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Steve Mentzer is the Vice President and Events Director of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy.  He serves as the Organizer for the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (a 35-mile endurance hike) and for the Baker Trail UltraChallenge (50-mile ultramarathon).  Steve is also the developer of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy’s event participant tracking system, the creator of trail guides for the trails it oversees, its website manager, and a professional software developer.
The Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), volunteer-based organization dedicated to the development, protection, and promotion of hiking, biking, and walking trails throughout western Pennsylvania. The goals of the Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy include raising awareness of the benefits of community trails, getting more people interested in physical activities, getting more people to experience the beauty of our region and the natural world, and helping people see our region as active and vibrant. For more information on the trails they develop and maintain, as well as events, meetings, and outings, visit www.rachelcarsontrails.org
Show Notes:
Steve Mentzer, Vice President and Events Director, Rachel Carson Trails Conservancy, contact info:
e-mail: info@rachelcarsontrails.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcarsontrail/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rachel-Carson-Trails-Conservancy-137742643069057/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/rachelcarsontc
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Baker Trail UltraChallenge, 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail, Saturday, August 26, 2017, Individuals or Relay Teams of up to 5 members may register
www.rachelcarsontrails.org/bt/ultrachallenge
Rachel Carson Trail Challenge (twenty-first annual), June 24, 2017 (Saturday nearest the summer solstice), 35-mile endurance hike, Challenge Day Volunteer Opportunities Available!
www.rachelcarsontrails.org/rct/challenge
The Sierra Club’s Annual One Day Hike (Hike Across Maryland), Washington, DC to Harper’s Ferry, WV (50 km, 100 km)
www.onedayhike.org
Laurel Highlands Ultra Races, (38th annual 70.5 mile trail run; 70.5 mile team relay race; 50 km trail race; 50k team relay race), Second Saturday in June
www.laurelultra.com
The Barkley Marathons, Ultramarathon trail race (60 mile “fun run” or 100 mile full course), Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, TN
www.barkleymarathons.com
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young, 2015 Documentary
www.barkleymovie.com
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The Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association (PGAA) was founded in 2010 and has since promoted the Irish sport and culture in Pittsburgh.  Of course, this was not the start of Gaelic sport in Pittsburgh.  Gaelic football has been played in Pittsburgh since the 1940s.  The tradition continues today and the PGAA is now home to three teams, the Pittsburgh Celtics Gaelic Football Club, the Pittsburgh Banshees Ladies Football Club, and the Pittsburgh Celtics Youth teams.  Gaelic Football (commonly referred to as Irish Football in the States) is a unique sport that combines aspects of many sports in one.  “It’s where soccer meets rugby.”  Gaelic Football is played between two teams of 15 players on a grass pitch.  The objective of the sport is to score by kicking or punching the ball into the other team’s goal (3 points) or between two upright posts above the goal (1 point).
Show Notes:
Fiona Connolly, Chairperson and Mike Minnock, of Pittsburgh Gaelic Athletic Association (PGAA), contact info:
e-mail: pro@pittsburghgaa.com
Web: https://www.pittsburghgaa.com
Facebook
Twitter: @PittsburghGAA
Instagram: @pittsburghgaa
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Pittsburgh Hurling Club (Pittsburgh Pucas)
http://www.pghhurling.org
Facebook
Instagram: @PittsburghPucas
(subject of FitLabPGH Podcast released 3/12/17)
Miss Smiling Irish Eyes of Pittsburgh
http://www.pittsburghirish.org/parade/Misssmiling/IRISHEYES.htm
Craic (pronounced “crack”) is a Gaelic word with no exact English translation.  The closest translation is “fun.”  For blog post on the word’s origin, see https://ireland-fun-facts.com/craic.html
Kerry Way, one of Ireland’s longest hiking trails (200+km), starts and finishes at Killarney
http://www.kerryway.com
The Claddagh Irish Pub and Restaurant,Pittsburgh, PA, SouthSide Works (PGAA Sponsor)

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Local Motion (cycling, yoga, lifestyle health coaching), Pittsburgh, PA (Homestead)
http://www.localmotionpgh.com
Darkness Into Light, 5k Walk, Saturday, May 6. 2017, Pittsburgh, PA (Brookline) 5am
http://www.pietahouse.org
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Jon Clouner and Garry Clouner, founders of GoWildPA, are two brothers trying to motivate others to go outside and celebrate what Pennsylvania has to offer.  They get annoyed when they hear people say Pittsburgh or Western PA is a boring place to live.  One quick glance at their Instagram account (filled with pics from their hiking, trail running, fly fishing, kayaking and other adventures) should be enough to convince anyone that PA is anything but boring.
Show Notes:
Jon Clouner and Garry Clouner, creators of GoWildPA, contact info:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gowildpa
YouTube: GoWildPA
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
LaBella Bean Coffee House & Bakery, Bridgeville, PA
http://www.labellabean.com
Mingo Creek County Park, Washington County, PA (Park Map)
http://www.co.washington.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/190
Wake Up Pittsburgh-Wakeboard/Surf/Wakeskate, Pittsburgh, PA (also Sharpsburg)
https://www.wakeuppgh.com
Mindful Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, PA (Castle Shannon)
http://www.mindfulbrewing.com
Pilates Day Pittsburgh event, May 7, 2017 at Mindful Brewing Company (see FitLabPGH Podcast released 2/15/17)
Tickets available at Eventbrite (Search Pilates Day Pittsburgh)
War Streets Brewery, Pittsburgh, PA (North Side)
http://www.warstreetsbrewery.com
Yarnick’s Farm (and Yarnick’s Farm Market), Indiana, PA
http://www.yarnicksfarm.com
Soergel Orchards (Country Store & So Much More), Wexford, PA

