is What We're After - With Dan and Amy Lopata
The many faces of Lopata
Dan Lopata has been chasing Massanutten Mountain 100 in some form or another for 14 years. He finally got what he wanted, but it took a lot of introspection and team work with an awesome crew member to get it. Just like Dan's MMT 100 finish, it takes them a little while to get there but, in this episode, Dan and Amy Lopata share their adventures running and the thrilling tales of some serious stupidity in the mountains of Virginia. Episode Notes
Kevin Sayers
Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run
Course Map (use this to un...
2016-06-251h 41Running Inside Out Podcast026: Straight To The Solid Gameplan with Jason Mintz
Photo: (L) Cayuga Trails 50 - MPF; (UR) Vegan Power 50K; (LR) Badgerow Last Man Standing - Anita Cornell
Jason Mintz provides us a brief glimpse into the front of the pack. He shares his highly scientific process for setting goals and running fast. He also gives us some tips on pre-race nutrition and choosing races. Actually, it was quite refreshing to find that none of it is really all that scientific. Jason lives outside of Syracuse but finds his way to Rochester (and most of the Northeast) quite regularly. Episode NotesMust Love JogsRun NYC Marathon W...
2016-04-041h 13Running Inside Out Podcast025: I'll Probably Think I'm Dying - with Laura Rekkerth
Photos: (L) Laura, (RT) Rick Rekkerth, (RB) John Green
Laura Rekkerth, super trail runner, spontaneous adventurer and our Informal Chief of Graphics talks about how emotions and friends play a critical role in her running.
How are Ron Heerkens Jr. and Mike Welden are responsible for her running trails and ultras?
What race is Dan Ostrander signing up for next?
Laura tells all in this episode!
Episode Notes
Laura's Awesome Recap of 2015
Laura's Results
Athlinks
Ultrasignup
Savannah College of Arts and Design
Laura's Twisted Branch Report
Burning River 100...
2016-03-181h 10Running Inside Out Podcast024: I Run. I'm a Runner - with Joe Diebold
Photos: Fleet Feet Sports and Joe Diebold
Joe Diebold shares his story of running his first half marathon at a weight that would keep others on the couch to training for one of the areas toughest trail marathons. Joe has a pretty nonchalant, just-another-day-running attitude that you can just tell comes in handy when he encounters one of those tough runs that require guts and an understanding that life isn't always about seeking comfort.Episode NotesJoe's Results on AthlinksFleet Feet "No Boundaries" - Learn To Run Program
SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - T...
2016-03-041h 04Running Inside Out Podcast023: Expanding that Elasticity - with Sean Storie
Sean Recording!; Sean Running!
If running 100 miles is hard, running 100 miles in the winter is harder. In this episode, Sean Storie talks about the finding success early in running and going through the all too common affair of losing running during the college years only to discover it again through a love of nature and trails. We also talk about Sean's race... umm... preparations, a bit about his role in the founding of TrailsRoc and his interesting choice of races which ultimately lead him to trying his hand, or feet, at 100 miles on the Erie Canal at the...
2016-02-191h 45Running Inside Out Podcast021: Learning to Work Hard - with Mike Mertsock
Clockwise from Top Left: Final laps at Mind The Ducks, Mike getting some coaching from Valerie, Muddy Sneaker start, Eye of the Tiger at Ontario Summit, The only time I was ahead of Mike at Crooked Creek. (Muddy Sneaker credit: IAMLESHER; All others: Friends and Family)
Mike Mertsock finds a few extra cycles to compile his thoughts on what he gets from running and what he learned about finding the edge during his races in 2015. He also briefly looks ahead to an upcoming 2016 and a return to Twisted Branch 100K.Episode Notessehgahunda
2016-01-221h 37Running Inside Out Podcast017: Grandmas Pomodoro Sauce - with Jeff Hanzlik and Jeff Polk
Photo Credit: Awesome Wives
This episode is a tale of two Jeffs and one race. Jeff Polk and Jeff Hanzlik share their excitement... and their detailed planning for heading off to the Boston Marathon in 2016. Also, a menagerie of local runners share so many reasons to be thankful this year.
Episode Notes
Wegmans Classics Thin Spaghetti
Grandma's Pomodoro Sauce
Race DotsSaucony ShellGenesee Valley Harriers (GVH)FleetFeetHalf-Full Marathon TrainingAnd Congrats to our TrailsRoc 0 degree WTF free entry contest winner, Paul Sikorski!
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2015-11-251h 03Running Inside Out Podcast016: Mini-Episode - TROY 2015
Trail Runner of the Year
We've talked about a lot of races and trails this year and many of the races were in the Trail Runner of the Year Series. So only fitting that we should be On The Scene with coverage of the #TrailsRoc TROY awards.
Episode LinksTrailsRoc TROY SeriesMedved TROY Series WinnersFemale3rd place - Laura Rekkerth2nd place - Robin Lorenzo1st place - Liz MatthewsMale3rd place - Alan Hatch2nd pl...
