Sassquad Trail Runners

Join us on Wednesday, Wednesday, July 8th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Trail Running with Confidence: Facing Fears with Focus. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW, will guide you through exploring your trail fears and developing strategies to manage them effectively. We'll work with the circle of control to focus on what we can influence and learn how to distinguis...

Join us live on Wednesday, July 1st at 7:00 PM for a course preview of the newly updated Wild Goose Trail Festival! With the festival officially moving from Wawayanda State Park to Ringwood State Park, this webinar will provide an in-depth look at the brand-new trail layouts, terrain expectations, and key navigation points you will encounter on race day. We will cover everything you need to know t...

Join us on Wednesday,  June 24th at 7:00 PM ET on the Sassquad YouTube Channel for a free webinar: Strength Training for Trail Runners,  led by Carly Fleischer. In this session, Carly will show you how strength training can improve climbing efficiency, descending control, trail confidence, and reduce injury risk, all without overcomplicating your training. Carly Fleischer is a strength, nutrition,...

Join us Wednesday, June 3 at 7pm for the Squatchy Hooky: Lake to Summit 5K/10K pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including course specifics, parking, timing, weather considerations, etc and we’ll answer your questions live so you can arrive feeling prepared, confident, and safe!

Join us Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm for the Squatchywaska Mountainfest pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including course specifics, elevation gain, technical terrain, parking, timing, weather considerations, and what to expect out on the Shawangunk Ridge, and we’ll answer your questions live so you can arrive feeling prepared, confident,...

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 Sarah Strong, LCSW , will explore practical strategies to enhance your trail performance, including how to manage distractions, engage in complex thinking while on the trail, and apply mental skills to your training. You will also walk through a sample...

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 Sarah Strong , LCSW, will guide you through practices to strengthen the connection between your mind and body, including mindfulness techniques, breathwork, and strategies for scaling your efforts safely and effectively. This webinar is designed for tr...

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 provide an in-depth look at the fragile ecosystem of the Gunks, offering valuable insights into the unique natural features of the Shawangunks. The webinar will be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. This chat is required for participants of the Squat...

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 the trails safely, rebuild strength, prevent injury, and understand the unique needs of postpartum trail runners. Whether you’re newly postpartum or years into your parenting journey, you’ll walk away with practical guidance to support your running goa...

Squatchapple Pre-Race Announcements and Q&A

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, LCSW, will guide you in connecting to your “why” to uncover the deeper motivation behind your goals and help you identify your values so that your 2026 goals reflect what matters most. This webinar is perfect for trail runners, outdoor enthusiasts, or a...

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 a life shaped by curiosity and service. Charlie is a pathologist, recently retired after working in the field since 1988. A 1979 graduate of Yale College and a 1984 graduate of UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School, his professional path also includes a d...

In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda "Yo" Lopez Haugabook, co-founder of Sin Miedo Trail Runners , a BIPOC-led movement that is changing the face of trail running. Sin Miedo, which means fearless, is all about creating safe and inclusive spaces where runners of color can reclaim the outdoors and run free. We dive into the story behind the movement, the challenges of navigating spaces that hav...

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 Squatchy. Whether you’re a first-time participant or a long-time Squatcher, we love chatting with you about the trails that bring us together.

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 conversation with registered dietitian Dina Griffin, The Nutrition Mechanic, as we dive into the science and strategies of fueling during perimenopause. This recording is the replay of our webinar is on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. You can learn more about Din...

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

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 station at Wild Goose since day one. Both Matty and Dougie are extremely experienced ultrarunners, having completed countless 100M and 200M events, and they share behind-the-scenes insights on supporting runners through the toughest moments on the trail....

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Penny Williams of Trappe, Maryland, who took on the Wild Goose 100 Miler. Penny shares her race experience and her remarkable decades-long history of running. At 74 years old, she was the most senior Squatch in the 100M field, proving that the Trail Party spirit has no age limit. This live stream was hosted by our Sassquaders LMani Viney and Shai Ben-Do...

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 record of 26:06:32, and she also shares her perspective as owner of Beast Coast Pacing and Race Director of Beast Coast Productions. This live stream was hosted by our Sassquaders LMani Viney and Shai Ben-Dor, who brought the Trail Party vibes to the...

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Sassquader Mr. Jeffrey Bock, the teacher who founded the Hackensack Middle School Happy Feet Running Club, along with Luna Espana, one of the club’s athletes who set a new distance PR of 10K at the Wild Goose Trail Festival. They share their experiences, the joy of running as a team, and what it means to introduce kids to the trails and trail running co...

In this episode, host LMani Viney interviews Fra Balbi of Brooklyn, NY, our nonbinary winner of the Wild Goose 100K! Fra finished the challenging course in 23:08:30, sharing their experience, race strategy, and reflections on completing this epic distance at Wawayanda State Park. This live stream was hosted by our Sassquaders LMani Viney and Shai Ben-Dor, who brought the Trail Party vibes to the a...

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 shares her experience on the course, what kept her going, and the highs and lows of tackling this challenging distance at Wawayanda State Park. They also discuss BIPOC participation in trail running and ways we can encourage more folks to get out on t...

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 weekend, fueling strategies, and the incredible products that Skratch Labs has been providing to keep runners powered up at Sassquad Trail Parties for years. This live stream was hosted by our Sassquaders LMani Viney and Shai Ben-Dor, who brought the Tra...

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 record of 10:48:29, and he joined us at Squatch HQ to share his race experience and reflections. In the second half of the episode, host LMani Viney reads through the powerful, heartfelt pre-submitted testimonials from 100M and 36H participants abou...

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 line in an incredible 10:10:23, and she joined us live at Wawayanda State Park to reflect on her race, the course, and the Trail Party atmosphere. This live stream was hosted by our Sassquaders LMani Viney and Shai Ben-Dor, who brought the Trail Party v...