clinics
January 8, 2025
Join us on January 8th at 7pm for a live Q&A with the "Women of Wild Goose" panel! Featuring women who participated in the 2024 Wild Goose 100 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 ask! Please register for this event so we know how many people are coming!
January 11, 2025
Empower yourself on the trails! Join us for a women’s self-defense clinic designed specifically for trail runners. The course is designed for women and any other individuals who have felt unsafe on the trails. This hands-on, practical course will equip you with essential safety skills while enjoying the outdoors. Led by experienced self-defense instructors, we’ll cover techniques to increase your awareness, build confidence, and effectively respond to various situations that you may encounter on the trails. The course will be from 2:30pm-4:30pm in Maplewood, NJ. Please pre-register for this event.
January 28 + 30 + February 2, 2025
Join us for a comprehensive Wilderness First Aid Certification Course that is designed to address the unique challenges and situations you may encounter on our Northeast trails, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and backcountry adventurers. Receive hands-on training in wilderness first aid techniques, including how to assess and manage injuries, illnesses, and emergencies in remote environments. In addition to wilderness first aid, you'll also earn CPR and AED certifications, equipping you with life-saving skills for both outdoor and urban settings. Pre-registration and attendance at all three classes is required.
February 19, 2025
Join us for "Women in Ultrarunning", a clinic led by ultrarunner Rachel Bambrick and the founder of Women in Ultrarunning. This event is a space for women to ask questions about ultrarunning, training, and trail running while diving into important topics like overcoming barriers in the sport, addressing safety concerns, and building community. Please register for this free event so we know how many people are coming!
May 22, 2025
Plant-curious? Come out to Milford, PA on May 22, 2025 to learn about edible and medicinal plants at this special class with Heather Houskeeper, The Botanical Hiker. There are only 12 total spots available. Please register for this event so we know how many people are coming!
INTRO TO TRAIL RUNNING CLINICs
Does your running club want to learn more about the trails? Sassquad hosts "Intro to Trail Running" Clinics for running and hiking clubs! We can host a clinic in-person or virtually through Zoom. We'll cover topics like navigation, safety, wildlife and gear. Reach out to us to learn more.
Navigating a DNF with Therapist Sarah Strong, LCSW
2024 Wild Goose Trail Festival Pre-Race Q&A
Mental Health Q&A with Sarah Strong, LCSW