2015-11-2018 minRunning Inside Out Podcast014: If it's not Puking, it's Crying - with Sheila Eagan
Victory and Smiles
Sheila Eagan is joined by her husband Eric to tell us about her journey from soccer player to an ultrarunner who ran the 2015 Virgil Crest 50 miler in 13:14. She also shares a number of Public Service Announcements for aspiring runners. So Listen Up!
Episode LinksNazareth CollegeBagel Bunch RunnersOver Door RunnersFlower City Half MarathonShoreline Half MarathonWineglass MarathonDirt Cheap Stage RaceGVH MudslogDirty German 50kColitisTrailsRoc0 SPFReady Set GlowMess The DressMedVedDryer Road ParkMendon 50KSheila's Virgil Write-upPart 1 - The PrepPart 2 - The RacePart 3 - The AftermathRed Newt RacingVirgil Crest Ultras Super Nintendo Track and Field - P...
2015-10-151h 58Running Inside Out Podcast012: One of My Extended Monologues - with Chris O'Brien, Jeff Green and Laura Rekkerth
Photo: Dave Justice, Art: Jeff Green
Jeff Green and Laura Rekkerth stand-by and lob softballs while I prattle on about my experiences at Twisted Branch. Also maybe there was or wasn't a special guest.
Episode LinksTwisted Branch Trail RunChris O'Brien's Race ReportOntario County ParkReady, Set, GlowReady, Set, Glow registrationTrailsROCLaura's take on that special Cayuga Trails WeekendMy Standard OutfitScott Jurek Ultimate Direction Ultra Vest (amazon link) "Bladder" - Reservoir for Ultra Vest (amazon link)Half Buff (amazon link) Salomon Soft Flask (amazon link) Ossian Mountain RunFlower City RaceworksGreen Monster Trail Challenge
Runners (mentioned)
Dave Jus...
2015-09-181h 48Running Inside Out Podcast011: A Show-Upper - with Danielle Snyder and Mort Nace
Danielle and Mort goofin at "Medved Studios"
Mort Nace interviews Danielle Snyder about her run at the Squamish 50K, while Natalie Thompson and I sit back and listen. In addition to coming fully prepared with birthday cake and beer, Danielle also provides advice on how to properly train for West Coast mountain races and whether or not one should run in the nude.We hope you enjoy this very special episode, recorded live at Medved Studios.Episode LinksSquamish 50kDanielle's Squamish ReportMedVed "the shop"TrailsRoc scholarshipGOOSE Adventure RacingCast a shadow - 6 hou...
2015-09-0457 minRunning Inside Out Podcast010: Tried To Do It With a Little Forethought - with Bambi Jasmin
Bambi with her typical race day smile
Bambi Jasmin shares her trick for learning a new city and tells us why we should run the Vermont 100K, which she recently completed as her first 100K race. She also helps us understand the importance of friends when setting running goals. As an added bonus, we announce our first contest. Listen in to see how you can win a free entry into Ready, Set, Glow courtesy of TrailsRoc
Episode LinksVermont 100 Endurance RaceNew Bolton Large Animal HospitalFlower City HalfSehgahundaErie Marathon at Presque IsleTrailsRoc Ready Se...
2015-08-311h 10Running Inside Out Podcast005: More Than One Trail Existed - with Eric Eagan
At Dam Good Trail Race
Eric Eagan shares his running history from high school up through college along with some of the twists and turns ultimately lead to the creation of #TrailsROC.If you're a person who believes that all things happen for a reason, Eric's story should resonate with you. And if you aren't one of those people, well... this is a fun listen.
Episode Links
Trails2Brews
Trailmethods
TrailsROC
Mighty Mosquito 99 Contact TrailsRoc@gmail.com if interested in volunteering or Title SponsorshipSpecial Guest: Eric Ea...
2015-07-291h 09Running Inside Out PodcastEpisode 004: 004: A Pretty Dicey Situation - with Ben Murphy
Photo: Alex Tong (Alex Tong Media)
Ben Murphy talks about Manitou's Revenge, a 54 mile point-point mountain race in the Catskills Mountains of NY. What's the one thing you don't want to be without on top of a mountain in a rainstorm?Only Ben and his wife know the answer... until now!
Episode LinksManitou's RevengeBen's Manitou Race Report #TrailsRocEscarpment trailDevil's Path (site) (backpacker.com article)Breakneck marathonPhoenicia DinerAltra Lone Peaks (Amazon Men, Women) (MedVed carries Lone Peak 2.5 as well)
2015-07-201h 22Running Inside Out Podcast001: 10th Overall Female with Mike Welden, Laura Rekkerth and Scott Magee
Mike Welden and Laura Rekkerth join for a roundtable and Scott Magee talks about Twisted Branch 100K.
Episode LinksTwisted Branch Trail Run websiteTwisted Branch UltrasignupVolunteer email formFinger Lakes Trail websiteGOOSE Adventure RacingOntario Summit Trail RacesCayuga Trails 50#TrailsRocRothrockSpecial Guests: Laura Rekkerth, Mike Welden, and Scott Magee.Support Running Inside Out Podcast
2015-06-071h 12