#TrailsRoc - Words From The Woods

Mar 27 2024 33 ep. 51 mins 3

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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

Mar 27 2024 81 mins

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:

Episode 33: Eating Disorder Awareness Week - A little late

Mar 20 2024 70 mins

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 y

Episode 32: Surviving the plague

Mar 06 2024 51 mins

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

Feb 14 2024 58 mins

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

Episode 30: Slippery when wet

Jan 31 2024 43 mins

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 l

Episode 29: Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Jan 18 2024 64 mins

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 r

Episode 28: Let’s Talk Coin

Jan 04 2024 52 mins

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/organizatio

Episode 27: Hot Takes

Dec 12 2023 39 mins

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

Episode 26: The Local Elite with Phil Nesbitt

Nov 05 2023 47 mins

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

Let's run all the way around the county with Clem Chung!

Oct 26 2023 51 mins

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 a