The Trailhead

Healing Grief With a 460-Mile FKT

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Episode notes

Corrine and Buzz chat about Corine’s finish at Transvulcania, and an exciting update for the Trailhead.  Corrine shares what she’s learned from hosting the Trailhead, and why everyday runners are the lifeblood of the sport. 

12:56 Zoë Rom interviews Emily Halnon, whose recent book To The Gorge explores grief and resilience on the Pacific Crest Trail. Zoë and Emily discuss healing from grief through running, Emily’s writing process, and what it takes to set a 460-mile FKT (Fastest Known Time). 

25:00 Buzz Burrell interviews Race Directors  Renee and Todd Janssen of Go Beyond Racing, who host 40 events annually in the Pacific Northwest, and founded the Trail Mix Fund, a 501(3)c non-profit dedicated to improving diversity in trail running by helping ease financial barriers to racing.