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TURD PodcastTURD Podcast S1E6: Kim Levinsky, Founder/Race Director - Sassquad Trail RunningIt's September!Here is your monthly dose of the TURD Podcast AKA Trail Ultrarunning Race Directors Podcast.TURD Podcast S1E6, your host Shalini Bhajjan, is joined by Kim Levinsky, Founder/Race Director - Sassquad Trail RunningGet to know Kim Levinsky, her running background and the how and the why behind the 'sass' in Sassquad Trail Running events!
2025-09-0352 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersJennifer Rankin - DIY Hundo!Imagine that you are at the starting line of the hundred miler that you've been training for the last several years... And you hear the announcement that the race is canceled due to extreme weather conditions! What would you do? Would you go out and do your own hundo? Well, that's exactly what happened to Jennifer Rankin this past August when Eastern States 100 was canceled by the state of PA due to dangerous flooding! Jennifer and her crew decided to head back home to the Hudson Highlands of New York and complete the hundred miler there! Tune-in to this...
2024-09-041h 02
The Running Kind PodcastEpisode #21: Kim LevinskyKim Levinsky is the founder and owner of local trail running company Sassquad Trail Running, where every race is a trail party! She also recently set the 358 Mile Long Path Fastest Known Time in NY, as the first woman to put down a record for the route. In this episode, we dive into being female race directors, starting Sassquad Trail Running, inclusivity in the space & more. Connect with Kim at @sassquadtrailrunning on Instagram or sassquadtrailrunning.com You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www...
2024-08-3045 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersHeather Houskeeper: The Botanical HikerHeather Houskeeper: the Botanical Hiker, herbalist, forest therapy guide, author, and yoga teacher! Tune-in to this episode to learn more about how we can become more connected to the trails!
Heather's Background and Achievements
Founder of The School of Plant and Place Connection
Graduated in Herbal Medicine, Plant Identification, Taxonomy, and Medicine Making from the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine.
Certified Forest Therapy guide from the Forest Therapy School.
Hiking Accomplishments
Thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, Mountains to Sea Trail (twice), Finger Lakes Trail System, Long Path, Florida Trail, Mid State Trail, and Tuscarora Trail.
2024-08-2348 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersBarefoot Ken
Ken Posner, also known as Barefoot Ken, is a versatile individual with a wide range of talents. He is recognized as a financial analyst, runner, writer, and resident of Ulster County, NY. Ken has accomplished an impressive feat of completing 100 marathons and ultramarathons. Notably, he holds fastest known time records for the 358-mile NY Long Path and the 294-mile Badwater Double. As a hiker, he has conquered the Catskills Grid, the Adirondack High Peaks, and the John Muir Trail barefoot. Ken has authored a book titled "Running the Long Path: A Journey of Discovery in New York's Hudson Valley"...
2024-08-1246 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersMatt Klein & Crew - Tahoe 200, 2024 EditionJoin us for this recap of the 2024 Tahoe 200! Matt Klein finished the 200+ miles in just over 95 hours while being supported by his Crew.
2024-08-071h 02
Sassquad Trail RunnersQ&A: Nutrition/Hydration, Skratch Labs and Wild Goose Aid StationThis is the recording from our July 30, 2024 of the live Wild Goose Trail Festival Q&A. We've got an all-star line-up for the panel: Registered Dietitian, Dina Griffin. Skratch Rep Kenton Matthaei. Trail Party Director Kim Levinsky & Wild Goose Aid Station Captain, Matty Klein.
To learn more about the Wild Goose Trail Festival, visit sassquadtrailrunning.com/wildgoose
To learn more about Dina's nutrition services, visit: nutritionmechanic.com
To learn more about Skratch Labs, visit: skratchlabs.com
2024-07-3154 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersQ&A with Wild Goose Race Medic, THORThis is the recording from our live Q&A with Wild Goose Race Medic, THOR on July 25, 2024. Thor went through the many squatchtastic questions that were submitted by members of the Sassquad community. We really covered a lot of topics during the zoom call: foot care, chaffing, handling the heat, dealing with the cold, enduring the rain, vomiting, nausea, and lost toe nails!
To learn more about the Wild Goose Trail Festival, visit sassquadtrailrunning.com/wildgoose
You can follow Thor on instagram: instagram.com/thortrailracemedic
2024-07-2649 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersGirls on the Run with Terri DiMartini-GreenleeWe sat down with Terri DiMartini-Greenlee to hear all about her involvement with Girls on the Run (GOTR)! Terri is the Essex County and Community Engagement Director for GOTR New Jersey East. We are excited to have Terri join us on Saturday July 27th at our Squatchy Surprise Trail Party! Terri will have a table setup so you can have the opportunity to chat with her about GOTR and learn more about how you can support their mission and get involved as a volunteer.
GOTR is always accepting volunteers! To learn more, you can r...
2024-07-2530 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - The Final DayWe are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of the final day!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street...
2024-07-1817 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 9We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 9!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1812 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 8We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 8!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1623 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 7We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 7!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1625 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 6We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 6!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1426 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 5We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 5!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1321 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 4We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 4!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1322 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 3We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 3!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1120 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 2We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete. This episode is a recap of Day 2!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station...
2024-07-1017 min
Sassquad Trail Runners358M NY Long Path FKT Recap - Day 1We are doing a special mini-series this week! Tune-in to hear recaps of the 358M NY Long Path FKT from Sassquad's Trail Party Director, Kim Levinsky! Kim established and set the women's supported FKT for the Long Path in July of 2023. Supported by a team of 20+ friends, the FKT took 9 days and 10 hours to complete.
This episode is a recap of Day 1!
