Off The Couch

Corrine Malcolm on Running Media, Barkley Marathons Coverage, & Trail Trend Forecasting


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Corrine Malcolm is a true trail multi-hyphenate. In addition to running professionally for adidas TERREX and recently launching her own coaching business, Corrine also covers the sport as a writer, editor, race broadcaster, and podcast host. Matt Mitchell recently sat down with her for a grab bag conversation on topics like the relationship between writing and editing; what makes for a good interview; the pros and cons of the way mainstream media outlets cover trail running; the Barkley Marathons; fitness trends; and much more.

TOPICS & TIMES

  • Playing catch-up (3:27)
  • New role & science writing (4:37)
  • “Tough Enough” (7:26)
  • Writing vs. editing (13:17)
  • What makes for a good interview? (17:43)
  • The PTRA & the future of trail running (25:53)
  • Barkley Marathons: any press is good press? (38:08)
  • The Norwegian Method (44:56)
  • Trail running’s next hotspot (46:13)

RELATED LINKS

  • Foothills Endurance
  • Pro Trail Runners Association 
  • “Tough Enough”
  • Lazarus Lake NYT Profile 
  • BLISTER+
  • Become a Blister Member

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS

  • CRAFTED
  • Blister Podcast
  • GEAR:30
  • Bikes & Big Ideas





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