Buzz and Corrine chat about staying in the game when you hit a setback, physical, mental or emotional. Corrine talks with Tracer co-founder Joey Wilson about AI coaching and the future of tech in trail running. And Buzz chats with Six03 Endurance race director, Tom Hooper, about the joys of short and steep running on the East Coast. For 100 years, LOWA has been known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, technology, and performance. Introducing the all new FORTUX GTX by LOWA. It is one of LOWA’s Al...
Apr 30, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Corrine and Buzz chat about spring training, how to think about tune-up races, and everything you need to know about that familiar heavy muscle feeling you get after a big effort, known as delayed onset muscle soreness. Corrine talks to Mammoth Trailfest Race Director Tim Tollefson about his journey with body dysmorphia and building community with The Mammoth Trailfest. Mammoth Trailfest offers a series of challenging distances on some of the most beautiful trails in the eastern Sierra Nevada mo...
Apr 16, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Buzz and Corrine talk about what we are all talking about, Jasmin Paris’s epic finish at this year’s Barkley Marathon, a record 5 finishers, and the lore of Barkley. In an interview with Born to Adapt trail race founder, Zach Friedley, Corrine gets good advice, race directors should reach out to adaptive runners, have plans in place to accommodate them. Don’t wait for them to be interested, encourage it. Athletes are ready to run. Buzz and Donna consider starting a to petition for age groups in ...
Apr 02, 2024•45 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 trai...
Mar 19, 2024•41 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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...
Mar 05, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 o...
Feb 20, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 ...
Feb 06, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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...
Jan 23, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 website: s...
Jan 09, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 t...
Dec 15, 2023•26 min
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...
Nov 21, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 Terrai...
Nov 07, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 years, L...
Oct 24, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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?...
Oct 09, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 news.ultrasignu...
Sep 25, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 Laur...
Sep 11, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 circus.ultr...
Aug 28, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 17
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 ju...
Aug 14, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 16
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....
Jul 31, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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 tra...
Jul 17, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 14
“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-mil...
Jul 03, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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...
Jun 19, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 ...
Jun 05, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On this week’s episode of The Trailhead, Corrine and Buzz ask a tricky question: Who’s the most important runner in the sport? Then, we hear from Heather Balogh Rochfort about handling the highs and lows of ultrarunning. See more of how to put your best foot forward in Heather’s article, “ How to not DNF a 100-miler .” Then, Buzz answers real runner questions about knowing when you are ready for an ultramarathon and whether your shoe choice is slowing you down over technical terrain. Finally, we...
May 22, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Race season is here! And with live events, comes live streaming. Corrine and Buzz go over the latest news in livestreams from UTMB, Golden Trail Series, and UltraSignup’s very own foray . Then, Jen Sotolongo is back, talking to Corrine about the best practices for running with your dog. You can read more tips from Jen on UltraSignup News . Later, Buzz interviews two callers, and gives some insight into training for a birthday run project and how much focus to give certain data points. The Trailh...
May 08, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this episode of The Trailhead, Corrine and Buzz dive into safety and mandatory gear lists. They may seem overwhelming, especially depending on the country you’re racing in, but will you ever regret following them? Then, Corrine talks to Jen Sotolongo and Marta Fisher about the Women Who FKT project, which has inspired and encouraged more runners to set out on their own fastest known time adventures. You can read Jen’s piece and some real FKT-er’s stories on UltraSignup News . Then, Buzz speak...
Apr 24, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 8
As we creep towards peak race season, Corrine and Buzz discuss how record snowfall this year could affect this summer’s events. Then, Corrine interviews Hellah Sidibe , former professional soccer player turned professional runner. They talk about his journey to ultrarunning, his run across America, and how his run streak became bigger than himself. You can read the profile on Hellah at UltraSignup News . Then, Buzz interviews two real runners, and gives insight into building up for a 50K and wha...
Apr 10, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Two weeks ago, we were all glued to Keith Dunn’s twitter page refreshing for updates on ultrarunning’s best-known secret. So this week, Corrine and Buzz dive into the Barkley Marathons (also see our beautiful photo piece on the race). Corrine interviews Eric Sutliff about trail running in the South and the things he’s learned since his first ultra. You can read his piece for Like The Wind magazine about his first 50K on UltraSignup News . Then, Buzz speaks to a real runner about what to do when ...
Mar 27, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week, Corrine and Buzz talk about what it takes to become a sponsored athlete—is it really just follower count? Corrine interviews Jenn Hughes , former editor-in-chief of UltraSignup News about her experience facing dragons and searching for joy during the blizzard year of Tor des Géants. You can read Jenn’s article “ How to Tame a Dragon ” at UltraSignup News. Then, Buzz interviews Ultimate Direction ultrarunner Jeff Colt , about the difference between New England trails and Colorado trail...
Mar 13, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, Buzz and Corrine get real about how they tackle injury and the healing process. Then, Corrine interviews Emily Halnon about the emotional crash she experienced after running her dream race, the Hardrock 100. Emily first wrote about this in " The Runner's Low" for UltraSignup News . Later, Buzz gives Steven from Georgia some tips on training for race day elevation when you don’t live at altitude. The Trailhead is an UltraSignup production. This episode is presented by Sidas . Use promo...
Feb 27, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 4
