Running Inside Out Podcast

pics courtesy of Kim Kim Danahy runs, but she often likes to go for a swim or a bike ride beforehand. That's right, Kim is a triathlete. In fact, she is now an IronMan. Kim competed in and completed Lake Placid Iron Man this year. From figure skating to road marathons with some stops in between. Kim often finds herself swimming, cycling and running for a cause, contributing to the community and competing for those can't. Episode NotesIron Man Lake PlacidMultiple Myeloma FoundationTeam MMRFCharity Races in Black Creek ParkJames Francis / Andrea Kofahl Memorial 5KAnna's WishChris's 2 miles at the YMCA Tri!Sponsors Josh Stratton LMT - A licensed massage therapist who knows the treatments that runners need. Located in Winton Place. Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "Poseidon" when booking during September for $15 off a 60 minute massage!  Rochester Running Company - A new running store located on Mt. Hope Avenue in College Town.  They are

All images courtesy of relay team members Mike Welden and Jeff Green were part of a group of 10 people including a few Canadian ALS researchers, and a Miss America contestant. This group, organized by Steve Luther ran from Rochester to Boston, MA to raise awareness and deliver funds they raised in an effort to end ALS. In this epsiode, they share the highs and lows of their 400 mile adventure.Episode LinksWhat the F&*k is ALS? - (Mike's Blog post) "Ice Bucket Challenge" Research SuccessALS AssociationALS Relay EventDe-Feet ALSDonate Now (CrowdRise) Finish ArticleBomber's Burritos Red Fern SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "IronMan" when booking during August for $15 off a 60 minute massage!SHIRTSA limited number of #riopodcast shirts are available! Get'em! RunnersGreg Rowe (cameo)Steven LutherAmberRick ConradJamie Hobbs Special Guests: Jeff Green and Mike Welden.

L-R: Dan Ostrander, Mike Meynadasy, Scott Magee, Laura Howard Twisted Branch is...a point to point ultra marathon beginning in the town of Naples, NY at Ontario County Park. Its finish can be found on the shores of Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, NY. But it is so much more!This preview episode is about the people, the dedication, the atmosphere of Twisted Branch. People intimately familiar with the race, volunteers, racers and the Race Director discuss their appreciation, experience and love for the race.There is also information about the course and some for this year's event. But all of those details are probably better delivered by the course website, Twisted Branch Trail.Listen to this episode if you want to hear about the heart of Twisted Branch. How people become a community, how a dream can become an experience, how goals become reality.   Twisted Swag 2015 Finisher's Mug Episode LinksEpisode 001: Scott talks about the origin of Twisted Branch (starts 33:40)

Fatherhood; Recording; The last loop of Palmer’s Pond; Game Night; Family Jeffrey McBeth has completed two 50Ks in 2016. One intentional and the other not so much. From the National Parks and the great outdoors, to computers and the great indoors to 380lbs and triathlon training, Jeff takes on a journey that required a strong heart and a strong support network.Along the way we learn about his appreciation for data and computers, his deep love of familyand service as well as the trail running community. Being the serial amateur that he is, he also teaches us a bit about some other stuff too.Episode NotesVeloviewerstravistix By Trackinfo - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rochester kids triathlon0 SPFHow to Interact with an IntroverttrailsrocPalmer's pond 50k031: I'm Not Paying For That - with Colin BaileyUniversity of Utah Joins ArpanetUtah TeapotGuide to Introducing YourselfJeffrey's written thoughts on Palmer's Pond"The Medved Talk"Rogaine - an orienteering sport of long distance cross-country naviga

(L) Laura Rekkerth, Matt Flaherty and Jan Wellford seek refuge from the torrential rain outside Ithaca Beer Company the day after Cayuga Trails 50 (R) The many faces of Mr. Flaherty Matt Flaherty is a former lawyer who has been running all his life. He left law to focus on running once he started to see some potential. He loves loves running fast 50 milers, Rocks an awesome mustache and has a pretty good set of songs. He is now a personal coach, is sponsored by Salomon and runs all over the world.In this episode, we talk about mustaches, Cayuga Trails 50, the power of community, what draws elites to races, why some races are huge while others remain small. We also talk about developing character, writing music and some other miscellaneous fun. Episode NotesMatt on UltrasignupUltraVasan 90Ice Age Trail 50Jim Walmsley on UltrarunnerpodcastRed Newt RacingCayuga Trails 50Mountain Peak FitnessLovely New Paltz, New YorkNeuromuscular Adaptation Matt's Music on Sound Cloud Special Guest: Matt Flaherty.

