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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Spring DOMS, Mammoth Trail fest & Cheap Shoes
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... -
The Most Epic Barkley yet? and Adaptive Running with Zach Friedley
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... -
Lululemon’s FURTHER, rising star Anna Gibson and Sleep vs. Eating
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..… -
Community Racing, and the low down on run coaching with CTS’s Jason Koop
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 ... -
Shoes, Strava Legend Larissa Rivers, and All Age Running
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.… -
Mental Health and Ultras with Drew Petersen and KTRW Award Winners
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..… -
Winter Training, Callie Vinson and KTRW Winners
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: Corrine talks with Callie Vinson about how she conquered her first FKT in... -
The Joy of Midwest Trail Running & Questions from Semi-Rad
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 Onery Mule Racing about the joys of Midwest trail running. Get all the... -
UltraData: Reflecting on 10 Years of UltraSignup Data
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... -
2023 Wrap-Up & 2024 Predictions
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:...