The New York Long Path (LP) is a 358 mile long distance trail that extends from John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany in New York, down to the 175th Street Subway Station in New York...
2024-07-1011 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersJeff Bock - Bash BrotherIn this squatchy chat, Sassquad OG Jeff Bock shares his wild ride into the wacky world of trail running. Jeff unpacks his military service and subsequent post-service years that eventually led him to make some drastic lifestyle changes in 2018. Thanks to the help of his furry rescue pup, Harry Potter references and the Sassquad community, Jeff said goodbye to video games, smoking and his sedentary lifestyle! These days, Jeff is thriving in the trail running community, soaking in all the good vibes. As an educator with a mission, he plants seeds of trail running passion in his students, sharing...
2024-06-0439 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersDNF Stories - Part 2Have you recently experienced a DNF ("Did Not Finish")? This episode is for you! It's been said that a DNF is a rite of passage in trail and ultra, but that doesn't make it any easier to work through. The disappointment can be difficult to handle and often times, those feelings stick around for weeks or months after the DNF. We put a call out to our community for folks to submit their personal DNF stories... We received so many submissions that we are breaking this episode up into two parts.
To learn more...
2024-05-2726 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersMerritt Hopper - Race 2 AdventureWe really enjoyed this squatchy chat with our friend Merritt Hopper of Race 2 Adventure! Merritt has been at the helm of Race 2 Adventure for the past 17 years. R2A orchestrates running trail vacations around the world! The 8-day international adventures include daily trail races (5K-10K) followed by an immersive exploration of the local culture. Upcoming trips include Morocco 2025, Scotland 2025, and South Africa 2026. There is even a trip to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris!
Race 2 Adventure is hosting a 4 day trail running camp in the Berkshires of MA this coming September (2024). There is trail running/hiking ea...
2024-05-2250 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersDNF Stories, Part 1Have you recently experienced a DNF ("Did Not Finish")? This episode is for you! It's been said that a DNF is a rite of passage in trail and ultra, but that doesn't make it any easier to work through. The disappointment can be difficult to handle and often times, those feelings stick around for weeks or months after the DNF. We put a call out to our community for folks to submit their personal DNF stories... We received so many submissions that we are breaking this episode up into two parts.
To learn more...
2024-05-1317 min
Racing Thoughts: A PodcastSearching for SassquadWe talk to Kim Levinsky, Race Director for Sassquad Trail Running, and seasoned ultrarunner. We discuss the connection between her relationship with running and mental health, Kim's journey into her own mental health with the support of her friends and her community.
Trail Running | Sassquad Trail Running | United States
Bigger Than the Trail (bttt.run)
2024-05-061h 34
Sassquad Trail RunnersSarah Strong - Running Isn't Therapy"Running isn't therapy" ...Wait, what?! Listen to this squatchtastic conversation with Sarah Strong to find out what that statement means!
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, UESCA certified ultrarunning coach and mom based in the Colorado Front Range. Through walk and talk sessions and virtual therapy, Sarah helps individuals cultivate self awareness, self belief and self acceptance by reconnecting them to themselves and the natural world around them.
As an ambassador for Bigger Than The Trail, Sarah is passionate about shining a light on mental heealth through the pla...
2024-03-281h 03
Sassquad Trail RunnersCallie Gensel - Flying Black Bears!Callie Gensel starting running ten years ago when she signed up for a 5K with her teacher colleagues. A decade later, Callie crossed the finishline for the Wild Goose 100 in September of 2023! Hear all about her journey to ultra including some squatchtastic stories from the Wild Goose, including a black bear falling out of tree and landing right in front of her!
2024-03-011h 15
Sassquad Trail RunnersTrails, Therapy & Meds"Running is my therapy." Can running really be the answer to all of our problems? .....Maybe it'll work for a little while, but using running as our only coping skill is not a sustainable and effective way to heal. Tune-in to this episode to hear Sassquad Trail Party Director Kim Levinsky talk about her mental health journey through running, therapy and meds.
To learn more about Bigger Than the Trail and cost-free therapy, visit their website https://bttt.run
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2024-02-2610 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersLynn Maki - Crew & Pacer Rookie of the Year!In 2023, ultrarunner Lynn Maki found herself sidelined by injuries and decided to turn lemons into lemonade by jumping into the world of crewing and pacing. She dove into the deep end with four sleepless days/nights of crewing Kim Levinsky during her 358 mile NY Long Path FKT and got to pace Kim around mile 250. A few months later, Lynn crewed and paced three friends at the Sassquad Wild Goose 100 and then finished off the year by serving as a Guide for her friend Beth Rissmeyer at the New York City Marathon. Tune-in to this squatchtastic episode to hear about...
2024-02-081h 17
Sassquad Trail RunnersMatty Tahoe - Freedom Through RecoveryMatt Klein's life "blew up in spectacular fashion" in 2006 when he woke up handcuffed to a hospital bed. Several months removed from that fateful event he found the healing and transformative power of running when he trained for and completed the NYC Marathon later that year. Combined with the support of a loving fellowship, a sponsor, his wife, family and friends - Matty tapped into a power greater than himself and has been in active recovery for nearly 18 years. Among his running accomplishment during that time, he has completed more than 50 marathons, a dozen 100 milers and five races longer...
2024-01-311h 02
Sassquad Trail RunnersCarolina Rubio-MacWright - Freedom Through RunningCarolina Rubio-MacWright is an artist, immigration lawyer and activist fighting for immigrant and humanitarian rights. She was born in Bogota, Colombia where she lived until, at the age of 20, she needed a safer place to call home. She attended art school and law school in the United States, and throughout was active in her local immigrant community. She has worked as an immigration attorney in Miami, Oklahoma and New York City. Her experience as an attorney opened her eyes to inequities in our laws and racial power struggles, and how the two intersect. She believes that art is often...
