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Running Inside Out Podcast083: I Respect Cookies - with Brooke SmithBrooke Smith ambles into the studio to talk about all the usual stories about loving trail running, eating disorder recovery, quitting dieting, and making a decision to stop trying to change her body and instead run as far/fast as she can in the body that she has. As well as talking about her previous Twisted Branch, her upcoming Twisted Branch yoga and anything else that comes up.
The RIO PodRacers are heading back to the Mighty Mosquito 99. Come run with us. Here is our team!
Chris O'Brien
Jason Vidmar
Laura Rekkerth
Abby McCarthy
Daven Oskvig
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Running Inside Out Podcast077: Voices From the Trail 2019Laura Rekkerth made her way to 74 peaks last year. Daven Oskvig has run more than 70 ultras, finishing many on the podium. Tim Kent is a purposeful training machine setting an example for the next generation. Laura Webber is a family oriented adventure racer who did a 24 hour mountain bike relay race with her husband Ian while their 1 and 3 year old served as crew.
They each were kind enough to share their experiences and motivations running and getting outside as well as humoring me during some of my more … interesting lines of questioning.Special Guests: Daven os...2019-03-301h 16
Running Inside Out Podcast065: A Monumental Hug: with Mike WeldenMike Welden is back. Like literally. Last we heard from Mike, he had just run a smokin 13:34 at Laurel Highlands Ultra. And then, nothing. Where'd he go, what'd he do? Turns out, those answers are "everywhere" and "a lot", mostly. It's complicated. Listen in as Mike, in typical Welden-esque fashion weaves us the tale of a 2017 gone awry and a 2018 on the cusp. Contained herein are jeers, tears and of course swears. Ye Be Warned.
Episode Notes
Laurel Highlands Ultra
Mike's Laurel Experience - What Does this Thing Have on it? A Cuisinart?2018-06-291h 31Running Inside Out Podcast064: Sure! with Steven Dailey
Steven Dailey marches in and gives us the scoop on how he finds his running mojo.Steven and I talk about how running is exactly like the military; Strict, regimented, hierarchical and full of long stretches of boredom. *hold for shock value*Actually, we talk about the exact opposite. Steven shares his thoughts on how running has opened his eyes to a world that is completely different from his time in the Army. And yet how running helped him during his time serving our country. We talk about some other stuff too, but you...2018-05-191h 38Running Inside Out Podcast063: Pool, Track, Treadmill, No Thank You. - with Emily Flagg
Emily Flagg and her husband Ken dropped by RIO HQ to chat primarily about Emily's running, but along the way we talk about all sorts of their adventures. Emily and Ken have been on adventures all We chat her first marathon, the Dublin (Ireland) Marathon, and Mt. Kilimanjaro, and crew and sculling, and snowshoeing and 103 mile mountain biking and so much more. Emily has run the Muddy Sneaker 13 years in a row starting with the very first. Her return back to running nabbed her a 50k in September and she also drops the bomb about her next...2018-04-201h 07Running Inside Out Podcast062: - Not Used to the Twos - with Laura Rekkerth
Laura Rekkerth talks about big training miles and heading out west for her second attempt at 100 miles at Antelope Island Buffalo Runs. We talk a bit about adjusting to a new normal and the benefits of a little bit of "external motivation"
Episode LinksLaura's blog025: I'll Probably Think I'm Dying - with Laura RekkerthAntelope Island Buffalo Run
Burning River 100 - The shoe picture
Many on the GennyMighty Mosquito 99Blue FoundationOil Creek 100...2018-03-1755 minRunning Inside Out Podcast033: Neuromuscular Change - with Matt Flaherty
(L) Laura Rekkerth, Matt Flaherty and Jan Wellford seek refuge from the torrential rain outside Ithaca Beer Company the day after Cayuga Trails 50 (R) The many faces of Mr. Flaherty
Matt Flaherty is a former lawyer who has been running all his life. He left law to focus on running once he started to see some potential. He loves loves running fast 50 milers, Rocks an awesome mustache and has a pretty good set of songs. He is now a personal coach, is sponsored by Salomon and runs all over the world.In this episode, we talk about m...2016-07-071h 21Running Inside Out Podcast030: The Lung Brush - with Scotie Jacobs
