Event Postponed
This event has been postponed from Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 08, 2026
Community-focused afternoon for trail runners of all levels!
If you're thinking about trail running, you're new to it, or you're wanting to learn from others, join us for this afternoon of running and talking about running. We'll start with a 1-hour group run (at your own pace) with pre- and post-run stretching and strength training guidance. Then we'll enjoy light beverages and guided conversation on preparedness, mental flexibility, recovery, safety, and building community. Come with your questions and ask our panel of local trail running women. See Bios below the itinerary.
Date & time:
Sunday, November, 8th
1 - 5 p.m.
Location: Lookout Mountain Conservancy's Greenhouse on Old Wauhatchie Pike
Cost: $45/person (Tickets can be purchased beforehand and day of )
Itinerary:
1:00-1:20 - Arrive / Meet & Greet / Sort into running pods
1:20-1:30 - Warmup
1:30 - 2:30 - Run (60 minutes) - We'll have a few distance and pace options based on participant interest
2:30 - 2:40 - Cool down
2:30-3:00 - Transition/change clothes and get snacks (30 minutes)
3:00-5:00 - Speakers
5-5:30 - Free floating / questions / departure
Speakers:
Maddie Boote, PTA
- Strength
- Pelvic floor health
- Recovery
Mary Taylor
- UTMB 100 race recap + Q&A
Panel: Shannon Wheeler, Mary Taylor, Wendy Halsey-Richardson
- Mental flexibility - Talk about successes and regrouping when something is or isn’t going to plan and structured/goal-oriented plans vs. a strategy if you’re more type B
- Gear - Why do you need trail shoes vs. road shoes? What to pack/what to wear winter & summer training
- Nutrition - Gels / chews / bars / homemade snacks like rice and syrup, etc - what are other options?
- Safety - Be informed to prevent injury
- Apps - Knowing your way around / navigation, precautions, other topics?
- Blister prevention
We’ll provide refreshments: Veggie tray and hummus, sparkling water, hot tea, coffee
Bios
Speakers and Panelists:
Maddie Boote - Physical Therapy Assistant - Maddie moved to Chattanooga from Ann Arbor, MI, in 2022. She completed her internship and final clinical rotation at the University of Michigan and graduated with my associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from Washtenaw Community College in 2019. Her work in outpatient physical therapy led to a growing interest in pelvic health. Some of her continuing education includes Female Chain Reaction through the Gray Institute and Pelvic Health coursework through Herman & Wallace. She is passionate about rock climbing and has been bouldering for nearly 10 years. On the weekends, she am generally climbing, mountain biking, or hiking.
Madison Eubanks has been trail running for 10 years, and is still making new discoveries about the sport with every trip into the woods. Her first ultra was Stump Jump 50k in 2017, and it remains one of her favorite local events alongside the Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race, the Lookout Mountain 50, and the River Gorge 10. Madison especially loves spending long days on self-supported ultra adventures around the southeast, tackling beautiful routes like River to Clouds, Art Loeb, and sections of the AT. Above all, Madison enjoys being part of the trail community—volunteering at aid stations, supporting friends' races, and advocating for the outdoors. Running is really just a bonus!
Shannon Wheeler likes to trail run... a lot! She's been at it for 15 years and, according to Ultrasignup, is up to 84 races. She has four 100 mile wins, several course records but also her fair share of DNF's, injuries and mistakes along the way. She loves how each run is a fresh challenge and an opportunity to problem-solve. Shannon is a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning coach and Certified Personal Trainer. Her favorite local races include Upchuck 50K and Lookout Mountain 50 miler. The supportive spirit of the local trail running community keeps her coming back for more!
Mary Taylor has been an athlete her entire life. A competitive soccer player from childhood through college, Mary has always thrived in a team environment. When her soccer career ended, she found her way to triathlon. When Covid halted most organized events in early 2020, Mary found herself on the entry list of a very small, local 50k. She was hooked and continued to experiment with everything from the 10k to 100k distances. In 2022 she moved to Chattanooga, where she found an amazing trail running community and what felt like endless trails to explore. The rest is history. Mary loves every aspect of trail running and racing – the beautiful places to explore, the power of a routine that is simple yet consistent as it compounds over time into so much possibility and success, and a supportive community that shows up in every step of the process.
Wendy Halsey-Richardson is an audiologist, business owner, mom, and dedicated trail lover who has spent the last decade finding her joy among the mountains, creeks, and trees. As a proud mid-to-back-of-the-pack runner, Wendy believes the best part of trail running isn’t the podium ( cause she’s never on it 😉); it's the authentic community built through shared grit and mutual support. This passion for connection led her to become the local leader for Trail Sisters and an ambassador for Explorer Chicks, a women’s outdoor travel company. Her personal adventures include a 100K finish at Bandera, Texas, five 50Ks, and dozens of shorter trail races.
Sponsors
Wild Trails
Fleet Feet
Event's current local time: 12:26 AM ET
