Hi! My name is Jenna and I’m looking to find some people to train with. I ran the Wineglass half marathon in 1:45. I’m hoping to run more half marathons and possibly a full marathon in 2022.
Also- how do people train here in the winter? Are certain trails better than others in the snowy months? Thanks in advance for any responses 
Hey Jenna, welcome and congratulations on Wineglass! I’m happy to meet up sometime for a run and talk trails and winter running, feel free to shoot me a PM or text (607-592-4549). I generally prefer trails but am also contemplating a fast road marathon next year. Off the top of my head, here are some other women who could be a good pace fit for you: @amandaking, @lizhartman, @caitlin-loehr, @julie19, @mdoruska3 and I’m sure I’m missing a few.
I highly recommend checking out the Saturday group runs that @heathercobb3 puts together twice a month - I think the next one is this Sat Nov 13 on the Pseudo Skunk half route (rolling hills half marathon) and is a great place to meet people to run with.
My 2 cents about winter running: my dog and I are pretty happy to slog through a bunch of snow in the winter, but some areas like Hammond Hill, Monkey Run, and the local rail trails are definitely more amenable to packed-down snow running compared to other spots like Kennedy Forest, Danby, and sections of the Finger Lakes Trail. Some other fun cross-training options include XC skiing and snowshoeing when conditions just aren’t running friendly.
Looking forward to meeting you sometime!
Gabby