Introducing: The Aid Station
Hello Trails Collective! My name is Lauren Burdick. I live in Fayetteville, NY with my husband and two doodles. I am a certified Nutrition Consultant and certified Running Coach. Over the past year, my husband and I began a small business and I am now co-owner of Miles & Macros, LLC! To have my passion become a business is a dream come true. We offer running
Introducing Your Trail: The Hidden Gems of East Coast Trail Towns
We are excited to bring a new monthly column showing off your trail towns. Every so often a story comes out in a major publication showcasing “best trail towns”. They highlight beautiful places and incredible trail systems. The towns host some famous races and they tell of the people that live and love the trails. Have you ever read those columns and thought to yourself “We
Introducing: Thinking On Your Feet
Pssst, let me tell you a secret. Just by reading this sentence, you’re now part of an exclusive group of runners, one whose number is likely tallied under the total number of Western States 100 winners. You’re one of the lucky few who have stumbled across my first-ever monthly column for the Trails Collective, and I couldn’t be happier that you did! I’m Vincent Behe (that’s
Introducing: Running Back To Basics
My name is Kuwanna Dyer-Pietras and I am a trail and ultrarunner. I first started running competitively during my sophomore year in high school when I joined the cross country team. In my senior year, I also competed in track, including the 200 m, 400 m, and the pole vault. After high school, I continued running through my twenties and my thirties. In recent years, I
Introducing: Voices From The Collective
Inspired from my podcast with the same name, this column will feature stories from the Trails Collective community who get the itch to write every now and then, but cannot commit to a regular column. If you would like to contribute or have something on your heart to explain using the written word, email us at tcinterviews@gmail.com
the Beautiful Bold Coast Bash
The Bold Coast Bash Cutler, Maine November https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONETXA31Dgg&t=2s The Bold Coast Bash may quite possibly be only slightly more technically challenging than finding a restaurant still open in November in Downeast Maine. This is one that I’ve been looking forward to since its formation in 2019. The course sounded beautiful, echoed in a few photos that the Bold Coast Runners tossed up in forming the event. So much, that
UberEndurance Sports: Naked Prussian
The Naked Prussian & German The Naked Prussian is an excellent representation of UberEndurance events. Its vibe is consistent with their slate of all-abilities-welcome Pennsylvania races. UberEndurance courses consist of flowy single-track with only mild elevation gain, and minimal technicality. This combination makes their events a really great environment for not only those just getting into trail running, but also opportunities for seasoned vets to
TC Interviews: Jim Blandford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BytE3i4jSJ0 Jim Blandford has depth within the ultrarunning community. He got 2nd at Massanutten in 2012, won it in 2013, got 3rd in 2014 and then took a DNF in 2015. Jim has notable finishes across the ultrarunning spectrum and we ask all the questions you want to know about winning, longevity and staying fit in your forties. Race Reports Facebook Instagram Strava YouTube UltraSignUp YouTube Live Stream Podcast
TC Interviews: Kim Levinsky of Sassquad Trail Runners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x-cTC2_c1A Kim Levinsky has worked hard to make trail running accessible and fun for everyone. She is the RD for Sassquad Trail Running, a running community in the tri-state area. Last year 56% of her finishers were female, all veterans and family sign-ups get a discount and most of racing revenue is donated to local charities. This past fall, Kim completed her first 100 miler and
TC Interviews: Vinny Cappadora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2nhSMVm8j8 Vinny Cappadora has been running ultras since 2011. He owns Happily Running, a race directing and timing company, and has continued to host races during the COVID pandemic. He took the guidelines given by the government and fit his race to hit them. What does that mean? We will find out in this episode! Vinny has tons of running and volunteering experience, of which is
