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, parking, and more. Whether you’re running the race or cheering from the sidelines, this is your go-to guide for race weekend.

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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 unique challenges that runners may face during this season of life.

Dr. Drahos unpacks common issues such as urgency, frequency, leakage, and UTI's, all of which can impact performance and quality of life on and off the trails.

We discuss how hormonal shifts during perimenopause affect pelvic floor function, and Dr. Drahos shares practical strategies to stay strong and confident. Whether you're currently experiencing perimenopause or preparing for it, this conversation provides valuable insight and actionable advice for navigating these changes with strength and resilience.

To learn more or connect with Dr. Colleen Drahos, visit her website at www.drahospt.com and follow her on Instagram at www.instragram.com/drdrahospt

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 mix, they share how their dynamic has evolved as parents, partners, and teammates.We talk about the real-life logistics of race day with a toddler, the emotional and practical challenges of crewing, and how their approach to success has shifted since becoming a family of three. Whether you're a runner, a crew member, or just someone curious about how families navigate the ultra world together, this conversation is full of honest stories, laughs, and lessons learned!

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!

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. This webinar explores strategies for managing stress, staying motivated, and cultivating a strong mindset on and off the trails.

To learn more about Sarah Strong, please visit her website: https://www.thetrailtherapist.com/ and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/THE_TRAIL_THERAPIST

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 of elevation gain, this self-supported runventure starts in the dark on Bright Angel Trail, descends to the Colorado River, climbs to the snowy North Rim, and returns via South Kaibab at sunset, finishing under a sky full of stars. Whether you’ve done Rim to Rim to Rim, dream of doing it, or just love a good trail story, this episode will take you there—step by step.

💬 Got a Runventure Story to Share?

We want to hear from you! If you’ve had a trail experience that left a mark (big, small, funny, weird or wild) reach out to us at [email protected] so we can feature you in a future episode!

🥾 About Sassquad Trail Running

Sassquad Trail Running is a trail community based in New Jersey and New York. We host inclusive, fun, and low-pressure trail events designed to welcome runners and hikers of all experience levels. Our mission is simple: to welcome all peoples, all paces, and all ages to the trails.

Learn more about our races, community, and events at www.sassquadtrailrunning.com or follow us on Instagram @sassquadtrailrunning

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 recovery, including coping with frustration, maintaining mental health, and finding ways to stay connected to the trail running community. Tune-in to learn how to use  practical strategies for navigating a difficult season with resilience and hope.

Learn more about Sarah Strong here: https://www.thetrailtherapist.com/

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 boundaries of Catskill Park in an incredible time of 32 hours, 24 minutes, and 53 seconds. This marks the first continuous effort on this route, and Ryan was fully supported by a dedicated crew and team of pacers throughout the run!Check out the FKT write-up here: https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/ryan-thorpe-long-path-ny-2025-04-19

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

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 woman to complete the fastest known time on the trail, and Shai was there to document every step. This film dives deep into the power of community, the struggles and triumphs of the journey, and the role of mental health in endurance pursuits.

Tune in to this interview to hear how the film came to life, what the journey meant to Kim and Shai, and how they’re feeling just days before the premiere.