#TrailsRoc - Words From The Woods – Details, episodes & analysis

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/

A quick update - recap- and preview.

The boys are here!!! Quinn and Finn joined the world and Eric and Sheila tell us a little about it. Then we each mention our favorite podcast moment so far and finally we preview Many On The Genny!

It's a quick episode, we are still figuring things out!

Jon Westfall of ROCovery Fitness joins us today to talk about his journey to sobriety - Working his way from a volunteer to Executive Director at ROCovery Fitness- And why running while sober is so important to him. We touch base on where we as a community sometimes fall short in this area. We had a great chat about how our community can be more like a community, and how it already is doing so great!

Show notes below:

ROCovery Fitness

ROCovery Fitness 5K

ROCovery Events

Blue Foundation/Stache Dache

Mighty Mosquito

ADK 46

Trail Runner Magazine Alcohol Articles

Barry Cherney joins us to talk about his transition away from identifying as a runner and how and why he founded the largest free cycling group in Rochester. Barry has run many of the big races here in Rochester and even took his turn at the NYC marathon. He has dabbled in multi-sport but now predominantly rides, putting in over 6,000 miles annually.

Check the notes below for links to all of the fun stuff Barry has going on!

Just For Giggles Facebook Group

Text to get the rides sent to your phone if you don't have facebook: Text JustForGig to 81010

Jennifer Lopez inspo

What is N + 1

WNY Wellness

Full Moon Vista

ALS 5k

Lauren Idzik joins us today to talk about her running and it's relationship with her mental health. Then we dive into the topic of "running is my therapy". We each share an article that we found to be relevant and Lauren gave us a list of resources that we have linked below in the show notes!

If you need help, please ask. We are all here for you and we want you to be running with us for many years to come!

Lauren A. Idzik LMSW

Clinical Training Manager,  Integrated Behavioral Health Services/SUD Clinics

Resonating articles:

Lauren: Mental Health used to be taboo

Sheila: Mental Health is health

Eric: Running with a chronic illness

More articles here on Mental Health and Trail Running

How about some books about mind/body connection

The Cure For Chronic Pain

The Great Pain Deception

Unlearn Your Pain

Resources:

Health Insurance

New York State of Health | Health Plan Marketplace for Individual and Small Business Health Insurance (ny.gov)

 Mental health counseling

Psychology Today- private counselors-non clinic based

Specialists

Find Therapists and Psychologists in Rochester - Psychology Today

Private Psychiatrist

Find Adults Psychiatrists in Rochester, NY - Psychology Today

Andrew Stackhouse joins us to talk about the unique differences between the big huge events like UTMB and something small and local like Muddy Sneaker.

There is some good discussion about this podcast: https://www.runsingletrack.com/doug-mayer-the-inside-story-of-utmb/

We suggest you give it a listen with open ears.

How to qualify for UTMB

Hyner 50k

Some Work All Play

Sassquad Trail Parties

Stack Runs Far

We loved this discussion and think you will find it informative and entertaining!

Vicki Earle joins us today to talk about those back of the pack runners that really help make an event what it is. We talk about a group run where some miscommunication happened and she felt she got left behind and what we can learn from that. We also talk about how race organizers treat or recognize runners who take a little bit longer and how things feel for those runners.

This is a topic that is important for us to learn and grow from as we work to make the sport inclusive to all runners who want to give it a try.

If you would like to work with #TrailsRoc to become a group run ambassador to help us offer paces for all runners, please reach out at trailsroc@gmail.com

Todd Beverly joins us to talk all things trail work and how a little Blue Spotted Salamander put an entire project on hold. We talk about why trail work is so important, and we make a pitch for why you should skip a long run and join us on a trail work day instead.

The #TrailsRoc trail work schedule can be found here - It's always being updated so keep an eye on it and our social media!

VHT

CTA

Friends of Webster

FLTC

The Blue Spotted Salamander

Todds Dream Trail Mower - Who wants to donate it?