The Trailhead
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Buzz Burrell and Corrine Malcolm team up to bring you a lively mix of trail topics, stories and real runner questions. Whether you’re an experienced ultrarunner or newly “trail curious” and just getting started in the sport, start your run with UltraSignUp…and meet us at The Trailhead!
Latest episode
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Drop Bags, DNFs, and Barefoot Shoes on Techy Terrain
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... -
Livestreams, Running with Dogs, and Birthday Run Projects
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 . Then, Jen Sotolongo is back, talking to Corrine about the best practices for running... -
Women Who FKT, Mandatory Gear, & leaping from 100K to 100 Miles
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... -
Snowpack, Hellah Run Streaks, and Base Building
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 , former professional soccer player turned professional runner. They talk about his journey... -
Trail Lore: Barkley, Learning Moments, and Racing Culture
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 on the race). Corrine interviews Eric... -
Becoming a Pro, Taming Dragons, & New England Gnar
This week, Corrine and Buzz talk about what it takes to become a sponsored athlete—is it really just follower count? Corrine interviews, former editor-in-chief of about her experience facing dragons and searching for joy during the... -
How to Cope: Injury, Runner's Low and Racing at Altitude
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... -
Pro Runners Unite, Andrew Drummond, and KTRW Award Winners.
This week, Buzz and Corrine talk about the (PTRA), a non-profit based in Switzerland that Corrine help found. Corrine interviews Andrew Drummond, from Run the Whites, about our UltraSignup News article “,” and his... -
Arlen Glick and our Keep Trail Running Weird Award Winners
This week is a fun one! Buzz and Corrine discuss the best trail runners of 2023. You can read Buzz's Top 10 Cliff's Notes here: Corrine interviews ultrarunning champion Arlen Glick about his and training in less than idea situations.... -
Year in Review, Predictions Ahead, and Allie Mac!
We’re back for Season 2! Buzz and Corrine talk “best of the year” 2022 and run through their 2023 predictions. Corrine predicts an increase in tibial stress reactions (due to carbon shoe proliferation) and Buzz admits that he’s run FKTs in...