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The Trailhead

The Trailhead isn’t your typical trail running podcast—we’re not dissecting splits or debating race strategies. Instead, hosts Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard take you straight to the heart (and funny bone) of the sport, celebrating the people, stories, and quirks that make trail running so special. With a mix of humor, heart, and a little irreverence, we explore the personalities, people, artists, and everyday athletes who give the sport its soul—because trail running is about more than just the

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41:04

Lululemon’s FURTHER, rising star Anna Gibson and...

The Trailhead ·

2024/03/19

Corrine and Buzz talk about the FURTHER ultra event last week in Palm Springs, records shattered by Camille Herron and how the event sought to push scientific understanding of female performance further. Plus, this event really hearkens back to the origins of ultra running – the 6-day race. Corrine interviews multisport athlete and rising track and trail running star Anna Gibson. Anna talks about growing up running trails, the learning curve of elite racing in two disciplines, and how cross training

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37:56

Community Racing, and the low down on run coaching...

The Trailhead ·

2024/03/05

Race season is upon us, and Buzz and Corrine chat about how races are the cornerstone of the trail running community and they touch on some of the “closer to home” races they plan to be at this year. Let us know where you are racing this year at trailhead@ultrasignup.com or @ultrasignup on Instagram. Corrine talks with CTS coach Jason Koop about how to find and get the most out of a trail running coach. Jason has been around the sport for a long time, as an athlete and a coach for every level of

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34:23

Shoes, Strava Legend Larissa Rivers, and All Age Running

The Trailhead ·

2024/02/20

Buzz and Corrine chat about their favorite shoes and how you can find your perfect pair. Corrine talks with Strava’s Larissa Rivers about community, segments and her local legend status. And Buzz chats with listeners. Christopher asks about training through life changes: new job and becoming a parent. Matt started running in his 30s and is wondering if he is too late to the sport. This episode is brought ot you by Running Warehouse. Running Warehouse offers the best brands and widest selection of

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46:18

Mental Health and Ultras with Drew Petersen and KTRW...

The Trailhead ·

2024/02/06

Corrine and Buzz talk all about gear! What you need and what you can leave at home. Corrine interviews professional skier and lifelong runner Drew Petersen. In the most human of ways, Drew shares how he rediscovered running in the wake of a serious accident and his journey in overcoming challenges with his mental health. Together, Corrine and Drew explore the parallels between running ultras and getting through life’s hardest moments. Drew’s latest movie, Feel It All, comes out this spring and you

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42:53

Winter Training, Callie Vinson and KTRW Winners

The Trailhead ·

2024/01/23

Buzz and Corrine discuss how they use the dreadmill and maintain motivation during the winter months. For more information about Up For Air, check out the website: https://upforairseries.org/ Corrine talks with Callie Vinson about how she conquered her first FKT in November 2024. You can follow Callie on Instagram @callievinsonn. Buzz talks with two Keep Trail Running Weird Award winners! Best Dressed: Charlotte Corriher and Most Miles and Most Hours Raced: Eric McGee You can find Charlotte on

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36:25

The Joy of Midwest Trail Running & Questions from...

The Trailhead ·

2024/01/09

We’re back! Welcome to Season 3 of The Trailhead. Buzz and Corrine come clean for 2024. There were lots of surprises at the end of 2023. Corrine speaks with Michele Hartwig of Ornery Mule Racing about the joys of Midwest trail running. Get all the info about Ornery Mule Racing at www.ornerymuleracing.com. Buzz answers Semi-Rad’s, Brendan Leonard, most pressing questions. You can see all Brendan’s monthly drawings for UltraSignup on news.ultrasignup.com and the rest of his work on his

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26:11

UltraData: Reflecting on 10 Years of UltraSignup Data

The Trailhead ·

2023/12/15

As we enter 2024, (how???) we began to realize that the world has changed a lot in the last 10 years. Our data guru, Matt Abbott, decided to take a look back at 10 years of USU stats. He reviews the growth of the sport, which distances are the most popular, and who is running and where. We’d love to hear from you. What is your experience in trail over the past 10 years? Do you have a favorite race or distance? Have you seen your local races growing? Are there more local races! Send us an email to

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23:41

2023 Wrap-Up & 2024 Predictions

The Trailhead ·

2023/11/21

In this episode Corrine and Buzz reflect on the most inspirational moments of 2023, share their hot takes from 2023 and look forward to 2024. You’ll also hear from the trail community: coaches, athletes, writers, and podcast listeners. Thanks to: HOKA athlete, paraglider, film maker Allie Mac. Athlete Callie Vinson Run the Alps founder, Doug Mayer Salomon partner, Mental Health Coach, Skier & Runner Drew Peterson Athlete and The Singletrack Podcast host Finn Melanson. Strava’s Larissa Rivers Some

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34:57

UTMB, BTP and Paragliding

The Trailhead ·

2023/11/07

Corrine and Buzz chat about the UTMB/WAM controversy. Then Corrine puts Andy Pearson and Dominic Grossman in the hot seat. She gets all the info on their new podcast “Between Two Pines” Buzz and Lowa Boots athlete Max Siegel talk about his love for trail running and paragliding. This episode of The Trailhead is brought to you by Lowa Boots. For 100 years, LOWA footwear has been known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, technology, and keeping your feet secure on any mountain adventure. All Terrain

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32:06

Rest, Andy Wacker & The Trail Team, Hiking As Training

The Trailhead ·

2023/10/24

Buzz and Corrine chat about when to run and when to take time to recover from illness. Corrine interviews professional runner and Trail Team mentor Andy Wacker. Andy recently took 2nd place at the World Mountain Running final and 1st place at the Xterra Trail Run World Championships. Buzz talks to David about hiking the Colorado Trail as training for Run Rabbit Run. And caller Andy asks how to increase his training post illness and surgery This episode is brought to you by LOWA. For 100

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34:52

Trailrunning Saves the World & Spiritual Strength

The Trailhead ·

2023/10/09

As we head into the off season, Buzz and Corrine discuss the benefits of road running and cross training. Corrine interviews Dylan Bowman of Freetrail. He thinks “trail running will save the world” You can get more info about Freetrail at Freetrail.com. Buzz chats with 2 callers. Ivars is curious about training minimums. Can 1 mile a day get you through a 100 miler? Jill is ready to tackle night running. Is it something to practice, or can you save it for race day?