The many faces of Lopata Dan Lopata has been chasing Massanutten Mountain 100 in some form or another for 14 years. He finally got what he wanted, but it took a lot of introspection and team work with an awesome crew member to get it. Just like Dan's MMT 100 finish, it takes them a little while to get there but, in this episode, Dan and Amy Lopata share their adventures running and the thrilling tales of some serious stupidity in the mountains of Virginia. Episode Notes Kevin Sayers Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 Mile Run Course Map (use this to understand all the aid stations that Amy and Dan mention throughout) Hans-Dieter Weisshaar - A Legend SuperMan - Dan's 2002 Massanutten Mountain Report Mountain Moves for No One - Dan's 2015 Massanutten Mountain Report Finding Joy - Dan's 2016 Massanutten Mountain Report #TrailsROC sponsorship "Yes, Amber. I have done 20 mile workouts on a treadmill" Twisted Branch Relentless Forward Progress Cayuga Trails 50 I only went out for a walk, and

L-R: Imogene Pass, Mess The Dress 2015, Crooked Creek 2016, Celebrating Successful Race Directing From traveling thousands of miles for a 1000 beers to traveling thousands of miles for races, Colin Bailey covers a lot of ground. We talk about his "Year of a 1000 beers" that lead to  his motivation to get running. We cover some of his race history and then try to figure out what lead him to put on his own 50k race. Even having never run an ultra himself!Episode Notes The History of the FatAssColin's Palmer's Pond Race PageUltra thing at Medved Jeffrey McBeth leaving to finish his first 50k The day after Jeffrey McBeth finished his first 50k Mike Mertsock's Palmer's Pond Report - READ THISOh the humidity!RandonneuringWakely Dam Ultra Pliny(s) the Elder(s) Crooked CreekTwisted BranchCayuga Trails 50 Sarah Smith-Hardy shaking the PP to finish her loop. Handcrafted on-site SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "Chipwich" when booking durin

L: Breakneck Point; TM: Virgil 100 2015; TR: Medved Trail Panel; BR:MPF Team at Breakneck Scotie Jacobs shares his story of going from an accidental downhill runner to an on-purpose mountain runner upper. Scotie now runs with Mountain Peak Fitness with teammates such as Natalie Thompson, Laura Rekkerth who have also been guests on the podcast. So yeah... group of fasties who run all over the Northeast. In our discussion we cover the beginning and the end of Scotie's running in Vermont. We also cover the triumphant rebirth of his running once he moved to Ithaca. As well as some other dude's resurrection... or part of another dude at least. We learn a little something about Virgil Crest Ultras and give a little love to Race Directors.Episode LinksFinger Lakes Runners ClubHammond HillBen NephewJason Mintz episodeMount Mansfield's ForeheadVirgil Crest UltrasSheila Eagan's episode about her 2015 Virgil 50 experienceMountain Peak Fitness (MPF)RunnersBen NephewNatalie ThompsonRyan WeltsIan GoldenJason MintzDavid He

Pacing; With Heather and some Boston Bling; Pre-Boston; Post-Boston We get competitive right from the start with Chris Patterson. Well, not really competitive. But we make an honest effort to do our absolute best. Chris is a marathon runner with a penchant for perfect pace. As you'll hear, his pacing was off a bit in his first race, but he worked at it and now wanders around the Northeast helping marathoners reach their goal times.Episode Notes"Gliders versus Gazelles"Presque Isle MarathonBeast PacingComrades MarathonComrades Awards FL50sSehgahunda Marathon "Heartbreak Hill" Bloomberg cancels NYC 2012Episode 026: Straight to the Solid Gameplan with Jason MintzRiO Birthday celebration!SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "MACE WINDU" when booking during May for $15 off a 60 minute massage!Runners (mentioned)Jamie HobbsMike WeldenJason Mintz Special Guest: Chris Patterson.

