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Sassquad Trail Runners
by Sassquad Trail Runners
Every run is a trail party! Our squatchtastic podcast celebrates our amazing trail running community. And of course, answers deep questions like "Does Sasquatch eat Taylor Ham or Pork Roll?" "Do Unicorns prefer scrunchies or hair ties?" "What kind of bear is best?" We host trail races all around New Jersey and welcome runners of all paces and ages from around the country to our community. https://www.sassquadtrailrunning.com https://www.facebook.com/sassquadtrailrunning https://www.instagram.com/sassquadtrailrunners
Episodes
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Big Bear SquaTCh South Pre Race Announcements
Join us Thursday, October 15 at 7pm for the Big Bear Squatch South pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including course details, technical terrain, elevation, parking, timing, weather considerations, and what to expect on the trails, and...
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Wild Goose 2026 Pre-Race Announcements (Ringwood)
Join us Wednesday, September 17 at 7pm for the Wild Goose Trail Festival pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race weekend, including the different loop options, aid station setup, timing, parking, camping logistics, weather considerations, and what...
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Race Day Anxiety and Post-Race Blues for Trail Runners
Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Race Day Anxiety and Post-Race Blues for Trail Runners. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW, will help you recognize and manage the mental ups and downs that come with trail running. You’ll learn...
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Crewing 101
Join us on our YouTube Channel for this live stream on Wednesday August 26th at 7pm. This free webinar with Chaos Crewing is your chance to learn the ins and outs of successful crewing! We'll be diving into all the critical details: safety, gear, travel logistics, organization, and the...
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Nutrition/Hydration for the 2026 Wild Goose Trail Festival
Join us for a special webinar with registered dietitian The Nutrition Mechanic, Dina Griffin, as we dive into all things nutrition and hydration for the Wild Goose Trail Festival! Whether you're gearing up for the 10K, 100 miler, or anything in between, this session will help you build a…
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Thunder Chicken Squatch Pre-Race Announcements 2026
Join us Thursday, August 6 at 7pm for the Thunder Chicken Squatch Trail Jamboree pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including course details, terrain, parking, timing, weather considerations, and what to expect during a long summer trail...
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Finalizing Your Race Day Plan
Join us on Wednesday, August 5th at 7:00 PM ET for our free webinar on Finalizing Your Race Day Plan for Trail Runners. In this webinar, The Trail Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW, will guide you through the process of preparing mentally and strategically for race day. In this webinar, Sarah will…
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2026 Squatchy Surprise Pre-Race Announcements
Join us Wednesday, July 22 at 7pm for the Squatchy Surprise pre-race livestream, live on YouTube. We’ll cover everything you need to know before race day, including how the golf ball draw works, loop options, timing, strategy considerations, parking, weather, and what to expect throughout the…
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Trail Running with Confidence: Facing Fears with Focus.
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....
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2026 Wild Goose Course Preview
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…
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Strength Training for Trail Runners
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…
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Squatchy Hooky: Lake to Summit Pre-Race Announcements
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...
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Squatchywaska Mountainfest Pre-Race Announcements
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…
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Mental Strategies for Smarter Running
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...
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Mind/Body Connection for Trail Runners Webinar
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,...
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Exploring the Gunks: Understanding the Fragile Ecosystem of Minnewaska
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...
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The Postpartum Trail Runner
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...
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Squatchapple Pre-Race Announcements and Q&A
Squatchapple Pre-Race Announcements and Q&A
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2026 Goal Setting for Trail Runners
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…
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Charlie Gadol: The (B)east Coast Trail Legend
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...
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Sin Miedo: Community, Belonging, and Running Without Fear
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...
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Ask Us Anything!
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.
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Perimenopause Nutrition 101 Webinar
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...
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Big Bear SquaTCh South 13.1M/10K Pre-Race Announcements
Big Bear SquaTCh South 13.1M/10K Pre-Race Announcements for October 19, 2025!
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Wild Goose Trail Live Stream Replay - Day 2, Aid Station Legends & Runner Stories
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...
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 2: Interview with Penny Williams
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...
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 2, 100M Female Winner Vanessa Kline
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…
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 2, Happy Feet Running Club Spotlight
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…
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Wild Goose Trail Live Stream Replay - Day 2, 100K Winner Fra Balbi
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...
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1, After Dark Interview with Juliene Bell-Smith
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...
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1, After Dark Chat with Skratch Rep Kenton
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...
