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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Ruth Morley. Ruth, in addition to being a Trek Blogger, is an avid backpacker, having trekked the GR5 through the south of France all the way through the Netherlands, the Florida Trail, the AT, the Buckeye Trail, and most recently a thru-hike of the Colorado Trail at the ripe age of 70! We learn about Ruth's affinity for section hiking and how it compares to thru-hiking, we get an indepth run down of her time trekking the GR5, and Ruth dives deep into her passion for her whole food plant based diet, in which she adds zero salt, oil, or sugar to. Zach and Chaunce's dietary guilt is at an all-time high in this episode. We wrap the show with an overview of the guy who hiked the AT and PCT carrying a 20-lb log over his shoulders, activities we didn't realize would consume so much of our time as adults, the triple crown of jingles, taglines, and mottos, and more. Vargo Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 20% off at vargooutdoors.com. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com. RTIC Outdoors: Shop at rticoutdoors.com. [divider] Interview with Ruth Morley Ruth's Trek profile Ruth's Facebook page Time stamps & Questions 00:06:35 - Reminders: Check out our new website, support us on Patreon to see exclusive content, and come to the Denver hiker meetup THIS FRIDAY, December 1st! 00:10:10 - Introducing Ruth 00:11:11 - How did you originally get interested in the outdoors? 00:15:27 - What is the Mediocre Golf Association? 00:18:45 - Tell us about your son's racing career 00:21:07 - Tell us about the GR5 00:24:36 - What are the basics for an American looking to hike the GR5? 00:29:20 - What was your favorite section of the GR5? 00:30:40 - What's the northern section like? 00:33:25 - What are the other can't-miss cultural experiences along the GR5? 00:35:39 - What percent of the time did you spend camping versus staying in hostels? 00:39:22 - Any standout stories from the GR5? 00:42:18 - Tell us about section hiking the AT 00:49:22 - Can you talk about sharing a motel room with other hikers? 00:52:10 - What set of injuries inspired your change in diet? 00:56:30 - What was your diet like before going plant-based? 01:00:30 - What are examples of common meals you eat? 01:08:20 - What are your go-to dehydrated recipes? 01:13:15 - What do you recommend for people interested in dabbling? 01:17:42 - What kind of wet foods work with your diet? 01:22:30 - What are the advantages of section hiking versus thru-hiking? 01:25:34 - What other tips do you have for older backpackers? 01:27:23 - Discussion about training methods 01:30:35 - Tell us about your first section on the Florida Trail 01:36:30 - Did you see any alligators? 01:37:33 - Did you consider skipping the road walk? 01:39:11 - Can you give us a sales pitch for the Buckeye Trail in Ohio? 01:43:55 - What were your favorite moments of the Colorado Trail? 01:47:33 - Did you deal with altitude sickness at all? 01:48:37 - What are your parting messages? Segments Trek Propaganda: Meet Shawn Mahoney, aka Log Man: The Thru-Hiker Who Carried a Log on the AT and PCT by Krysia Caldwell QOTD: What's something you didn't realize was going to consume so much of your time as an adult? Plug Me: Barney “Scout” Mann and Shayla “Kiddo” Paradeis Triple Crown of jingles, taglines, and mottos 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Ironhike endurance productions, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.
This week on the Gents Game we spend the hour talking the Mediocre Golf Association's World Championships 2022 at Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas. We also talk upcoming PGA, DP World Tour events, this and more.
What a great week of golf in GBP land. Chris played at Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut, Massachusetts and scored a hard fought 113. Meanwhile down at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, Massachusetts, Ben placed in the top 10 at his first Mediocre Golf Association event. Take a listen and find out what goes through the mind of a mediocre competitive golfer at go time. Ben is promoting the Dancing Bear head cover from Sneakerheadgolf.com. Use Promo Code BENGBP15 and get 15% off your order.
Chris and Ben played at Campbell's Scottish Highlands in Salem, New Hampshire today. They have a great deal where $52 gets you 18 holes, a cart and lunch. The turkey sandwich was the best part of Chris' day. He may or may not have had a temper tantrum. This round was Ben's final tune up before his debut as a member of the Mediocre Golf Association this weekend in Wayland, Massachusetts. We recorded this in the car. it was awesome. We are now bran ambassadors for sneakerheadgolf.com. Use code CHRISGBP15 or BENGBP15 and get 15% off your order.
We're talking March Madness and all the crazy upsets! Plus, Ryan Pace and the Bears ink Andy Dalton to replace Mitch Trubisky. THAT WAS THE PLAN????? And finally... A golf league for a mediocre player like the T-Dog!
The PGA Tour player people love to hate triggered the masses again by allegedly violating the rules. Chris Daniels is a Patrick Reed fan and defends him to the end. Ben Friend loves to bash Reed every chance he gets. Things may get heated in this episode of America’s fastest growing golf podcast. Chris and Ben also discuss some past guests of pthe podcast such as The Bogey Brothas, Lindsay Hoskins, Jon Morley of the Mediocre Golf Association and much more! Click this link for great deals from Worldwide Golf Shops. You get the deals we get a commission. Thank you.
