Sassquad Trail Runners

Mental Strategies for Smarter Running

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Mental Strategies for Smarter Running. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sar...

Mind/Body Connection for Trail Runners Webinar

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Mind/Body Connection for Trail Runners. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sa...

Exploring the Gunks: Understanding the Fragile Ecosystem of Minnewaska

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Friday, April 10 at 6pm for a special webinar led by Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator at Minnewaska State Preserve. Becca will pr...

The Postpartum Trail Runner

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on March 18 at 7 PM for a free webinar with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Dr. Colleen Drahos ! This session will cover how to return to ...

Squatchapple Pre-Race Announcements and Q&A

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Squatchapple Pre-Race Announcements and Q&A

2026 Goal Setting for Trail Runners

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Wednesday, January 21st at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Goal Setting for 2026. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCS...

Charlie Gadol: The (B)east Coast Trail Legend

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Gadol for a thoughtful conversation that spans medicine, writing, trails, race directing and the long arc of...

Sin Miedo: Community, Belonging, and Running Without Fear

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda "Yo" Lopez Huagabook, co-founder of Sin Miedo Trail Runners, a BIPOC-led movement that is changing...

Ask Us Anything!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a Sassquad Ask Us Anything! We’ll be answering your questions about upcoming races, trail running tips, community events, and all things...

Perimenopause Nutrition 101 Webinar

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about what really happens to our bodies during perimenopause and how nutrition can support us through the changes. Join us for a conversa...

Big Bear SquaTCh South 13.1M/10K Pre-Race Announcements

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big Bear SquaTCh South 13.1M/10K Pre-Race Announcements for October 19, 2025!

Wild Goose Trail Live Stream Replay - Day 2, Aid Station Legends & Runner Stories

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host LMani Viney sits down with Matty Klein and Dougie Wilson, the legendary aid station captains who have been leading the aid stati...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 2: Interview with Penny Williams

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Penny Williams of Trappe, Maryland, who took on the Wild Goose 100 Miler. Penny shares her race experienc...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 2, 100M Female Winner Vanessa Kline

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Vanessa Kline of Hainesport, NJ, the female winner of the Wild Goose 100 Miler. Vanessa set a new course ...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 2, Happy Feet Running Club Spotlight

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Sassquader Mr. Jeffrey Bock, the teacher who founded the Hackensack Middle School Happy Feet Running Club...

Wild Goose Trail Live Stream Replay - Day 2, 100K Winner Fra Balbi

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Fra Balbi of Brooklyn, NY, our nonbinary winner of the Wild Goose 100K! Fra finished the challenging cour...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1, After Dark Interview with Juliene Bell-Smith

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this After Dark episode, host LMani Viney chats with Juliene Bell-Smith of Peekskill, NY, a standout finisher of the Wild Goose 50 Miler. Juliene s...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1, After Dark Chat with Skratch Rep Kenton

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special After Dark episode, host LMani Viney sits down with our longtime partner Kenton from Skratch Labs. They chat about the Wild Goose week...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: 100K Champion Tsutomu Bessho & Runner Testimonials

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a live interview with Tsutomu Bessho of Glen Ridge, NJ, the first male finisher of the Wild Goose 100K. Tsutomu set a new course...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: Interview with 50M Champion Stephanie Lewis

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Lewis of Milton, Delaware, the first female finisher of the Wild Goose 50 Miler! Stephanie crossed the lin...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: Race Updates, Chaos Crewing, & Women in Ultrarunning

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re bringing you a mix of live stream highlights from the Wild Goose Trail Festival at Wawayanda State Park! Tune in for:Race Upd...

Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: Interview with Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re kicking off our Wild Goose audio series with an interview with Trail Party Director Kim Levinsky, recorded live on Saturday just after the 100...

Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt on the Trail

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trail Therapist, Sarah Strong LCSW, will lead this engaging webinar on July 9th at 7pm to chat about the critical role of mental training in trail...

Foot Care and First Aid for Trail Runners

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune-in to listen to our Foot Care and Trail Running First Aid Webinar with race medic, THOR! Whether you're preparing for your first trail race o...

Wawayanda Wonders Webinar: Bear Encounters & Environmental Insights

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the replay of our webinar on September 3, 2025 about the unique ecosystem of Wawayanda State Park! Tune-in to learn about wildlife encounters ...

Nutrition/Hydration Webinar for the Wild Goose Trail Festival

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a special webinar with registered dietitian The Nutrition Mechanic, Dina Griffin, as we dive into all things nutrition and hydration for t...