The beer mile start line; charting a course; giving the run around to an honest journalist Jeff having previously been on the podcast as part of a roundtable to talk about Rothrock and as a guest interviewer after I finished Twisted Branch, is well-versed in the art of the running conversation. After an initial revisiting of Jeff's previous appearance, we discuss running on baby heads, what initially got Jeff onto the trails, the beauty of a high school coach's advice, finding the type of runner you want to be, and generally making yourself better.Episode Notes002 - Because Mort Told Me ToJeff's Rothrock reportCannibal CorpseBreakneck Point  Wegmans Marathon (Jeff's Blog)High Peaks Trail Map (one of many, but a favorite of mine due to the "trail guide" aspect)ADK Unsupported TraverseHigh Peaks FKT (Fastest Known Time)SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "MACE WINDU" when booking during May for $15 off a 60 minute massage!Runners (mentioned)Natalie

Natalie, Natalie, Natalie! Natalie Thompson rips into my smoothie habits, tears apart a burrito and teaches us a bit about the miraculous microbiome. Oh yeah, and shares a bit about her running. Find out about the nutritional habits that helped her to a 2015 which included 1st at Cat's Tail Marathon, 2nd at Virgil Crest 50, 2nd at Escarpment, 3rd at North Face Bear Mountain 50k, 1st at Breakneck Point Marathon.Episode NotesMedVed PanelKendra ChamberlainAbundance Co-opHappy Belly NutritionCore Life EateryTrader Joe's Super BurritoThe magnificent microbiome (Gut Flora)Small World FoodsRuby Sauerkraut SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "MACE WINDU" when booking during April for $15 of a 60 minute massage!Runners (mentioned)Mike WeldenKendra Chamberlain Special Guest: Natalie Thompson.

Photo: (L) Cayuga Trails 50 - MPF; (UR) Vegan Power 50K; (LR) Badgerow Last Man Standing - Anita Cornell Jason Mintz provides us a brief glimpse into the front of the pack. He shares his highly scientific process for setting goals and running fast. He also gives us some tips on pre-race nutrition and choosing races. Actually, it was quite refreshing to find that none of it is really all that scientific. Jason lives outside of Syracuse but finds his way to Rochester (and most of the Northeast) quite regularly. Episode NotesMust Love JogsRun NYC Marathon With Action For Healthy KidsStar and ShamrockJason's Cayuga Trails 50 2015 race reportTrail MethodsBadgerow Last Man StandingJason's Race Report Congratulations to Shana Feissner!Shana won our giveaway for a Free Entry to Mess The Dress thanks to TrailsROC! She, along with many other Rochester runners, will be running 5 miles through Black Creek Park dressed to The Nines on April 9th! SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard th

An excellent panel assembled for an excellent group. (Photo: Ascend Collective) Or... "We Didn't Have Legos Growing Up"March 24th 2016 - MedVed Running & Walking Outfitters A local running store, a distinguished panel of runners, an interested community and many stories to be told. Mort Nace brought the community together for an evening of sharing the passion and joy that comes with being a runner out in the woods.Running Inside Out was given the opportunity to moderate and record the discussion. Ascend Collective did an awesome job of capturing the visual story of the evening.After an introduction by Mort, a panel of 7 ultrarunners treated us to tales of real life adventures and beyond words imagination that kept us all rapt with attention well into the night.

Photos: (L) Laura, (RT) Rick Rekkerth, (RB) John Green Laura Rekkerth, super trail runner, spontaneous adventurer and our Informal Chief of Graphics talks about how emotions and friends play a critical role in her running. How are Ron Heerkens Jr. and Mike Welden are responsible for her running trails and ultras? What race is Dan Ostrander signing up for next? Laura tells all in this episode! Episode Notes Laura's Awesome Recap of 2015 Laura's Results Athlinks Ultrasignup Savannah College of Arts and Design Laura's Twisted Branch Report Burning River 100 miler Living Moment to Moment (Welden's Burning River Episode) Vernal Equinox Runners (mentioned) Ron Heerkens Jr.Mike WeldenMike MertsockDan OstranderJeff Green SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "VIKING BALANCE" when booking during March for $15 of a 60 minute massage!TrailsROC - Head out to the show's Facebook page and post a picture of your favorite dress to enter the contest for a

Photos: Fleet Feet Sports and Joe Diebold Joe Diebold shares his story of running his first half marathon at a weight that would keep others on the couch to training for one of the areas toughest trail marathons. Joe has a pretty nonchalant, just-another-day-running attitude that you can just tell comes in handy when he encounters one of those tough runs that require guts and an understanding that life isn't always about seeking comfort.Episode NotesJoe's Results on AthlinksFleet Feet "No Boundaries" - Learn To Run Program SponsorsJosh Stratton LMT - Tell him you heard the podcast and use the code "VIKING BALANCE" when booking during March for $15 of a 60 minute massage!TrailsROC - Head out to the show's Facebook page and post a picture of your favorite dress to enter the contest for a free entry into Mess The Dress on April 9th. Special Guest: Joe Diebold.

