#TrailsRoc - Words From The Woods

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 [https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Nick&lname=Vermeulen] Jens race results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Jen&lname=Campanella [https://ultrasignup.com/results_participant.aspx?fname=Jen&lname=Campanella] Follow Nick on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/5467849 [https://www.strava.com/athletes/5467849]  Barkley fall classic https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=108870 [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/ [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/ [https://www.mattmahoney.net/barkley/]  Learn to orienteer with us!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=814848597350332&set=gm.858993349319452 [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/ [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://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://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.nytimes.com/2019/11/16/opinion/girls-sports.html] https://www.statnews.com/2016/12/28/male-eating-disorders/ [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 [https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=110459] Maternity Clothing [https://www.outdoorsportswire.com/wild-rye-launches-spring-2024-collection-featuring-new-gravel-kit-versatile-outerwear-and-technical-maternity-apparel/] Strava Updates [https://www.endurancesportswire.com/stravas-new-integrations-unlock-a-holistic-view-of-training-for-athletes-on-the-platform/] Super Shoes [https://www.outdoorsportswire.com/oboz-adds-super-shoe-technology-to-its-fast-trail-collection-with-katabatic-wind/] Gerber Gear [https://www.outdoorsportswire.com/gerber-gear-celebrates-85-legendary-years/] Many On The Genny [https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=78045] Many Lite [https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109803]

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 [https://www.mygroc.com/] for information and ways to get involved On the socials: https://www.facebook.com/mygroc [https://www.facebook.com/mygroc] https://www.instagram.com/mygroc/ [https://www.instagram.com/mygroc/] What is the master plan? [https://www.monroecounty.gov/planforward] Dryer Road Park [https://www.mygroc.com/trails/dryer-road-park/] Monroe County Parks [https://www.monroecounty.gov/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: 1. Check out our episode with Todd: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RMiopzAaAMEnEKd8bBL96?si=6mA38M7ISzil4mGSyTlsLg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6RMiopzAaAMEnEKd8bBL96?si=6mA38M7ISzil4mGSyTlsLg]  2. Join us for trail work https://trailsroc.org/trail-stewardship/ [https://trailsroc.org/trail-stewardship/] earn the golden ax https://trailsroc.org/golden-ax-award/ [https://trailsroc.org/golden-ax-award/]  3. Or join another group if our dates don’t work GROC https://www.mygroc.com/volunteering/ [https://www.mygroc.com/volunteering/]  What about some public land? County Parks - https://www.monroecounty.gov/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 [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 [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 [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!