2024-01-111h 06
Sassquad Trail RunnersJustin Lewandowski - The Vert PigJustin Lewandowski has only been around the ultra-scene for the last few years but he has already tackled the toughest trail races on the (B)east Coast! This year he amassed over 800,000 feet of elevation gain through his training and racing and completed (and won for the second year in a row!) the Tammany 10, Breakneck Point 42K, Manitou's Revenge, Eastern States 100 & the Hudson Highlands Hell No Hell Hole Hundo plus several other local ultramarathons produced by Two Punk Kids. Through all of these experiences on trail, Justin has tapped into the power of self-resiliance and perseverence. Most recently with...
2024-01-031h 28
Sassquad Trail RunnersSassquad: Looking Back & Looking AheadJoin us for this recap on 2023! We highlight some of the exciting things that happened this past year and then look ahead to what's coming up in 2024.
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2023-12-2733 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersL'Mani Viney - Educator, Advocate and Trail Runner
Join us for this squatchtastic conversation with NJ trail runner L'Mani Viney! L'Mani has been in education for over 20 years and currently serves as the Dean of Students in Piscataway, NJ. As an avid trail runner, L'Mani draws on his experiences on the trails to help him navigate situations in and out of the classroom. We also chat about his involvement with Black Men Run and ways that our community can make the trails more accessible.
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2023-12-221h 27
Sassquad Trail RunnersLizzy Mack - Escaping IcelandCheck out our latest episode to hear all about how Lizzy Mack tried to escape her backpacking trip in Iceland. We chat all things trail & road running, finding community and the joys of going party pace. This was a really fun episode and we were so excited to hear Lizzy share that she will be doing the Wild Goose 100 in September for her first hundo!
2023-12-1354 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersCrystal Jackson - Age Is Just A NumberIf you've been to a trail race or OCR in the tri-state area, chances are you have met Crystal Jackson! Crystal can be found on the starting lines of trail and OCR events throughout the year and is a Sassquad-regular. We sat down with Crystal to hear all about how she got into running and why she continues to run and race so much.
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2023-12-0653 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersCole Crosby - Bay Circuit Trail FKT 230MHear all about Cole Crosby's recent FKT on the 230 mile Bay Circuit Trail! The BCT extends through 37 towns around Boston, linking parks and open spaces in fifty-seven communities. Cole was supported by a rock-star crew that was led by Chaos Crewing.
Follow Cole on Instagram!
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2023-11-241h 20
Sassquad Trail RunnersRelaunch of the Sassquad Podcast!We are excited to relaunch the Sassquad Trail Runners Podcast! Trail Party Director Kim Levinsky is here to fill you in on what's been going on at Sassquad and what is on the calendar for 2024. Thanks for tuning in - we are excited to be back!
2023-11-2150 min
#TrailsRoc - Words From The WoodsEpisode 19: Big and Small - We run them all with Andrew StackhouseAndrew Stackhouse joins us to talk about the unique differences between the big huge events like UTMB and something small and local like Muddy Sneaker.
There is some good discussion about this podcast: https://www.runsingletrack.com/doug-mayer-the-inside-story-of-utmb/
We suggest you give it a listen with open ears.
How to qualify for UTMB
Hyner 50k
Some Work All Play
Sassquad Trail Parties
Stack Runs Far
We loved this discussion and think you will find...
2023-05-1858 min
Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains PodcastEpisode 71 - Kim Levinsky, Women's FKT attempt of The Long PathWelcome to episode 71 of Inside The Line: The Catskill Mountains Podcast! On this episode, I am joined by Kim Levinsky, who is attempting to set the record for the female fastest known time (FKT) for the Long Path of New York. We chat about her running career, the planning that goes into this accomplishment and her close calls on the trails with bears! We also chat about recent rescues on the trails. If you want stickers, send me an email itlcatskillspodcast@gmail.com! Subscribe on any platform! Share! Donate! Do whatever you want! I'm just glad you're listening! And remember...
2023-04-141h 15
The Rambling Runner Podcast#518 - Kim Levinsky: Dual Sport College Athlete to Ultrarunner and Race Director/OwnerKim Levinsky has one of the most unique running-related stories and lives that we've every learned about on the Rambling Runner Podcast. She is the owner and race director for Sassquad Trail Running, a running community based in NJ/NY. Kim has helped elevate trail running in that area by providing month "trail parties" while fostering an atmosphere of fun and inclusion that make Sassquad events enjoyable and challenging.Kim is also an exceptional athlete. She played both basketball and softball in college before coaching college softball for a handful of years after graduation. Kim has also...
2023-03-171h 13
Trails Collective PodcastTC Live | John Geesler, a #BeastCoast Legend & Frosty Fat Sassing with Kim LevinskyThis week we start digging in with BeastCoast legend John Geesler. John's covered more race distance than all but a dozen, with his own style, and uncanny ability to come back from the seeming dead. For a focal event this week, we connect with Kim Levinsky of Sassquad Trail Running on the weekend's Frosty Fat Sass along with a part of the CULTRA crew who laid down a quality six hours of trail, mud, community, and laughs.
2023-02-012h 44
Sassquad Trail RunnersLee Connor and Karmell Ohlrogge - Women's 100 Miler ProjectThis is the recording from our FB Live Interview on Wednesday September 28, 2022 with Lee Connor and Karmell Ohlrogge!
Lee and Karmell are seasoned ultra runners who are making an incredible impact on our sport! It'll take you a while to scroll through each of their UltraSignUp results as both Lee and Karmell have completed over 100 events combined (and that's just UltraSignUp!).
