Running Inside Out is just one piece of an extremely vibrant running community in Rochester, NY.
We all have our many reasons for running and let's face it, runners love to tell running stories as much as they like to hear running stories. Our goal is to share the stories and successes of the members of this community.
At times we also might talk about cool races, services, stores and products. I apologize in advance, if ever we accidentally talk about something that isn't running related.
Jen snuck in a 50k, Chris survived a 20 miler, Sheila did lotsa loops. Jen goes to McDonald's for the restroom while Sheila goes for the fries. Who goes to Arby's? Oh... and we're taking a break for a bit.
Twisted Branch Trail Run, a premier point-to-point ultra with a beautifully brutal course from Naples, NY to the shores of Keuka Lake in Hammondsport took place this past weekend... in a week littered with birthdays. This race is the perfect touchstone for defining Ultra.
Chris and Jen recap the Mighty Mosquito 99 mile trail race and relay put on by The Blue Foundation this past weekend. Chris had a team of speedsters with their own doctor and waffle mom! Jen’s team brought the cornhole, ice pool and snack buffet.
Chris, Sheila and Jen talk about where they ran, who they ran with and what it means to be a runner. Chris ran 40+ miles all over New Jersey. Sheila ran and took amazing bear selfies at Black Lake. Jen ran her neighborhood roads and trails and biked (poorly) around Honeoye Lake.
Sheila and Jen are joined by the one and only Eric Eagan to talk about Cayuga Trails 50 mile and marathon, running an aid station and DNFing. What makes a great aid station? How do you feel after failing to finish a race? In what other arena would you get to mingle with elite athletes and drink a communal beer?
Chris and Jen talk about the week in running. Chris ran the 0spf trail half(ish) marathon and liked it so much he went back to run the trail again the next day. Jen spent the weekend running, biking, rollercoastering and banana-ing.
Sheila, Chris and Jen talk about the taper, a period of decreased mileage and intensity before a big race. You’ve done the hard work and now’s the time to relax and run easy. Unless you get the taper tantrums and your brain is worried you forgot how to run.
Chris and Sheila catch up on Chris’ recent adventures out West, where he crewed a friend at Western States, the oldest 100 mile trail race.
Sheila and Jen recap the weekend’s adventures at Many On The Genny, a 40 mile trail ultra in Letchworth State Park. From the course to the people to the food, it’s one fantastic day in the woods! And quite a unique experience. Rainforests and pine forests and water crossings? Check! Waterfalls and stairs? Check! Bacon and asparagus and garbage plates? Check!
Sheila, Jen and Chris chat about race strategies. Do you have a detailed race plan or is your strategy just try not to die? Do you go out fast and risk blowing up or go out easy and aim for that negative split? Do you like to preview the race course ahead of time or would you rather not know what you’re getting yourself into?