L: Breakneck Point; TM: Virgil 100 2015; TR: Medved Trail Panel; BR:MPF Team at Breakneck
Scotie Jacobs shares his story of going from an accidental downhill runner to an on-purpose mountain runner upper. Scotie now runs with Mountain Peak Fitness with teammates such as Natalie Thompson, Laura Rekkerth who have also been guests on the podcast. So yeah... group of fasties who run all over the Northeast. In our discussion we cover the beginning and the end of Scotie's running in Vermont. We also cover the triumphant rebirth of his running once he moved to Ithaca. As well as...2016-05-2752 minRunning Inside Out Podcast028: Evolution is a Constant Process - with Jeff Green
The beer mile start line; charting a course; giving the run around to an honest journalist
Jeff having previously been on the podcast as part of a roundtable to talk about Rothrock and as a guest interviewer after I finished Twisted Branch, is well-versed in the art of the running conversation. After an initial revisiting of Jeff's previous appearance, we discuss running on baby heads, what initially got Jeff onto the trails, the beauty of a high school coach's advice, finding the type of runner you want to be, and generally making yourself better.Episode Notes2016-04-291h 24Running 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 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 Podcast020: You Have Twizzlers For Me? - with Jamie Hobbs
(L/R: Jamie Hobbs, Diego, Ron Heerkens Jr.) Photo: Chris
Jamie Hobbs regales us with thrilling tales of being heckled while rock-hopping his sleep deprived body through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia in the 2015 Hellgate 100K+. In addition to secrets for choosing the perfect footwear and techniques for hurdling over logs in the middle of the night, Jamie also treats astute listeners to what it is like having the guts and mental resolve to stick to a plan and reach a goal even if you didn't really make a plan and you want to change your goal. 2016-01-082h 10Running 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 Podcast015: Find a Different Gear - with Daven Oskvig
Photo: (left) Roger Oskvig, (center) Roger Oskvig, (right) Ascend Collective
Daven Oskvig and Mike Welden join us to run through Burning River, Twisted Branch, Rochester Marathon and Oil Creek. What's 300 miles of racing between friends? Learn how to leave your body and find a gear that no one else has in this episode.
Episode links
Daven's Twisted episode - A Roving Party
Mike's Burning River episode - Living Moment to Moment
Daven's Oil Creek Race Report"Double quiver" - Hydra Quiver Double Barrel by Orange Mud"The Long Walk" by Stephen King (aka Richard Bachmann)"Flow" by M...2015-10-301h 57Running Inside Out Podcast013: Type 2 Fun - with Matt Bertrand
A menagerie of Matts
Matt Bertrand joins me to talk running streaks, life, wife, the Bills, the beers, the trail community, aid station heroes, and a bit about Twisted Branch Trail Run. Distractions, tangents, asides and random comments a plenty in this episode. We go to great lengths to find meaning in this crazy world. Warning: Alcohol may need to be consumed to get on our level.
Episode LinksTwisted Branch Trail RunMatt Twisted Branch Race ReportOssian MountainGreen Monster Trail ChallengeGearUltimate Direction ReservoirUltimate direction SJ UltraVestSalomon S-Lab ReservoirCamelbak ReservoirFit1 (with Gustavo)
Runners
Mike Welden (mentio...2015-09-252h 49Running 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 Podcast008: Living Moment to Moment - with Mike Welden and Jamie Hobbs
Photo: Laura Rekkerth
Welden and Hobbs are back for their second appearance together as runner and pacer. The roles are reversed and the course goes all the way to 100. Should one do heat training for a race named "Burning River"?What are the perfect shoes for a 100 mile race?What beer is that?Just how long was this course anyway? Answers to all these questions and more are in this episode of Running Inside Out Podcast!
Episode LinksBurning River 100QdobaLake Erie Monster - Great Lakes Brewing (Bee...2015-08-151h 42Running 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 Podcast2015-06-071h 12