After we got the backstory on each of their running journeys, we spent the rest of the interview chatting about The Women's 100 Miler Project that Lee and Karmell created. The Facebook Group has over 600 w...
2022-09-291h 12
Sassquad Trail RunnersRenee Perry - Overcoming Addiction Through Trail RunningThis is the recording from our Facebook Live interview on August 21, 2022. Renee is a Sassquad OG! She is at the starting line of just about every Sassquad Trail Party and consistently places in the top 5 (often overall!). Renee recently celebrated 13 years of Recovery and we were honored that her celebration was the same weekend of our most recent Trail Party, the Thunder Chicken Squatch. We'll chat about trail running and Recovery during this interview - you don't want to miss it!
2022-08-2244 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersHelgi Olafson - Mighty Gallatin: Big Sky 350We chat all things trail and ultra with Helgi and learn about his inspiring life story as an ultra runner and professional yacht chef. At the age of 19, Helgi was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), a form of degenerative arthritis affecting the spine and other joints. Since then, he has inspired, advocated, and raise money for others with AS through ultrarunning.
Most recently, Helgi completed 2900 miles in 60 days, including three 200+ mile races. Helgi is one of the masterminds behind the Mighty Gallatin 350 mile endurance run in Montana from September 5-11, 2022.
Sassquad Race Director Kim Levinsky...
2022-08-1956 min
Trails Collective PodcastBONUS Voices From The Collective: Kim Levinsky and the Tahoe 200Thank you to Patreon members Travis Loncar and Ron Heerkins Jr for their continued support of the Trails Collective!
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Bigger Than The Trail
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2022-07-221h 03
Sassquad Trail RunnersLynn Maki - New Jersey Appalachian TrailThis is the recording of our Facebook Live interivew on Thursday July 7, 2022 with Lynn Maki who recently completed the New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail! Lynn is a long-time Sassquader who can been found at our trail parties as a runner or volunteer (and sometimes both!). You can read Lynn's recap of her runventure here.
2022-07-081h 05
Sassquad Trail RunnersKim Levinsky - Tahoe 200 Mile Endurance RunThis is the recording from our Tuesday June 28th interview with Sassquad Race Director Kim Levinsky! Kim was in the hot seat and shared about her experience at the Tahoe 200 mile race. After training for more than 640 days, Kim completed Tahoe with the help of her Crew and the support of her Community. 204+ miles in 96 hours, 5 minutes and 45 seconds.
Sassquader and 2021 Triple Crown Finisher (Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, Moab 240) Matt Klein led the interview with guest appearances from some of Kim’s Crew Members, Grace DiPaolo and Robin Chase.
You can check out Kim's Tah...
2022-07-0259 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersSteve Lange - Devils Path FKTSteve recently established the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the gnarly Devils Path in the Catskills! The time has now been lowered to a blistering 4 hours, 34 minutes and 54 seconds. This 24.2 miles long trail boasts 8,000+ vertical feet of climbing, and is considered by many to be the toughest hiking trail in the Eastern US.
2022-06-091h 15
Sassquad Trail RunnersScott Snell, Backyard Champ and BIGS-BOUND!Scott won the inaugural Backyard Squatch in August of 2021 and earned a ticket to the Capital Backyard Ultra in Virginia. Scott just won Capital in May of 2022 by completing 254.16 miles! With the win, Scott has earned a spot on Team USA for the fall of 2022.
Along with his Backyard accolades, Scott has some other very impressive running feats under his belt, including multiple finishes of the Egg Nog Slog All Star Classic and the Hot Dog Run. Oh, and also outright wins at Keystone Backyard Ultra, Run Ragged Last Person Standing, 24 Hour Adventure Trail and the Squatchung...
2022-06-071h 14
Sassquad Trail RunnersSports Dietitian Dina Griffin, The Nutrition Mechanic - Round 2!This is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview on June 1, 2022... · As a Sports Dietitian, Dina works with athletes one-on-one (including Sassquad RD Kim Levinsky!) to fine-tune their daily nutrition framework and optimize their sports nutrition and hydration strategies. She specializes in working with female endurance athletes.
· Dina’s company The Nutrition Mechanic provides nutrition and hydration coaching for all peoples of all ages and all genders.
· Dina is an accomplished ultrarunner, triathlete and marathoner with finishes including the Leadville 100, the Boston Marathon and NYC Marathon.
· As well as an impressive crewing/pacing resume...
2022-06-0244 min
Inside Sports NutritionTrail Parties, Race Directing, and Mental Health with Kim Levinsky - Ep. #26Bob and Dina huddle with Kim Levinsky, full time Race Director for Sassquad Trail Running based out of northern New Jersey. Kim is also an ultrarunner who has been preparing for the Tahoe 200 in June 2022 which was rescheduled from September 2021 due to the wildfires that took place in the area. She shares her insights for creating her own career in Race Directing, the growth of her trail running series, and the community aspects that bring people together. She also shares more about her own training for the Tahoe 200 and coming forward with her experiences of depression.
We...
2022-05-2553 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersOutdoorable Annie HughesThis is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview on February 2, 2022. We chat all things trail and ultra running and hear all about Annie's adventures on the trail, which include her recent big wins at Leadville 100 and Moab 240. Annie is sponsored by Hoka One One. You can follow Annie on Instagram: @outdoorableannie
2022-02-021h 03
Sassquad Trail RunnersSarah KOOLADE!Sarah KOOLADE earned her "trail name" by her inspiring journey over the last year. Tune-in to hear all about how and why she dove into the squatchtastic world of trail and ultra running!