The GBP boys had an incredible string of guests recently. Here are a few highlights from out interviews with Jon Morley of the Mediocre Golf Association, Lindsay Hoskins, Director of Golf Instruction at Top Golf Las Vegas, and Instagram Golf Influencer, The Kosher Panda. We will be back next week with new content featuring special guests and our Master’s Special! Have some laughs and enjoy!
Ben Friend played a tournament as a guest of the Mediocre Golf Association a few days ago. He discusses this incredible opportunity. How’d he do? What place did he come in? Would Chris Daniels benefit from golf lessons? Listen to episode 40 of your favorite golf podcasts. For more info about the MGA listen to us interview Mediocre Golf Association Founder and President Jon Morley in our Episode 12!
Mediocre Golf Association President Jon Morley joins the GBP to discuss what the MGA is all about, the effect COVID-19 is having on his members and how you can join the MGA.
Spart 30 : Fast food de sport et art avec Hugo Mudie. LE GRAND RETOUR Épisode Bonus! : Spart 30, là où l’artiste ne se fait pas traiter de douche parce qu’il trippe sur le baseball et où le sportif ne se fait pas traiter de fif parce qu’il adore Abba. BOX BREAK II Fait longtemps j'ai pas rien fait avec ça et tout le monde m'arrache mon linge dans la rue pour que je fasse un épisode. Je remet tout ça sur la track après un été à chiller non-stop avec mes enfants et passer plus de temps dans un parc de baseball que la famille Griffey. J'ai plusieurs plans avec des stars de tout horizon qui s'en viennent, mais pour l'instant vous pouvez m'écouter ouvrir des cartes de hockey avec le gentil Chris Brochu de la Mediocre Golf Association du Québec mais surtout de Punkrockradio.ca. Une boîte de O Pee Chee 2017-2018. J'accepte les dons PAYPAL: hugo@pouzzafest.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mudiecordoba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hugomudie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hugomudie Musique: https://hugomudie.bandcamp.com/
Spart 30 : Fast food de sport et art avec Hugo Mudie. Épisode Bonus déjà! : Spart 30, là où l’artiste ne se fait pas traiter de douche parce qu’il trippe sur le baseball et où le sportif ne se fait pas traiter de fif parce qu’il adore Abba. J'avais fait un épisode ( même 2 ) avec le beau Rémi Chassé, mais j'ai fucké les deux au niveau technique. Il ne m'en veut pas trop, mais risque d'essayer de me pèter la yeule avec à l'aide de son protecteur Louis-Jean Corm. Finalement, le gentil Chris Brochu de la Mediocre Golf Association du Québec mais surtout de Punkrockradio.ca est venu ouvrir une boîte de Upper Deck Série 2. Il a fini par être plus content que moi. Ma carte a plus rare est une carte de Alex Hemsky. Aussi rare que ses présences sur la glace avec le CH, mais on s'en criss autant itoo. En bonus, une petite anecdote sur la blonde de Marc-André Fleury. BONUS! Pour les nerds de cartes de hockey, mais si nerds quand même. Nous avons tous quand même eu des relations sexuelles dans le passé.
Members #417 - If you want to play golf competitively, but don’t have good enough game to play with confidence, then you really need to listen to part 2 of our conversation with the Co-Founder “El Presidente” of the Mediocre Golf Association, Jon Morely. In this Members Only episode we go into depth about scoring, the tournaments, the championship and how much fun this group has no matter how they play.http://mgatour.comhttp://MediocreGolfAssociation.com
Members #416 - Jon Morley loves golf, and loves to compete. But he’s not committed enough to get to a championship level. So he and some friends came up with the Mediocre Golf Association in 2006. Since then he’s grown the program with chapters around the world, but been able to maintain their sense of irreverence intact. Their competitive season starts in March and you have the opportunity to join or create a chapter in your area. One chapter in Ireland only has 2 active members, so check out mgatour.com and start a chapter yourself!Next up for Members Only, Jon joins us for Part2 of the conversation with more stories and reasons to join the Mediocre Golf Association. GolfSmarter.comThis episode is brought to you by Audible. To get a free audiobook of your choice, sign up for a new account at http://AudiblePodcast.com/GolfSmarter
Mike & Billy talk with the founders of the MGA (Mediocre Golf Association) www.mediocregolf.com "Straight" Willie Dillis and Jon "Lucky Kick" Morley. Mike & Billy also begin another session of GTR "Fore Play" to determine the winner of a $500 golf package with the Avila La Fonda Hotel.Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.comInn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.comAvila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.comGolfland Warehouse - www.golflandwarehouse.comSlickstix - www.slickstix.comFor more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.