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Trax Farms, Finleyville, PA
http://www.traxfarms.com
Arsenal Ciderhouse and Wine Cellar, Pittsburgh, PA
Tasting Rooms in Lawrenceville, Wexford (Soergel Orchards) and Finleyville (Trax Farms)

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Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k (Held in January), Kanawha State Forest, WV
www.wvmtr.org/events/frozen-sasquatch-trail-50k25k/
Krispy Kreme Challenge, Raleigh, NC
(Student Run, Charity Based Race to support North Carolina Children’s Hospital)
http://www.krispykremechallenge.com
Hardrock Endurance Run 100 mile (Hardrock 100), Silverton, CO
http://www.hardrock100.com
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Pittsburgh: Including Allegheny and Surrounding Counties, Paperback, 2006, by Donna Ruff, Available at www.amazon.com
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Rory Lazear is the Founder and Owner of High Maintenance Pittsburgh, a wellness concierge service for individuals and businesses in Pittsburgh.  High Maintenance PGH provides stress free, personalized programs connecting people with Pittsburgh’s premiere workouts and healthy dining options.  They also design and implement corporate wellness solutions, including workplace wellness programs and lunch and learns.  Rory Lazear has a BS in Nutrition and is a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Health Coach (ACE) and Children’s Fitness Specialist.  She teaches TRX, Jump Rope, Spin, HIIT and Bootcamp and enjoys inspiring people to push past their limits and be proud of their bodies.  Sweating is a blessing not a curse.
Show Notes:
Rory Lazear, owner of High Maintenance Pittsburgh, Wellness Concierge
contact info:
e-mail: rory@highmaintenancepgh.com
website: https://www.highmaintenancepgh.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HighMaintenancePgh/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighMaintenancePgh/
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Exhale Pittsburgh, Yoga studio founded by Jennifer Ferris-Glick, offers suspension yoga
http://www.exhalepittsburgh.com
Y7 Studio, Hip Hop Yoga, New York
http://www.y7-studio.com
Fuel Your Heart, Certified Holistic Health Coach
http://www.fuelyourheart.com
Fit4Boxing Club, Allison Park, PA
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Wolfpack Boxing Club, Carnegie, PA (see FitLabPGH Podcast released 1/22/17)
http://www.wolfpackboxing.com
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Christine Iksic and Chris Kaminski are Pittsburgh natives and the founding partners of Gear Fest Pittsburgh and 3 Rivers Outdoor Company (a local, independent specialty outdoor retailer planning to open in Lawrenceville in Spring 2018).  The inaugural Gear Fest Pittsburgh will be held on April 23, 2017 at the Ace Hotel in East Liberty from noon to 5pm (doors open for sellers to register gear at 11am).  The event will feature outdoor gear sales, live music and craft beer from four local brewers as well as prizes from outdoor vendors and organizations.  There is no admission charge to attend Gear Fest; for all items sold at the event, sellers will receive 80% of the sales price. One percent of all sales at Gear Fest will be donated to First Waves (See link below).  For more information on Gear Fest, including where and when sellers can drop off gear to be sold and pre-Gear Fest events, go to:
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/228524240890026/
Website: http://www.gearfestpgh.com
Google Maps Parking/Directions:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FJu7SJv0lhQNKDv5v1HnOPsy-zI&usp=sharing
Show Notes:
Christine Iksic and Chris Kaminski, founding partners, 3 Rivers Outdoor Company and Gear Fest Pittsburgh, contact info:
e-mail: 3RiversOutdoorCompany@gmail.com
website: http://www.gearfestpgh.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3riversoutdoorco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3RiversOutdoorCo/
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
First Waves (a project of SurfSUP Adventures) uses standup paddleboarding (SUP), the art of filmmaking, and digital media as a catalyst to inspire conservation of local waterways and mentorship for at-risk youth.
http://www.firstwaves.org
Ace Hotel Pittsburgh, East Liberty
https://www.acehotel.com/pittsburgh
Craft Beer Brewers participating in Gear Fest Pittsburgh:
East End Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, PA (East End & The Strip)
http://www.eastendbrewing.com
Grist House Craft Brewery, Pittsburgh, PA (Millvale)

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Hop Farm Brewing Co., Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)

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Spoonwood Brewing Company, Bethel Park, PA

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Pilates Day Pittsburgh, May 7, 2017, at Mindful Brewing Company, Castle Shannon
http://www.mindfulbrewing.com
Listen to FitLabPGH Podcast released 2/15/17, follow @FitLabPGH on Instagram and stay tuned to the FitLabPGH website for more information http://www.fitlabpgh.blubrry.com
The Shala of Pittsburgh, Ashtanga Yoga, Lawrenceville
http://www.theshalapittsburgh.com
Trail Pittsburgh, a Chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)

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Ascend Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (South Side Flats)
(Profiled in FitLabPGH Podcast released 2/26/17)
https://www.ascendpgh.com