2022-01-0655 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersArt Byram - CULTRA & CUT112Art Byram is the host of the weekly podcast, CULTRA. CULTRA is a "weekly podcast that shares the unique perspective of the North East, Beast Coast Ultra running scene: raw, impulsive, and irreverent. The Cultra Trail Running Podcast is a place where we can get together and discuss all the fun stuff that happens on the trails that most normal people don't care about. Join the Cult! or maybe you already have without realizing it... resistance is futile." Art is also the mastermind behind the annual CUT 112 fat ass event.
2021-12-231h 29
Sassquad Trail RunnersSonia Szczesna - God Speed, Los Polacos!Sonia Szczesna is a New Jersey-based producer, photographer, and environmental advocate. Sonia brings her experience as a community organizer and activist into her work in film and photography at Sourland Studios. Her most recent project, Godspeed, Los Polacos!, is currently in festivals. To learn more about Sonia, visit https://www.soniasz.com/
2021-12-0953 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersGAGZ!Michael Gagliardi, aka Gagz, is an ultrarunner, a story teller, and a proud Philadelphian. Gagz has become a nationally recognized and accomplished Ultrarunner, with 13 finishes of 100 miles or greater, including the famous Tahoe 200 and the fabled Leadville 100, plus many victories, course records, and podium finishes. He was awarded 2020 Best of Philly for his philly4corners run, a 76 mile walk/bike/run friendly route he created that traces the perimeter of Philadelphia. His podcast, "Running Times" centers around the growing Ultrarunning community by featuring a colorful cast of athletes who are pushing the sport's bounds.
2021-11-181h 11
Sassquad Trail RunnersMatt Klein - Triple Crown of 200'sMatt Klein just completed the Triple Crown of 200's: Bigfoot 200 (WA) in August, Tahoe 200 (canceled, so Matt and his crew completed this on their own in Colorado) in September and the Moab 240 (UT) in October. That's 640+ miles in less than three months!
2021-10-221h 22
Sassquad Trail RunnersTrisha Ignatowski - 360 mi Erie Canalway Trail FKTTrisha recently earned the FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the 360 mi long Erie Canalway Trail!! We heard all about the highs and lows, and of course, about ICE CREAM!
Check out Trisha's FKT here: https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/trisha-ignatowski-erie-canalway-trail-ny-2021-09-25
2021-10-2159 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersKim Levinsky - Hudson Highlands Hell No Hell Hole HundoThis is our interview from Sunday October 10th with Sassquad's Race Director, Kim Levinsky. The tables were turned as Sassquader Keilynn Hopkins dished out the questions to Kim! Kim shared all about her runventure hundo in the Hudson Highlands. She covered 96 miles and 22,000 ft of climbing in a little over 40 hours.
2021-10-111h 15
Cultra Trail Running158: 360 Miles on the Erie Canal with Trisha IgnatowskiAFB and Phat Phred welcome Trisha Ignatowski who recently nabbed an FKT on the 360 mile Erie Canal Trail. According to undisclosed sources, she allegedly was inspired by the infamous 419 Bike trip of Cultra's AFB. Trisha shares stories of competitive skating, trail running tips for women, steeplechase, South Mountain, NJ, Sassquad, Palisades, Totoro, music, and so much more..But wait, it gets better, her brother was a competitive canoe racer! Yeah she fits right in to the Cultra Culture. https://www.livbreads.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trignatowski4/ Outro music by Nick Byram B...
2021-10-081h 49
Sassquad Trail RunnersGrayce Langheine - Empowering women to hit the trails!This is our interview from Wednesday September 29th with PA Ultrarunner Grayce Langheine, AKA HOT PANTS! We chat all things trail and ultra AND hear about how Grayce is empowering other women to hit the trails!
2021-09-301h 08
Sassquad Trail RunnersNick Thompson, Ultrarunner and CEO of The AtlanticThis is our interview with Nick Thompson on Wednesday September 1, 2021!
Thompson has long been a competitive runner; in 2019, he was ranked as one of the top 20 masters marathoners in the world, and in 2021, he set the American record for men 45+ in the 50K race.
Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic and the former editor-in-chief of WIRED. Under his leadership, WIRED won numerous awards for design and reporting and launched a highly successful paywall. Thompson also wrote many features for the publication, including two cover stories on Facebook that have been cited multiple times...
2021-09-021h 02
Sassquad Trail RunnersDon Weise, NYNJTC Trail NinjaThis is our interview from July 28, 2021 with Don Weise! Don is the Director of Donor Advising for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Don is an author, hike leader, environmental advocate, and Trail Conference Life Member; he joined the NYNJTC staff in 2011. Don is the leader of the monthly NYNJTC group runs which welcomes runners of all paces to explore beautiful trails in New York in New Jersey. Don has become a great friend to Sassquad Trail Running and has served as the squatchtastic liaison for all of our fundraising efforts for the Trail Conference. He is also the...
2021-07-291h 01
Sassquad Trail RunnersJames Leitner - 2 Weeks-14 Marathons-45lbs of WaterThis is our interview with ultra runner James Leitner! James is the founder of the non-profit MissionCleanWater. MCW provides clean drinking water and sanitation to under-served communities around the world! Sassquad Trail Running is a proud sponsor of MissionCleanWater and has supported James in his efforts to raise funds for clean drinking water! This summer, James completed a marathon a day, for 14 days, while carrying 45 pounds of water!
2021-07-221h 04
Sassquad Trail RunnersSports Dietitian Dina Griffin, The Nutrition MechanicThis is our FB Live Interview on Wednesday July 14, 2021 with Sports Dietician Dina Griffin!
