#TrailsRoc - Words From The Woods #TrailsROC
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A weekly show to bring you stories from the Rochester, NY trail running scene. Race results, popular trails, cool FKT stories, adventures, themed episodes and more. Tune in weekly to catch our words from the woods! Using RSS here is a link for you: https://anchor.fm/s/d0687740/podcast/rss
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Episode: 34 The Barkley pages with Nick and Jen
A 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: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5467849
Barkley fall classic https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=108870
The most detailed list available in my opinion on Barkley info is here from John Kelly: https://randomforestrunner.com/home/barkley-archive/ How to apply, how to train, what to expect, race reports, interviews and more
Or here: https://www.mattmahoney.net/barkley/
Learn to orienteer with us!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=814848597350332&set=gm.858993349319452 -
Episode 33: Eating Disorder Awareness Week - A little late
Dr. 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 episode with stories/statistics/sources are below
https://www.businessinsider.com/division-1-female-athletes-plagued-with-eating-disorders-missing-periods-2019-11
https://people.com/health/university-of-oregon-female-runners-say-they-were-body-shamed-and-pushed-to-lose-weight/
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/16/opinion/girls-sports.html
https://www.statnews.com/2016/12/28/male-eating-disorders/ -
Episode 32: Surviving the plague
Jeff 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 -
Episode 31: Love Your Trails with Rob Sliker of GROC
Today 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 is the master plan?
Dryer Road Park
Monroe County Parks -
Episode 30: Slippery when wet
Sheila 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 NOTES BELOW:
Check out our episode with Todd: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RMiopzAaAMEnEKd8bBL96?si=6mA38M7ISzil4mGSyTlsLg
Join us for trail work https://trailsroc.org/trail-stewardship/ earn the golden ax https://trailsroc.org/golden-ax-award/
Or join another group if our dates don’t work GROC https://www.mygroc.com/volunteering/
What about some public land?
County Parks - https://www.monroecounty.gov/parks
Town Parks - Check out your town, and send us a note with public access where you live
Genesee Land Trust - https://landtrustalliance.org/land-trusts/explore/genesee-land-trust-ny
State Parks - DEC land in addition to places like https://dec.ny.gov/places/braddock-bay-wildlife-management-area Letchworth, Stony Brook, Chimney Bluffs, etc
National Forest - https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/watchable-wildlife/sites/finger-lakes-national-forest#:~:text=The%20Finger%20Lakes%20National%20Forest,land%20and%20free%2Dranging%20cattle.
When is the Finger Lakes Trail closed??
Trail Closed On Private Land: All FLT Trail on Private Land Closed for the Day. When: Monday February 5, 2024 All sections of the Finger Lakes Trail System, that are on private land, are CLOSED for 24 hours on Monday, February 5, 2024. Please respect private ownership rights and refrain from using those sections of the trail on that day. This annual closure on the first Monday in February is to reassure landowners that we do not establish a permanent right-of-way by walking there every single day of the year. If you violate this closure you are guilty of trespassing.
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Episode 29: Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Elyse 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
Last Runner Standing Video