Ultramarathon Crewing 101

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're planning to crew a 50K or support someone through 100 miles, this free webinar with Chaos Crewing is your chance to learn the ins a...

Pre-Race Announcements for the Thunder Chicken Squatch Trail Jamboree

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for the 2025 Thunder Chicken Squatch Trail Jamboree! In this episode, we share all the pre-race announcements you need to know before race d...

Perimenopause and Pelvic Floor Health for Runners

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Colleen Drahos for a conversation about pelvic floor health during perimenopaus...

'Til Aid Station Do Us Part - Chatting with the Thorpe's about Family Crewing Family

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this squatchtastic chat with Ryan and Alex Thorpe as we explore what it really means to crew and run as a family. Ryan and Alex have alway...

Pre-Race Announcements for the Squatchy Surprise Trail Party

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the pre-race announcements for the 2025 Squatchy Surprise Trail Party! We’ll cover everything you need to know for race day: course info...

The Runner's Brain

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trail Therapist, Sarah Strong LCSW led this engaging webinar on July 9th at 7pm about the critical role of mental training in trail running. Tune-...

Trail Stories & RunVentures - Rim2Rim2Rim

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode of Sassquad Trail Stories & Runventures, a new storytelling series from Sassquad Trail Running. In this episode, Kim Levin...

Navigating An Injury with The Trail Therapist, Sarah Strong LCSW

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune-in to hear the recording of our webinar from May 28, 2025 with The Trail Therapist, Sarah Strong, LCSW! This was a a heartfelt and insightful dis...

Ryan Thorpe and the Catskills 100 FKT

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording of the interview from Wednesday, May 21st with ultrarunner Ryan Thorpe, who recently set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Cat...

Pre-Camp Announcements for the Wild Goose Training Camp

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune-in to hear the pre-camp announcements for the 2025 Wild Goose Training Camp happening this weekend, May 9 and 10!

Behind the Film – A Conversation with Kim Levinsky & Shai Ben-Dor

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a powerful conversation between Kim Levinsky and filmmaker Shai Ben-Dor as we count down to the world premiere of Long Path: A Journey of ...

2025 Squatchywaska Mountainfest Pre-Race Announcements + Q&A

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🏃‍♂️ Squatchywaska MountainfestPre-Race Announcements + Q&A📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST

Trail Nutrition Q&A with Sports Dietitian Dina Griffin

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Fueling Your Endurance: Nutrition Strategies with Dina Griffin, MS, RDN, CSSD📅 Recorded Live: April 6, 2025 (Webinar Replay)🎧 Listen now...

Exploring the Gunks Webinar Understanding the Fragile Ecosystem of Minnewaska

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune-in to hear the recording of our special webinar led by Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator at Minnewaska State Preserve. Becca provides an...

¡Anuncios antes de la carrera Big Bear!

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anuncios antes de la carrera Big Bear SquaTCh North!

2025 Big Bear SquaTCh Pre-Race Announcements

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🏃‍♂️ Big Bear SquaTCh North Pre-Race Announcements + Q&A📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST📍 LIVE on YouTube &amp...

Pelvic Floor Health for Trail Runners and Hikers

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pelvic floor is often cloaked in mystery and considered a taboo topic—but it’s time to break the stigma and silence! Tune-in to this episode t...

Sassquad at the Boston Run Show

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sassquad Trail Party Director Kim Levinsky spoke at the Boston Run Show on March 1st! Tune-in to this episode to hear her chat about how roadies and n...

Women in Ultrarunning Webinar with Rachel Bambrick

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording from our February 19th "Women in Ultrarunning" webinar led by ultrarunner Rachel Bambrick and the founder of Women in ...

Women of the Squatchapple Webinar

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording from our webinar on February 5, 2025: "Women of Squatchapple". Featuring women who have participated in the Squatchap...

Lauren Scott’s RunVenture in Iceland

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Lauren Scott, AKA “Malfoy”! Lauren is a non-binary ultra runner from Vernon, NJ, who has been a p...

Maria Zieja: Ultra Runner and Nature-Based Educator

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we chat with the incredible Maria Zieja, ultra-runner and long-time member of the Sassquad Trail Running family. Maria takes us throu...

Gautama “G” Reid’s Trail Running Journey

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Gautama Reid, better known as “G,” to hear his inspiring trail running story. G started trail running in 2020 an...

