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USTRC Speaker Spotlight 🌟 @aimskoh Trail running and climate activism aren’t separate pursuits for Aimee Kohler, but rather the driving force behind everything she does. Aimee is a race director, climate activist, and founder of The Running Kind, one of the only Climate Neutral certified running companies in the United States. She works for Runners for Public Lands, is a member of the Outdoor Alliance Grasstops Cohort 3 training in outdoor recreation policy and advocacy, and recently placed in the top 20 at the 2026 USATF Mountain Running Championships. She will be moderating the panel Trails, Access & Advocacy: The Race Director’s Role in Public Lands in Nashville at the USTRC, and we could not be more excited to have her lead this conversation. 🔗 Link in bio to learn more and register. Registration closes today, Oct 22! #USTRC2026 #TrailRunning #PublicLands #SpeakerSpotlight #TrailRaceDirector
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feeling super grateful for this big adventurous life that I’ve built 💛 #run #trailrun #mountain #womeninultrarunning #explore
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where to even start. last weekend i ran the first half of the catskill 100. the goal was 100, but the name of game is give what you got. when i dreamt up this route, a part of me always wanted to experience it. race directors are creators. we spend massive amounts of time curating an experience for others and this route felt like something truly special. something i needed to experience for myself. when it came time to put together a team to help me with this personal effort, the running kind crew showed up. bringing this to a close at just over 50 miles and 17,000ft was emotional. i was worried about disappointing all the people that didn’t get to run or be a part of this in the way they thought they would. i was sad that my feet said no when the rest of my body and mind said keep going. i was relieved to be approaching the end of this pain. i was overwhelmed by the love from the people waiting for me at the trailhead. the soul of the running kind was felt from mile 1 to mile 52. so, for all of you that played a part in this effort, thank you for that. it’s powerful to recognize the impact the running kind has had and the people it has brought together. sometimes i have to pinch myself when i think about the beautiful people i have in my corner. 52.69 miles 17,337 feet 27:15:25 14 badass women / nonbinary crushers more thoughts to come. for now, feeling full. 🫶🏼 📷 @age.group.anonymous @abbygail_ward not pictured but appreciated: @d_franceschelli @thrashey @magrehlinger @age.group.anonymous @higherrunning @kimlevinsky
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Stoke was at an all time high for runners last weekend at the inaugural Highlander Heavy Half🤟 It was a crisp fall morning just before the peak foliage. Runners were treated to some of the most epic climbs and majestic views that the Hudson Valley has to offer! They were loving every single bit of it out there. Thanks @trailrunnersteven and the rest of the @ctwendurance family for having me. Full album is up! Here are some of my favorite images I captured during the event… #trailrunning #ultrarunning #photography #running #hudsonvalley
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27 hours, 52 miles, 17,000ft of elevation @aimskoh journeyed through The Catskills testing out the first half of her newest trail race, The Catskills 100. The results: it’s a freaking doozy I tagged along to film the jaunt but here’s some bts Maybe we shouldn’t be afraid of terrible ideas if the right crew is there to support Only 50 miles + 10,000 to go
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Every now and then I like to cover an ultra event that I feel truely captures what makes a particular zone so special. So when friend of the pod @aimskoh - RD & founder of the @therunningkind_ reached out to chat about the new Catskill 100, I was immediately stoked to hear more about this proper adventure of a race. 100 miles - almost 29,000 ft of vertical gain, traversing some of the most pristine wilderness in the Catskill Mountains of Upstate, New York. A good chunk of the race is on the famous “Devils Path”. Registration is already opened - Aimee’s goal is to have a 50/50 gender skew ! Taking place August 6th, 2027. Signups are in the show notes on Spotify, Apple, YouTube and of course on the @therunningkind_ website via Movemint. Listen to our conversation about the race, Public Lands and some discussion on the Roadless Rule at the link in the bio above ☝️