As a Sports Dietitian, Dina works with athletes one-on-one (including Sassquad RD Kim Levinsky!) to fine-tune their daily nutrition framework and optimize their sports nutrition and hydration strategies. She specializes in working with female endurance athletes.
Dina has a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Colorado State University and has worked as a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in the clinical, outpatient, and private practice settings. She also holds the following certifications: B...
2021-07-151h 07
Sassquad Trail RunnersRebecca Fitzgerald - NJ State Park SuperintendentThis episode is the recording from our Facebook Live interview on Wednesday June 30, 2021 with Rebecca Fitzgerald! Rebecca is a NJ State Park Superintendent, trail runner and a great friend to Sassquad Trail Running!! We will hear all about the in's and out's of NJ State Parks as well as Rebecca's trail running and hiking stories.
To learn more about the State Parks in New Jersey, visit: https://www.njparksandforests.org/
Follow NJ State Parks on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/NewJerseyStateParks/
https://www.instagram.com/newjerseystateparks/
2021-07-011h 06
Sassquad Trail RunnersStephanie Langner, Pacific Crest Trail Thru HikeToday's episode is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview on Wednesday June 16th with thru-hiker Stephanie Langner! We chatted with with Stephanie about her upcoming thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Stephanie has thru hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Northville Placid Trail, Long Trail, and the Long Path!
You can learn more about Stephanie by checking out her blog: https://tinyurl.com/cupkp8pr
2021-06-231h 14
Sassquad Trail RunnersKim Levinsky, Rim2Rim2RimSassquad RD Kim Levinsky is in the hot seat sharing about her recent runventure at the Grand Canyon! Keilynn Hopkins did a fantastic job dishing out the questions for this interview.
On Thursday April 15th, Kim covered 54 miles and 12,200 ft gain and 12,200 ft loss as she traversed the Grand Canyon solo traveling down the Bright Angel Trail, across the box, up to the North Rim, back down and then up the South Kaibab Trail.
You can check out the youtube video that Kim put together here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldH3DrykuzY&t=1985s...
2021-06-071h 30
Sassquad Trail RunnersToni Ruesch, “You Can Go Any Distance If You Go Slow Enough!”Today's episode is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview Series on Thursday May 27, 2021 with Toni Ruesch! Toni just completed her first 50K on Sunday and is now an official Ultramarathon Woman!! Not only did she finish her first 50K, she completed it self-supported and solo! Toni is the mom of a very active toddler and is a police dispatcher in New Jersey.
2021-05-281h 13
Sassquad Trail RunnersMiriam Weiskind - The Ultrarunning PizzaiolaMiriam Weiskind, aka "The Za Report", is an underground pizziola baking up a generous storm of pizza in NYC amidst the pandemic to help keep New Yorkers in need, happy and full of pizza. Originally from Ohio, she moved to NYC to pursue a career in graphic design. In 2011, she met Scott Weiner, of Scott’s Pizza Tours, where she would then lead pizza tours all around NYC until spring of 2020 when the pandemic struck. In early 2020, she decided to trade in a career as an Art Director to pursue pizza fulltime, starting out as a Pizzaiola at Paulie Ge...
2021-05-061h 10
Sassquad Trail RunnersVirginia Morin - Living the Van Life!Virginia Morin recently moved out to Colorado from NJ and has just begun her new life on the road in her van! Virginia and her boyfriend have outfitted their 2020 AWD Ford Transit and are on the road adventuring! You can follow Virginia on Instagram: www.instagram.com/simbasing
2021-04-291h 10
Sassquad Trail RunnersIan Golden - The Trails CollectiveLaunched in February 2020, the Trails Collective provides regional coverage of trail events and updates, volunteer opportunities, links to entities forming the Collective such as coaches and shops, gear reviews, an event calendar with mapping integration, communication message boards, and multiple video channels celebrating all of the above.
Red Newt Racing hosts over a half dozen events in NY, including the Breakneck Point Trail Runs and the Cuyahoga Trails 50.
You can learn more about The Trails Collective here: https://trailscollective.com/
And about Red Newt Racing here:http://rednewtracing.com/
2021-04-221h 06
Sassquad Trail RunnersHillary Allen - Survival Against All OddsIn 2017, world-class ultrarunner Hillary "Hillygoat" Allen was at the top of her sport--and it felt like she was running on top of the world as she competed in Norway's Tromsø Skyrace. Allen was nearly halfway through the 50K race when she fell 150 feet off an exposed ridge, fracturing her back and breaking multiple ribs, both feet, and both of her lower arms. Ten days and two surgeries later, Hillary flew home and underwent three more surgeries in Colorado. She was told she might never run again. Just 11 months after her injury, after a rehab period that tested her determination, c...
2021-04-081h 16
Sassquad Trail RunnersTrishul Cherns - Ultrarunning LegendTrishul is one of Canada's most accomplished ultra marathoners; in 1985 he held every Canadian record from 300K-1,000 miles and still holds many of these records today! He has completed the Self-Transcendence 3,100 mile race three times with personal best of 50 days, 3 hours in 1999. As of February 2021, Trishul has completed 280 ultra marathons totaling 44,338 ultra marathon racing miles. His first ultra was a hilly 47 mile road race on August 27, 1978 where he placed third out of 58 starters in 6 hours and 30 minutes. A former monk and current masseuse, Trishul lives in Queens, NY with his wife Käären. Trishul is the co-race director for Th...
2021-04-011h 13
Sassquad Trail RunnersSamantha Des Rosier - US Army Soldier and Ultra RunnerToday's episode is the recording from our March 17, 2021 Facebook Live Interview Series. We sat down with active-duty US Army soldier Samantha Des Rosier to hear all about her trail and ultra running adventures while serving in the military.
