🏃‍♂️ Squatchywaska MountainfestPre-Race Announcements + Q&A

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST

🎙️ Fueling Your Endurance: Nutrition Strategies with Dina Griffin, MS, RDN, CSSD

📅 Recorded Live: April 6, 2025 (Webinar Replay)
🎧 Listen now to learn how to fuel smarter, train stronger, and recover better!

In this special episode, we’re sharing the recording of our April 6th (2025) webinar with sports dietitian Dina Griffin, MS, RDN, CSSD of the Nutrition Mechanic. Whether you're gearing up for your next ultra, marathon, or long day on the trails, Dina brings the science and practical know-how to elevate your performance and recovery.

🧠 Dina dives into key strategies for endurance athletes, touching on:

• Nutrient timing and fueling strategies for long events

• Recovery nutrition essentials

• Optimizing your gut health for performance

• Hydration tips and the role of electrolytes

  
  

🔬 She also shares how she uses diagnostic testing to personalize nutrition plans, including:

• Sweat sodium testing

• Nutrigenomics (your genes + nutrition = next-level personalization)

• Metabolic efficiency testing

• Comprehensive bloodwork analysis

💡 Whether you’re new to endurance sports or a seasoned athlete, Dina offers tailored support through 1-on-1 coaching and group programs to help you dial in your nutrition and reach your goals with confidence.

🔗 Learn more and connect with Dina at: www.nutritionmechanic.com

Tune-in to hear the recording of our special webinar led by Becca Howe-Parisio, Environmental Educator at Minnewaska State Preserve. Becca provides an in-depth look at the fragile ecosystem of the Gunks, offering valuable insights into the unique natural features of the Shawangunks. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your connection to this beautiful and ecologically important area!

Anuncios antes de la carrera Big Bear SquaTCh North!

🏃‍♂️ Big Bear SquaTCh North Pre-Race Announcements + Q&A📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST📍 LIVE on YouTube & FacebookJoin us for the Big Bear SquaTCh North Trail Party Pre-Race Announcements + Q&A! 🎉 Whether you’re running the 13.1M or 10K on April 5th at Bear Mountain, this livestream is your chance to get all the race details before you hit the trails.We’ll cover:✅ Race Day Schedule & Check-In Info✅ Course Overview ✅ Aid Station Details & Cutoffs✅ Weather Forecast & Trail Conditions✅ What to Bring + Race Day Tips✅ Live Q&A – Ask Us Anything!

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 to hear a replay of our open and informative Pelvic Floor Health Webinar on March 19, 2025, led by Dr. Colleen Drahos, PT, DPT.  We chat about this misunderstood part of the body and its crucial role in wellness, athletic performance, and daily life. Don’t be shy—let’s talk openly, debunk myths, and answer your questions in this supportive environment. 

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 newbies can try out trail running!

This is the recording from our February 19th "Women in Ultrarunning" webinar led by ultrarunner Rachel Bambrick and the founder of Women in Ultrarunning. Tune-in to hear this squatchtastic chat about ultrarunning, training, and trail running, overcoming barriers in the sport, addressing safety concerns, and building community. 

This is the recording from our webinar on February 5, 2025: "Women of Squatchapple". Featuring women who have participated in the Squatchapple Trail Party, this webinar dives deep into the trail experience from start to finish. Whether you're curious about the training process, the highs and lows of race day, or how to recover after an ultra-distance challenge, this is the place to learn more about the Squatchapple Trail Party 50M/50K/20M/11M that takes place every March in West Orange, NJ.

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 part of the Sassquad family for several years.

We kick off the conversation by diving into Lauren’s epic experience at the 2023 Wild Goose Trail Festival, where they braved 37+ miles during Tropical Storm Ophelia. From torrential rain to relentless winds, Lauren shares how they pushed through the challenging conditions to complete an unforgettable ultra.

Lauren also tells us about their time volunteering at the 2024 Wild Goose, where they brought smiles to everyone by donning an inflatable TyRUNasaurus Rex costume.

The conversation then takes us on a journey to Iceland, where Lauren recently traveled with Vacation Races. They recount the breathtaking landscapes, scenic runs, and incredible camaraderie with fellow adventurers. Lauren shares how the trip strengthened bonds with their husband and introduced them to a vibrant global running community.

Whether it’s braving the elements, spreading joy in a dinosaur suit, or exploring the rugged beauty of Iceland, Lauren’s stories remind us of the joy and adventure trail running brings to life.