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it takes a team. beyond grateful for the support from @runners4publiclands and @outdooralliance on my first advocacy trip to D.C. i am so proud to have represented @therunningkind_ and RPL / OA in conversations with lawmakers this week. read more about my first experience on the hill here: https://therunningkid.substack.com/p/public-lands-deserve-a-voice
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We are so excited to be supporting 4 amazing and inspiring humans to participate in the 2026 @taketheleadwithus Retreat! This is an incredible event of community, representation, inspiration, and empowerment. Meet Phoebe Chiang | @phoebesjchiang, Jinghuan Liu Tervalon | @sandychannel, Jo Anna Mixpe Ley | @lady_doctora_corazon and Mayra Lopez | @born2run87 ! Thank you for saying yes and representing yourself, your communities, and Rising Hearts! About Take The Lead: The retreat where participants don’t just attend, they bring others back with them. Take the Lead is a leadership retreat for the running and outdoor industry that brings together professionals, brand leaders, and community builders to strengthen connections, develop leadership skills, and shape a more collaborative future. Founded in 2022 by Alison Mariella Désir and Martha M. Garcia, Take the Lead is shaped by the lived experience of women of color and was created to foster a space grounded in shared learning, honest dialogue, and community-driven growth. Today, the retreat welcomes participants from across roles, backgrounds, and organizations who are committed to growing as leaders and contributing to a more connected industry network.
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🧡 EVERY CHILD MATTERS 🧡 Orange Shirt Day 🧡 Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 Mourning and Healing Sign up and/or donate for our 6th Annual Every Child Matters Remembrance run and walk 5K! When: 9/26 - 10/3 Where: Virtual Join our team, RISING HEARTS 💗 You may be selected to win free running shoes. VIEW REMAINING NATIVE: If you donate $15 via registration page, you will receive a screener link to view the @remainingnative documentary! Bonfire Shirt Campaign: We have Every Child Matters shirts available via Bonfire, link in bio! Takes up to two weeks to print and ship. Order now. Or any day of the year to support! Over 94 shirts purchased now, and $832 donated to @nabshc via Bonfire from profits so far! We continue this opportunity to run with purpose, to raise funds and donate to support the heart work, advocacy, healing and families and survivors. To continue bringing awareness to the injustice of violence, abuse, neglect of boarding /residential schools and how to support the healing for families and survivors. Beneficiaries: Funds will be donated to the Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition | @nabshc and the Orange Shirt Society. Please learn more from our registration page! We offer resources when and where we can! And if you have anything to add, please share with us!
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🌧️ RUN CLUB UPDATE! 🌧️ We’re POSTPONING our trail run for another day! We’ll have a new tentative date once the weather is looking a little more ✨trail-run worthy✨ — because trails are meant to be enjoyed when it’s sunny and beautiful. ☀️🌿 BUT RUN CLUB IS STILL ON! 👟 📍 Back at Thrive ⏰ 9:30 AM If it’s raining, we’ll hunker down inside the store, get our miles in (run, walk, whatever feels best!), and then come back inside for some drinks + hangs. 🫶🏼 So ignore the trail run for tomorrow — just meet us at Thrive at 9:30! We’ll make the best of whatever Mother Nature gives us. 🌧️☕️💚 See you tomorrow!
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🌲⛰️🌲 Drop the fear, take on the challenge, see what happens… @therunningkind_ Climb It For Climate 25K. The 5300+ ft elevation gain in 17 miles scared me...but I did it anyway…
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another day on the devils path. this time, the western half. julie and i were planning a big hike on sunday and last minute canceled plans allowed kyle to join us! the catskills continue to provide gorgeous days and immense gratitude for the ability to explore in the mountains. the moss, the mushrooms, the wildflowers - the trails are in peak form right now. as we were approaching notch lake [ about 10 miles in ] i stopped and looked up noticing endless yellow wildflowers up the entire mountainside. every direction i turned, they went on and on. i called back to jules and told her to stop and look up. she let out an audible “wow” and we all stood there enjoying the moment of beauty. this half of the devils path is significantly easier than the eastern side. lucky for the runners taking on the catskill 100 because this will be where most embark on night one. building and scouting this course has been a dream.
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