2021-03-181h 06
Sassquad Trail RunnersPatty Murphy - Leadership Under FirePatti Murphy is the host and producer of the "Leadership Under Fire Optimizing Human Performance Podcast". A native of Staten Island, NY, Patti started her career covering news across the five boroughs for a 24-hour television news channel. In 2014, she joined the Fire Department of New York’s Office of Public Information, managing their internal website, DiamondPlate, which plays a critical role in disseminating timely training and preparedness information. She also produces content for the FDNY Foundation and NYC Fire Museum. Patti is the first FDNY civilian employee to attend the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Se...
2021-03-041h 15
Cultra Trail RunningSassquad Running with Kim Levinsky in NJNew Jersey is not known for its trails, but we're hoping that changes soon- and if Sassquad Trail Runners' Kim Levinsky has anything to say about that, then it changes today! Kim has a competitive background as a two-sport athlete collegiately and brings her passion over to the trails and infuses that into every Sassquad Trail Party. Hear about how her love for the trails has helped a small group grow into one of the biggest and best on the east coast and has rightfully put Jersey on the map as a trail running destination. Sassquad's awesome F...
2021-02-261h 51
Sassquad Trail RunnersSara Fioravanti - Appalachian Trail Thru HikeToday’s episode is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview Series on Wednesday February 17, 2021. We sat down will Sara Fioravanti to hear all about her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. You can check out the infographic she discuses here! And Sara's blog here!
2021-02-181h 22
Sassquad Trail RunnersJessica Simao - Trail Maintainer and Ultra RunnerThis episode is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview on Wednesday February 3, 2021. We sat down with ultra runner Jessica Simao. Jessica is a very active member of our trail running community as both a runner and a volunteer. She serves as a trail maintainer at Mt. Tammany and can regularly be found volunteering her time at local trail races in the tri-state area. Jess shared all about her volunteering experiences and explained how important it is to give back to the local trail running/hiking community!
2021-02-041h 12
Sassquad Trail RunnersCole Crosby - 197 Mile Run Across New JerseyThis episode is the recording from our Facebook Live Interview on Thursday January 21, 2021. We sat down with ultra runner Cole Crosby to hear about his epic 197 mile run across New Jersey! Cole ran from the High Point Monument at 1:58AM Saturday 1/9/21 and arrived at the Cape May Lighthouse 44 hours, 42 minutes, 21 seconds later — a pace of 13 minutes and 36 seconds per mile! Cole's longest run prior to January 9th was 86 miles. He attributes much of his success to the power of the running community that came out to support him, pace him and crew him. To learn more about Cole, you can...
2021-01-221h 16
Trails Collective PodcastTC Interviews: Kim LevinskyKim Levinsky has worked hard to make trail running accessible and fun for everyone.
She is the RD for Sassquad Trail Running, a running community in the tri-state area. Last year 56% of her finishers were female, all veterans and family sign-ups get a discount and most of racing revenue is donated to local charities.
This past fall, Kim completed her first 100 miler and has set numerous FKTs, both supported and unsupported. Kim works in education traveling around her area teaching kids outdoor PE. She spent years as a grad student and Division 2 softball coach at Se...
2021-01-0758 min
Sassquad Trail Runners2020 Sassquad RecapThis episode is the recording from our Facebook Live on Sunday December 13, 2020! We shared a squatchtastic recap of all that went down in 2020 here at Sassquad Trail Running. We loved having a few special guests join us at the end of the evening - Sasquatch himself, plus a unicorn and narwhale!
2020-12-1449 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersMaggie Guterl, Elaine Acosta & Otto Lam - Reunion at Big's Backyard UltraThis is the recording from our RunVenture Zoom Series on Facebook Live from November 22, 2020. We welcomed Maggie Guterl back and had Otto Lam and Elaine Acosta join her to recount their epic reunion at Big's Backyard Ultra!
2020-11-231h 13
Sassquad Trail RunnersKeilynn Hopkins - 144 mi FKT, NJ Appalachian TrailThis episode is the recording from our Facebook Live on Wednesday November 11th at 8PM when we sat down with ultrarunner Keilynn Hopkins AGAIN! Last time we heard about her epic Grand Canyon Rim2Rim2Rim traverse; on Nov. 11th, we heard all her recent FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the 144 mile Out-and-Back run on the New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail! Keilynn is the first runner to complete this FKT! You can read Keilynn's trip report here: https://www.natureorbust.com
2020-11-181h 35
Sassquad Trail RunnersMichael Ortiz - Game of Hundos 100 miles, Every Weekend for 100 Weeks!This episode is the recording from our Facebook Live on Sunday November 8, 2020. We sat down with ultrarunner legend Michael Ortiz to hear all about his incredible runventure, "The Game of Hundos"! Michael ran a 100 mile race every weekend for 100 weeks. Yes, you read that correctly -- 100 miles every weekend for 100 weeks!
2020-11-092h 15
Sassquad Trail RunnersPatty Alcivar - Climbing for a DreamThis podcast episode is the recording from our Facebook Live Runventure Zoom Series on October 21, 2020. We sat down with Mountaineer Patty Alcivar to hear her incredible story of overcoming a difficult childhood to find independence and success as a professional athlete! Patty was a USA National Boxing Champion, earned 2 NYC Golden Gloves and was the first Female ever to be voted and win “Athlete of the Year,” by the United States Olympic Committee. As a sponsored Mountaineer, Patty is on her way to completing "The 7 Summits" - climbing each of the tallest peaks on each continent! You can learn more...
