#TrailsRoc - Words From The Woods

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

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/

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

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

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.    Thanks for the listen, we hope we all learned something today!

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

Eric 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/the-cost-of-ultra-2022%EF%BF%BC/ Prize Money: https://electriccablecar.com/skyrunner-world-series-points-and-prize-money/ https://www.trailrunnermag.com/people/culture-people/prize-money-in-trail-running/

Eric 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 - We think you are going to love what we do in 2024!!

We 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 think about it!

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: Where will Clem Be and when? Want to run along, check back here soon for that link!