Sustainability, Community, and Trail Running with Aimee Kohler

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Aimee Kohler, owner and race director of The Running Kind, a trail race company with a mission to be carbon-neutral ...

From Cancer Survivor to Ultramarathoner: Che Smith’s Inspiring Journey

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Che Smith, who recently completed her first ultramarathon—a 50K—at the 2024 Wild Goose Trail Fes...

Women of the Wild Goose Webinar

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we’re bringing you the recording of the Women of Wild Goose live webinar, held on January 8, 2025. This inspiring panel fea...

What Are Trail Gaiters?

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how gaiters protect your feet on the trails by keeping dirt, rocks, and debris out of your shoes. Whether you're running or hiking, gaiters are ...

Tales from the Wild Goose: Michael Feldman's 200 Miler!

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode in our special series, Tales from the Wild Goose! This series highlights the voices, stories, and experiences of runners ...

Tales from the Wild Goose: Allie Backer's First Ultramarathon

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode in our special series, Tales from the Wild Goose! This series highlights the voices, stories, and experiences of runners ...

Tales from the Wild Goose: Carson Hopwood’s 85-Mile Journey

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our series, Tales from the Wild Goose, we hear from Carson Hopwood, a nonbinary athlete from Charlottesville, Virginia, who partici...

Tales from the Wild Goose: Gerry Powers’ First Ultramarathon

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring episode of our series, Tales from the Wild Goose, we feature Gerry Powers from Park Ridge, NJ. At the 2024 Wild Goose Trail Festival...

Tales from the Wild Goose: Julia Barbour’s First 100-Miler

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of our series, Tales from the Wild Goose, we spotlight Julia Barbour from Audubon, NJ. Julia joined us at the 2024 Wild Goose ...

Libby Jones, Race Director for The Active Joe

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we sit down with Libby Jones, trail race director and owner of The Active Joe, a trail running company based in Texas. Libby is know...

Wild Goose Tails - John & Ann Monroe

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this inspirational chat with John and Ann Monroe from Saranac Lake, New York! John was crewed and paced by his wife Ann at the 2023 and 2...

Navigating a DNF with Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do with all of those feeligs that you're experiencing after a DNF? How do you help a friend who just dropped from a race? Therapist Sarah...

Dr. Colleen McGinnis - Strength Training for Trail Runners & Hikers

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you be in the gym lifting weights? Can strength training help you enjoy the trails more? YES AND YES! PT, DPT Colleen McGinnis has been trea...

Michael Feldman - A Race to Not Forget, 200M

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Feldman just completed 200 miles last weekend at the 2024 Wild Goose! When his Oregon 200 event was canceled in August, Michael decided that h...

2024 Wild Goose Trail Festival Pre-Race Q&A

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording of our Wild Goose Trail Festival Pre-Race Q&A on Monday September 16, 2024! The panel included Trail Party Directors Kim Lev...

Mental Health Q&A with Sarah Strong, LCSW

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is running therapy? What should you do when you feel burned out? How do you calm those pre-race jitters? Join us for this Q&A with therapist Sarah...

Q&A Crewing & Pacing with Chaos Crewing

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording from our Q&A with Chaos Crewing on September 4, 2024. This interactive Q&A session covered your questions about safety, ...

Jennifer Rankin - DIY Hundo!

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine that you are at the starting line of the hundred miler that you've been training for the last several years... And you hear the announceme...

Heather Houskeeper: The Botanical Hiker

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Houskeeper: the Botanical Hiker, herbalist, forest therapy guide, author, and yoga teacher! Tune-in to this episode to learn more about how we...

Barefoot Ken

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Posner, also known as Barefoot Ken, is a versatile individual with a wide range of talents. He is recognized as a financial analyst, runner, writ...

Matt Klein & Crew - Tahoe 200, 2024 Edition

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for this recap of the 2024 Tahoe 200! Matt Klein finished the 200+ miles in just over 95 hours while being supported by his Crew.

Q&A: Nutrition/Hydration, Skratch Labs and Wild Goose Aid Station

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording from our July 30, 2024 of the live Wild Goose Trail Festival Q&A. We've got an all-star line-up for the panel: Register...

Q&A with Wild Goose Race Medic, THOR

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the recording from our live Q&A with Wild Goose Race Medic, THOR on July 25, 2024. Thor went through the many squatchtastic questions that...

Girls on the Run with Terri DiMartini-Greenlee

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sat down with Terri DiMartini-Greenlee to hear all about her involvement with Girls on the Run (GOTR)! Terri is the Essex County and Community En...