The Trailhead
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Buzz Burrell and Zoë Rom 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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Fix Your Feet To Race Better
0:55 Zoë and Buzz discuss Buzz’s recent travels around Europe, and why running is such a great way to explore new places. 10:55 Zoë interviews Dr. Jeffrey Hammond, a podiatrist who works with professional athletes to troubleshoot common foot... -
Runners Should Protect Public Lands. Here's How.
1:20 Buzz and Zoë break down the post-Olympics hype, and discuss whether or not trail running should be an Olympic sport, and what it would mean to see trail elevated to the world stage. 14:32 Zoë interviews Vic Thasiah, founder and President... -
An American Runner's Guide To Europe
1:02 Buzz and Zoë break down the differences between trail running in the US and Europe and why the trails in Europe are so awesome (read: hard). 18:57 Zoë talks to Mario Mendoza, a professional trail runner and pastor from Bend, about growing... -
200 Mile Races Are Booming. Candice Burt Knows Why.
Hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell discuss the rise of races that are 200 miles and longer, why different running goals are valid, and what draws us to different events. 14:20 Zoë interviews the winner of the 2024 Cocodona 250, Rachel Entrekin, about... -
Courtney Dauwalter On Hardrock, Big Goals, and Double Cheeseburgers
00:49:47 Hosts Buzz Burrell and Zoë Rom discuss why the Western States Endurance run is getting so dang fast, and talk about why the Hardrock Endurance Run (which is not a race!!) attracts high caliber athletes and adventurers year after year. ... -
Ryan Montgomery on Pride, Balance and Western States, Plus Diana Fitzpatrick on WSER’s Evolution
00:00:54 Hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell discuss their connection to the Western States Endurance Run and why it’s a rising tide for trail running. 12:58:00 Zoë Rom talks to pro ultrarunner Ryan Montgomery about how he embodies pride all year... -
Mikey Mitchell On The Toughest Double You've Never Heard Of, And How Luis Escobar Captures Trail Running History
Host Buzz Burrell and new co-host Zoë Rom ask each other rapid-fire questions to get to know one another and share hot takes about the best trails, races, and the proper length for running socks. 19:33 Zoë interviews social media star and... -
Healing Grief With a 460-Mile FKT
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... -
Taper Tantrums, Cat B and Fat Dog
Buzz and Corrine chat about taper tantrums ahead of Corrine’s upcoming spring A race, and everything that goes into a successful taper. Corrine interviews trail runner and coach Cat Bradley. They discuss Cat’s impressive track record in the sport,... -
Comebacks, AI Coaching, Short & Steep Running
Buzz and Corrine chat about staying in the game when you hit a setback, physical, mental or emotional. Corrine talks with co-founder Joey Wilson about AI coaching and the future of tech in trail running. And Buzz chats with race director, Tom...