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38:32

Where Buzz's Been, Sacred Stoke, and a Doomed Runner

The Trailhead ·

2023/09/25

Buzz has just returned home after a successful trip to the Master’s Trail World Championships. He and Corrine talk about what "World Championship" means in trail running right now and they discuss the athlete and spectator turnout in Madeira. Corrine interviews Lakota runner Connor Ryan about his connection to the mountains, how he found running, and why inclusion is so important in ultrarunning. You can read the article “The need for Indigenous Inclusion in Ultrarunning” over at

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32:13

Walmsley & Dauwalter Rule UTMB, Semi-Rad and Baked Beans

The Trailhead ·

2023/09/11

In this episode, Buzz and Corrine marvel over Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, and Zach Miller’s performances at UTMB. Then, Corrine talks with artist Brendan Leonard (often known as Semi-Rad) about his ultimate trail race. It includes Dropbag Jeff and all the French toast. You can see Brendan’s illustrations on UltraSignup. Buzz chats with two callers. First, he speaks with Mark from Minnesota. They agree that baked beans are not ideal running fuel. Buzz makes the case for sugar. Buzz and Laura

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37:10

UTMB, Soft Rocking, and Racing a 50k

The Trailhead ·

2023/08/28

Buzz and Corrine are in Chamonix. UTMB is all anyone is talking about. They discuss who to watch and try to make sense of the “stones” qualification system. Corrine talks with UltraSignup’s Rob Goyen about Dirt Circus trail party happening this fall. Dirt Circus will be in Flower Mound, Texas on September 30, Boulder, Colorado on October 7, and Phoenix, Arizona on October 21. The final event is in Bentonville, Arkansas on November 17th and 18th. Get details for all the events at dirt

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36:09

Zoë Rom, Tina Muir, and Buzz’s Skyrace

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2023/08/14

Buzz and Corrine chat about Buzz’s skyrace experience in Norway. Then Corrine interviews Zoë Rom and Tina Muir about their new book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet. “A healthy planet depends on your thriving and your community’s thriving. Your running depends on a healthy planet and a healthy community. A healthy community depends on healthy individuals and a healthy planet to exist,” said Zoë. And Buzz answers questions from Scott on pickle juice

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36:14

The Leans, Otter Pops, and Goldfish Memory

The Trailhead ·

2023/07/31

After Corrine placed 3rd at the Cascade Crest 100, Buzz and Corrine discuss whether running 100 miles is fun or just hard? And we learn how useful “goldfish memory” can be. Corrine then interviews last year’s UTMB winner, Katie Schide, about her life in a remote French village and our profile of her, “We Have Nothing, but We Have Everything.” And Buzz answers Joni’s question about “The Leans” and Luke’s on alternative training schedules.

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34:51

Pacing Style, Elk Traverse, and Advice for Young Runners

The Trailhead ·

2023/07/17

After Courtney Dauwalter set a new record at Western States without a pacer, Buzz and Corrine discuss the pros and cons of having someone run with you. Corrine interviews Michael Wirth about his full moon Elk Traverse FKT (54 miles, 23,500 feet of uphill). You can check out the gear he used for this adventure here. Then, Buzz chats with Kaitlyn about how to approach training as a young athlete (hint: run like the Norwegians). And he gives Snehal a confidence boost and urges him to trust the

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31:24

Courtney’s Run for Office, Salt, and Rattlesnakes

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2023/07/03

“Courtney wasn’t running out of her mind,” said Corrine in this week’s episode, “but her running was making us lose our minds.” This week, Buzz and Corrine talk Western States 2023, and contextualize Courtney Dauwalter rewriting the record books. “You’re my hero,” Jeff Colt told her, “Run for office!” Then, Corrine interviews USN writer Heather Balogh Rochfort about her articles, “Managing taper madness,” on how to stay sane in the days leading up to your big race and "How to not DNF a 100-miler"

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37:54

Broken Arrow Recap, UTMB History, and Buzz’s Ember

The Trailhead ·

2023/06/19

Our podcast hosts, Buzz Burrell and Corrine Malcolm, discuss all the action that took place at the Broken Arrow Skyraces. (Buzz won his age group and the age group below in the VK race!) Experience the Broken Arrow Excitement by watching our livestreams on YouTube. See the VK here, and the 23K here. Corrine speaks to Doug Mayer about his new book, “The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.” Is the iconic race around Mont Blanc a window or a door? Then, Buzz

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37:04

Broken Arrow, Skyraces, Via Ferratas, and Race the Cog

The Trailhead ·

2023/06/05

In this episode, Corrine chats with Brendan Madigan and Scott Rokis about the Broken Arrow Skyrace and UltraSignup’s live coverage of the event starting June 16. Then Buzz and Jamil Coury unpack Aravaipa Running’s recent partnership with White Mountain Endurance. The two of them also answer listener questions about putting on exceptional trail races, altitude training, and how to deliver what you promised. The Trailhead Podcast is a production from UltraSignup News. This episode is presented by

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