Sassquad Trail Runners

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 practical fueling plan to support your training and race-day performance. Dina has worked with trail and ultra runners of all levels, and she brings a science-based, real-world approach to endurance nutrition. She’ll cover strategies for hydration, calorie intake, electrolyte balance, and troubleshooting common race-day issues like GI distress and bonking. No matter your pace or distance, having a plan can make the difference between surviving and thriving out on the trails. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave with a plan to help you squatch your goals at Wild Goose Trail Festival! The webinar will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel the recording will be available afterwards.

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 show you how to use visualization, balance process-focused and outcome-focused thinking, and tackle mental strategies. Sarah will also cover smart communication with your crew and pacers, including what to say and what to avoid. This session is perfect for runners who want to enter race day confident, focused, and fully prepared. Tune in live on the Sassquad YouTube channel and refine your plan for a successful race experience!https://www.thetrailtherapist.com/https://www.instagram.com/fireweedcounseling

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 Dina Griffin and her nutrition coaching services by visiting her website: https://nutritionmechanic.com/

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. The episode wraps up with LMani finishing the pre-submitted runner stories from the 100M and 36H, highlighting the passion, perseverance, and personal “whys” that make the Wild Goose community so special.This live stream was hosted by our Sassquaders LMani Viney and Shai Ben-Dor, who brought the Trail Party vibes to the airwaves all weekend long. Big thanks to them for capturing these incredible conversations and moments!Registration for the ⁠⁠⁠2026 Wild Goose Trail Festival⁠⁠⁠ is now open; don’t miss your chance to join the flock next year!

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 airwaves all weekend long. Big thanks to them for capturing these incredible conversations and moments!Registration for the ⁠⁠⁠2026 Wild Goose Trail Festival⁠⁠⁠ is now open; don’t miss your chance to join the flock next year!