2020-10-211h 03
Sassquad Trail RunnersRita Williams-Bogar: It's Never too Late to Find Your PassionToday's episode is the Facebook Live recording from our RunVenture Zoom Series on Wednesday October 7, 2020. We sat down with Rita Bogar-Williams to hear her story of how she recently fell in love with running! Rita started running 3 years ago and has since run all over the US and abroad! About 15 years ago, Rita to a big leap and left her corporate job to start her own Consulting Firm. She has found so much success as an entrepreneur and is currently booked a year-out!
2020-10-081h 03
Sassquad Trail RunnersTrail Women BKToday's episode is the recording from our RunVenture Zoom Series on Facebook Live from Wednesday September 23, 2020. We sat down with Trail Women BK to hear all about the positive impact they are making on the trail running community in and around New York City! Olivia O'Neill, Elise Mordos and Trisha Ignatowski are the fearless leaders of TWBK and are committed to increasing female participation in trail running! You can learn more about TWBK on their website https://www.trailwomenbk.com/ and on social media: https://www.instagram.com/trailwomenbk/
Made by women, for women. Inclusive of all...
2020-09-241h 10
Sassquad Trail RunnersKim Levinsky's 100 Mile Fun RunToday’s episode is the recording from a special edition of our RunVenture Zoom Series that was recorded on September 20, 2020. That night, the tables were turned as Sassquad Founder and RD Kim Levinsky was in the hotseat being interviewed by Janna Chernetz. They sat down to talk about the Trail Magic that happened during the Watchundo 100 miler- Kim's (first) 100 mile fun-run! Kim also shared the backstory of how Sassquad Trail Running started in 2018!
2020-09-211h 02
Sassquad Trail RunnersLauren Longfield: Ultrarunning, OCRs and FKTsToday's episode is the recording from our RunVenture Zoom Series on Wednesday September 9. 2020. We sat down with ultra runner and OCR athlete Lauren Longfield to hear about how she is tearing it up on the trails! Lauren has been busy accumulating some very impressive FKTs on some super technical trails in NJ, NY and PA!
2020-09-101h 08
Sassquad Trail RunnersRebecca Lewandowski: Keep Calm & Stay Salty: Charging Towards a Cure on Lessons to EndureToday's episode is the recording of the 7th episode in our RunVenture Zoom Series on August 26, 2020. We sat down with ultrarunner, mountain biker and real-life hero, Rebecca Lewandowski from Alexandria, Virginia. We got to hear Rebecca's squatchtastic advice on navigating the crazy and uncertain times of 2020! Rebecca is a biologist for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is currently serving on the frontlines of the Covid-19 Pandemic as well as the Ebola outbreak. A special thanks to our friends at the 1-800-WOW-RUNR Hotline for making this podcast episode possible!
2020-08-271h 02
Sassquad Trail RunnersVanessa Kline and Michael Wilson: Vol State 500KOn today's episode, we're sharing the recording from the 6th episode of our RunVenture Zoom Series on August 12, 2020. We sat down with ultra runners Vanessa Kline and Michael Wilson to hear about their unforgettable Vol State 500K runventure! Over the course of 7 days, they traveled over 314 miles on country roads, up and down mountains and in and out of many (many!) gas stations and dollar stores! Vanessa is the owner and Race Director for the Batona Trail Races in South Jersey and Beast Pacing, Michael is an endurance coach for MDW Endurance Multisport; both are squatchy members of our...
2020-08-121h 17
Sassquad Trail RunnersJames Leitner: A Recap on Running 900 Miles in 30 DaysWe sat down with ultrarunner and Mission Clean Water Founder James Lietner to hear all about his 900 mile running challenge that he completed in July of 2020. James raised over $36,000 to fully fund a clean water project in Uganda by running 30 miles a day for 30 days! We were proud to sponsor James' amazing RunVenture this past July!
2020-08-1144 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersKelsey Miller: Overcoming Depression through Couch2UltraIn this episode, we share our recording from July 29, 2020 when we heard from ultra runner Kelsey miller. Kelsey shared her journey from couch to ultra and how she overcame her battle with depression!
2020-07-3051 min
Sassquad Trail RunnersKeilynn Hopkins: Rim2Rim2RimIn September of 2019, Keilynn Hopkins traveled out to the Grand Canyon to complete an epic Rim2Rim2Rim runventure traversing 47.5 miles and 10,000+ feet elevation gain! She shares her story with us in the 4th episode of our RunVenture Zoom Series. Recorded on Wednesday July 15, 2020.
2020-07-151h 15
Sassquad Trail RunnersSteve Lange and Ryan Thorpe: NJ AT FKTIn September of 2017, Ryan Thrope set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the 72 mile New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail with a time of 15h 36m 25s. Then in April of 2020, Steve Lange set the current FKT with a time of 13h 34m 19s. And guess what? Ryan was out there with Steve helping him beat his previous record!
2020-07-021h 03
Sassquad Trail RunnersJames Leitner: 900 Miles for Clean WaterStarting July 1, 2020, MissionCleanWater founder James Leitner, ran 30 miles every day for 30 days. James is raising $30,000 to provide a clean water and hygiene solution for the St. Elizabeth’s All-Girls School in Uganda. You can learn more about this amazing non-profit here: missioncleanwater.org
2020-06-171h 05
Sassquad Trail RunnersMaggie Guterl: '18 Squatchung Surprise ChampJoin us for the premiere episode of our RunVenture Zoom Series! Maggie Guterl became a household name in 2019 when she won Big's Backyard Ultra by outlasting everyone and completing 250 miles! Originally from the East Coast, Maggie was the 2018 Squatchung Surprise champ! ....Unfortunately, we experienced a "Zoom Hack" midway through Maggie's talk. But Maggatron didn't miss a beat and picked right back up where she left off!
2020-06-0356 min
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