Sean Recording!; Sean Running! If running 100 miles is hard, running 100 miles in the winter is harder. In this episode, Sean Storie talks about the finding success early in running and going through the all too common affair of losing running during the college years only to discover it again through a love of nature and trails. We also talk about Sean's race... umm... preparations, a bit about his role in the founding of TrailsRoc and his interesting choice of races which ultimately lead him to trying his hand, or feet, at 100 miles on the Erie Canal at the Beast of Burden.Episode Notes AthleteDad on Twitter (Ben Murphy, now @BenMurphyOnline) #TrailsRoc Ben's TrailsRoc creation story Eric's TrailsRoc creation story Sehgahunda Beast of Burden Mind the Ducks Twisted Branch Lehigh Valley Trail Injinji 2.0 Men's Run Original Weight No Show Toesocks, Black, Medium Injinji Brooks Men's Puregrit 3 Red Running Shoes 9 D(M) US Brooks Runners (mentioned) Ben Murphy (mentioned)Eric Eagan (mention

UL: Amber in her "Racing Days", LL: With friends, prepping for her BQ at the Erie Marathon, R: Putting in the effort to see her friends at the trail Super Running Mom Amber Rowe talks about miles. Lots and lots of miles. With a bit of guest starring support from her husband Greg, Amber and I talk about high mileage training with a full family life, the excitement of the Boston Marathon and the benefits of training on a treadmill.So listen up trail runners, you might just learn something...Episode Notes The West Wing Rob Lowe's Book Pfitzinger Plan MacMillan recovery Bristol Mountain Comrade's Marathon Special Guest: Amber Rowe.

Clockwise from Top Left: Final laps at Mind The Ducks, Mike getting some coaching from Valerie, Muddy Sneaker start, Eye of the Tiger at Ontario Summit, The only time I was ahead of Mike at Crooked Creek. (Muddy Sneaker credit: IAMLESHER; All others: Friends and Family) Mike Mertsock finds a few extra cycles to compile his thoughts on what he gets from running and what he learned about finding the edge during his races in 2015. He also briefly looks ahead to an upcoming 2016 and a return to Twisted Branch 100K.Episode Notessehgahunda Muddy Sneaker Fly-By (Watch the Race!) Crooked Creek Fly-By (Watch the Race!) 0 SPF Crescent Trail FL50sDayly - Mike's excellently simple activity calendarTrailsRoc AppRunners (mentioned) Doreen and Michele FantonKendra ChamberlainDan OstranderLaura RekkerthKatie DeRusso Special Guest: Mike Mertsock.

(L/R: Jamie Hobbs, Diego, Ron Heerkens Jr.) Photo: Chris Jamie Hobbs regales us with thrilling tales of being heckled while rock-hopping his sleep deprived body through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia in the 2015 Hellgate 100K+. In addition to secrets for choosing the perfect footwear and techniques for hurdling over logs in the middle of the night, Jamie also treats astute listeners to what it is like having the guts and mental resolve to stick to a plan and reach a goal even if you didn't really make a plan and you want to change your goal.  Episode Notes Hobbs at Aid Station #7 - Mile 42.6 - about 7:30am, 7.5 hours into the race. HellgateDr. David HortonJamie's previous results5th at Laurel Highlands4th at Twisted BranchMontrail Rogue RacersNike Terra Kigers Hobbs, at the finish, getting some congrats from Ron while Dr.David Horton... uhh... doesn't glare at me. Hobbs, and the crew (Ron, Laura Rekkerth and Jeff Green) soaking up the 70 degree Virginia winter. Aweso

Cookies for pups and miles for miracles Brittany Broderick finds a few minutes in her schedule to chat with us about >1000 day running streaks, coaching, Christmas lights, and generally having a passion for life. We also get a brief glimpse into how a very gracious guest handles the host of the show losing the first 30 minutes of a conversation.  Episode Notes Brittany’s Blog - Shut Up and Run Run With Britt - FB Coaching Page City of Hornell chantix Once A Runner The Orb Miles for Miracles - Boston Children’s Hospital My Little Pony - Rainbow Rocks Avenger’s Earths Mightiest Heroes Reindeer Run Special Guest: Brittany Broderick.