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: 100K Champion Tsutomu Bessho & Runner Testimonials
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…
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: Interview with 50M Champion Stephanie Lewis
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.…
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: Race Updates, Chaos Crewing, & Women in Ultrarunning
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 Updates from the course as runners pushed through the 100M, 36H, 100K, and 50M events Interviews with Chaos Crewing, sharing insights on the art of...
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Wild Goose Live Stream Replay - Day 1: Interview with Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky
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 100M, 36H, 100K, and 50M events got underway at Wawayanda State Park. Kim shares insights on the race weekend, the community energy at Squatch HQ, and...
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Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt on the Trail
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 running. The webinar will be livestreamed on our Facebook Page, Instagram, and YouTube Channel. Discover how sharpening your mental game can...
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Foot Care and First Aid for Trail Runners
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 or you’re an experienced ultra-runner, this session will provide practical guidance to help you stay healthy and finish strong. Thor will cover…
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Wawayanda Wonders Webinar: Bear Encounters & Environmental Insights
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 (specifically with black bears!) and how to stay safe while respecting the wildlife. This session is essential for participants of the Wild Goose...
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Nutrition/Hydration Webinar for the Wild Goose Trail Festival
Join us for a special webinar with registered dietitian The Nutrition Mechanic, Dina Griffin, as we dive into all things nutrition and hydration for the Wild Goose Trail Festival! Whether you're gearing up for the 10K, 100 miler, or anything in between, this session will help you build a…
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Ultramarathon Crewing 101
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 and outs of successful crewing! This is the replay of our live stream on Tuesday August 19, 2025. We dive into all the critical details: safety, gear,...
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Pre-Race Announcements for the Thunder Chicken Squatch Trail Jamboree
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 day. Recorded live on Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00 PM Eastern, this briefing covers course details, start times, what to pack, expected conditions,...
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Perimenopause and Pelvic Floor Health for Runners
In this episode, we’re joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Colleen Drahos for a conversation about pelvic floor health during perimenopause. Originally recorded on August 6 and livestreamed on the Sassquad Trail Running Facebook page and YouTube channel, this webinar dives into the…
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'Til Aid Station Do Us Part - Chatting with the Thorpe's about Family Crewing Family
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 always been together through the highs, lows, and aid station chaos of ultramarathon racing. Now, with their almost 2-year-old daughter Emily in the…
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Pre-Race Announcements for the Squatchy Surprise Trail Party
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, start times, what to pack, how the golf ball loop draw works, and all the Squatchy surprises we’ve got in store!
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The Runner's Brain
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-in to discover how sharpening your mental game can enhance focus, build resilience, and improve overall performance alongside physical training.…
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Trail Stories & RunVentures - Rim2Rim2Rim
Welcome to this episode of Sassquad Trail Stories & Runventures, a new storytelling series from Sassquad Trail Running. In this episode, Kim Levinsky shares the story of her first big solo runventure: running Rim to Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon. Covering more than 50 miles and over 10,000 feet…
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Navigating An Injury with The Trail Therapist, Sarah Strong LCSW
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 discussion on the challenges of being sidelined from trail running due to injury. We explored the emotional and mental hurdles that come with…
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Ryan Thorpe and the Catskills 100 FKT
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 Catskills section of the New York Long Path. Ryan completed the full "blue line to blue line" traverse: from the northernmost to the southernmost...
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Pre-Camp Announcements for the Wild Goose Training Camp
Tune-in to hear the pre-camp announcements for the 2025 Wild Goose Training Camp happening this weekend, May 9 and 10!
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Behind the Film – A Conversation with Kim Levinsky & Shai Ben-Dor
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 Becoming on May 3, 2025. This documentary captures Kim’s historic FKT on the 358-mile New York Long Path from Albany to NYC. Kim became the first...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every run is a trail party! Our squatchtastic podcast celebrates our amazing trail running community. And of course, answers deep questions like "Does Sasquatch eat Taylor Ham or Pork Roll?" "Do Unicorns prefer scrunchies or hair ties?" "What kind of bear is best?" We host trail races all around New Jersey and welcome runners of all paces and ages from around the country to our community. https://www.sassquadtrailrunning.com https://www.facebook.com/sassquadtrailrunning https://www.instagram.com/sassquadtrailrunners
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Sassquad Trail Runners currently has 151 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Every run is a trail party! Our squatchtastic podcast celebrates our amazing trail running community. And of course, answers deep questions like "Does Sasquatch eat Taylor Ham or Pork Roll?" "Do Unicorns prefer scrunchies or hair ties?" "What kind of bear is best?" We host trail races all around...
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