

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Trail Collective | powered by Medved
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Trail Collective: run. move. fuel. | powered by Medved

April 11 &amp; 12, 2026
Mendon Ponds Park 

This is not a race, not a retreat.  It is an immersive trail running clinic built to help you move better, build durability, and train with intention.

The clinics include:
•	Challenging movement
•	Real conversations
•	Practical takeaways
•	Post run snacks
•	Mid-day meal to enjoy with fellow trail runners
•	Swag bags
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Saturday | Women’s Clinic Day
8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
An instruction-forward day designed for women who want to understand their bodies and train with clarity.

The Experience

1-Hour Guided Educational Trail Runs
•	We will offer multiple groups, so every participant feels supported and appropriately challenged.
•	Foundational Group – Designed for those who want to pause, ask questions, and break down trail mechanics. We will discuss footing, climbing and descending techniques, trail awareness, and stewardship. This group prioritizes learning over pace.
•	Progression Group – For runners who want education woven into a more continuous effort; fewer stops and more opportunities to challenge the terrain.

Demo &amp; Fit with HOKA
•	Test the Challenger 8 and Speedgoat 7 with proper fitting provided by the team at Medved. Learn how footwear functions as a tool, not a trend.

Tendon Resilience &amp; Performance Session with Dr. Mitch Long of Rove Chiropractic
•	Why mileage alone does not create durability.
•	How strength improves force control and running economy.
•	Walk away with a simple, realistic strength progression you can start immediately.

Female-Specific Nutrition Education with Natalie Thompson, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist &amp; Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach
•	Hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle and perimenopause.
•	Bone health considerations, iron deficiency, RED-S, and what to watch for.
•	Fueling differences between easy days and hard efforts.
•	Enjoy an athlete specific meal prepared by Natalie.
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Sunday | Open Clinic Day
8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Sunday delivers the same intentional experience for men and women who want to move smarter and train with purpose. Instead of a deep dive into nutrition, the afternoon shifts to gear-focused reviews and practical equipment guidance to help you make confident, informed choices for the trail.

The Experience
•	1-Hour Guided Educational Trail Runs
We will offer multiple groups, so every participant feels supported and appropriately challenged.
•	Foundational Group – Designed for those who want to pause, ask questions, and break down trail mechanics. We will discuss footing, climbing and descending techniques, trail awareness, and stewardship. This group prioritizes learning over pace.
•	Progression Group – For runners who want education woven into a more continuous effort; fewer stops and more opportunities to challenge the terrain.

Pre &amp; Post Demo Run Education with HOKA
•	Learn the difference between hybrid and trail specific shoes. •	Understand why the brand was born on dirt, not pavement. 
•	Demo the Challenger 8 and Speedgoat 7 with a proper size fit with the Medved staff.

Strength for Runners Who Aren’t into Strength Dr. Mitch Long of Rove Chiropractic
•	Build durability without living in the gym.
•	Understand stress versus capacity.
•	Implement low-dose strategies to reduce flare-ups and stay consistent.
•	Learn a simple, strength progression to implement immediately

Gear Clinic &amp; Lunch
•	Hands-on discussion about equipment that supports your goals. 
•	Enjoy a meal with fellow trail runners to kickback &amp; refuel from the day’s activities.
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Cost
•	$30 Single Day, or
•	$50 2-Day Pass
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More about our Experts

Natalie Thompson - Certified Dietitian Nutritionist &amp; Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach and accomplished trail runner.
•	As a health and wellness coach I aim to support others in their pursuit of a healthful lifestyle and healthy behaviors. I facilitate self-discovery and self-understanding to help people identify where in their life they feel ready and able to make changes for their health. I assist my clients in creating a vision for themselves, and manageable goals to help move them towards their ideal level of wellness. We troubleshoot obstacles and barriers as they arise, and we take time to acknowledge all the small wins along the way. My professional interests include work-based wellness culture, wearable technology for health and fitness, program development and program management, access to healthy food and healthy spaces to be active, food systems and food production.

Dr. Mitch Long - Founder of Rove Chiropractic and a former track and field athlete.
•	He helps runners and active adults build strength so they can stay consistent and avoid setbacks. Mitch uses what he learned from competitive sport to help everyday athletes train with purpose and confidence. His goal is simple: help people build a body that can handle the miles and enjoy the long run.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mendon/the-trail-collective-|-powered-by-medved/200029760451804
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, health-wellness, sports, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/HoneoyeFalls/MedvedTrailLessons?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mendon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mendon
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mendon Ponds Park
- **lat**: 43.028351732764
- **long**: -77.558978926437
- **full address**: Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Medved Running and Walking Outfitters (https://allevents.in/org/medved-running-and-walking-outfitters/20000055)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Medved Running and Walking Outfitters
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, health-wellness, sports, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Trail Collective | powered by Medved ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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