The Trailhead

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 through life changes: new job and becoming a parent. Matt started running in his 30s and is wondering if he is too late to the sport.

This episode is brought ot you by Running Warehouse. Running Warehouse offers the best brands and widest selection of running gear. Our in-house experts make it easy to find the right shoes and apparel with thousands of reviews, product deep dives, how-tos, and more. Plus, with free shipping and fast delivery, we make ordering simple.

The Saucony Peregrine has consistently been a top 3 selling trail shoe model for Running Warehouse - and they have a lot of shoes! Saucony Peregrine 14 is a reimagined upper with a more comfortable tongue design that helps keep out debris and provides a more secure and adaptive fit. Whether you're embarking on a trail run or a challenging hike, the Peregrine 14 is equipped to handle the demands, offering the perfect blend of comfort, protection, and traction for any adventure.

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 accident and his journey in overcoming challenges with his mental health. Together, Corrine and Drew explore the parallels between running ultras and getting through life's hardest moments. Drew's latest movie, Feel It All, comes out this spring and you can get all the updates @drewpeterskion IG.

Buzz chats with more Keep Trail Running Weird Award Winners:

Amy McDowell: Best Race Fail

Chris Morrison: Best Pacer

Favorite Trail Weirdo: Jeremy McCoubrey aka Chad Ultra.

Follow Chad Ultra on IG @chad.ultra.never.tired

Andy Glaze: Most inspirational. Follow Andy on IG @amglaze, Strava at Andrew Glaze and Tik Tok @glazeruns

Eric Durrett: Most Tenacious

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Buzz and Corrine discuss how they use the dreadmill and maintain motivation during the winter months.

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Corrine talks with Callie Vinson about how she conquered her first FKT in November 2024. You can follow Callie on Instagram @callievinsonn.

Buzz talks with two Keep Trail Running Weird Award winners! Best Dressed: Charlotte Corriher and Most Miles and Most Hours Raced: Eric McGee

You can find Charlotte on Instagram @marathoncostumechic.

This episode is being supported by Running Warehouse, which offers the best brands and the widest selection of running gear. Their in-house experts make it easy to find the right shoes and apparel with thousands of reviews, product deep dives, how-tos, and more. Plus, they have free shipping and fast delivery, so ordering is simple.

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 Ornery Mule Racing about the joys of Midwest trail running. Get all the info about Ornery Mule Racing at www.ornerymuleracing.com.

Buzz answers Semi-Rad's, Brendan Leonard, most pressing questions. You can see all Brendan's monthly drawings for UltraSignup on news.ultrasignup.com and the rest of his work on his website: semi-rad.com.

This episode is brought to you by the Devil's Gulch Race in Washington State, happening on July 13-14th, 2024. The first 50 registrants snag a free pair of Darn Tough Socks! New for 2024: $1000 in prize money, equally distributed among all 1st place finishers across male, female, and non-binary categories. Devil's Gulch offers three epic distances: a half-marathon, 50 Miler, and a formidable 100 Miler. Brace yourself for a course featuring hot, dry high desert, intense gulches, and massive rock hoodoos. The 100 Miler is a true test of endurance with plenty of vert and heat which is why each finisher gets a homemade belt buckle. The 50 Miler? It's half the crazy. And for those seeking a more balanced challenge, there's the half-marathon. Choose your adventure at Devil's Gulch this July and make it a race to remember! Get all the info here: www.evergreentrailruns.com/devils-gulch/

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 most popular, and who is running and where.

We'd love to hear from you. What is your experience in trail over the past 10 years? Do you have a favorite race or distance? Have you seen your local races growing? Are there more local races! Send us an email to [email protected].

Thanks to Buzz Burrell, Tim Tollefson, Tom Hooper, and Renee Janssen for contributing to the show.

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:

HOKA athlete, paraglider, film maker Allie Mac.

Athlete Callie Vinson

Run the Alps founder, Doug Mayer

Salomon partner, Mental Health Coach, Skier & Runner Drew Peterson

Athlete and The Singletrack Podcast host Finn Melanson.

Strava's Larissa Rivers

Some Work, All Play coaches Megan and David Roche

Ornery Mule Racing Race Director Michele Hartwig

Thanks to listeners: Andy Farina, Carolyn Benson, Dylan Jones, Heather Stadnisky, Jason Corbett, Michaela Tsai, and Paul Fitzgibbons

Do you have a question for Buzz or comment about the show? Send us an email at [email protected]

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Corrine and Buzz chat about the UTMB/WAM controversy.

Then Corrine puts Andy Pearson and Dominic Grossman in the hot seat. She gets all the info on their new podcast "Between Two Pines"

Buzz and Lowa Boots athlete Max Siegel talk about his love for trail running and paragliding.

This episode of The Trailhead is brought to you by Lowa Boots. For 100 years, LOWA footwear has been known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, technology, and keeping your feet secure on any mountain adventure. All Terrain Running by LOWA, has a collection of trail running models that are designed to excel on demanding terrain while delivering LOWA's acclaimed quality, fit and durability. Grippy lugs for secure traction, carbon rebound plate for energy return, and reptex uppers for durability – go ahead and elevate your trail running experience with LOWA. Explore the full collection at lowaboots.com. Get 10% off when you apply the discount code TRAILHEAD10.

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We are working on our final episode of Season 2 and we want to hear from you! What was your most inspirational moment of 2023? Do you have a hot take from 2023? What are you most excited for in 2024? Send us your answers via email or voice memo to [email protected]. We'd love to include you our final podcast of season 2 releasing on November 21st.

Buzz and Corrine chat about when to run and when to take time to recover from illness.

Corrine interviews professional runner and Trail Team mentor Andy Wacker. Andy recently took 2nd place at the World Mountain Running final and 1st place at the Xterra Trail Run World Championships.

Buzz talks to David about hiking the Colorado Trail as training for Run Rabbit Run. And caller Andy asks how to increase his training post illness and surgery

This episode is brought to you by LOWA.

For 100 years, LOWA footwear has been known for it's emphasis on craftsmanship, technology, and keeping your feet secure on any mountain adventure. All Terrain Running by LOWA, has a collection of trail running models that are designed to excel on demanding terrain while delivering LOWA's acclaimed quality, fit and durability. Grippy lugs for secure traction, carbon rebound plate for energy return, and reptex uppers for durability – go ahead and elevate your trail running experience with LOWA. Explore the full collection at lowaboots.com. Get 10% off when you apply the discount code TRAILHEAD10."

As we head into the off season, Buzz and Corrine discuss the benefits of road running and cross training.

Corrine interviews Dylan Bowman of Freetrail. He thinks "trail running will save the world" You can get more info about Freetrail at Freetrail.com.

Buzz chats with 2 callers. Ivars is curious about training minimums. Can 1 mile a day get you through a 100 miler? Jill is ready to tackle night running. Is it something to practice, or can you save it for race day?

Buzz has just returned home after a successful trip to the Master's Trail World Championships. He and Corrine talk about what "World Championship" means in trail running right now and they discuss the athlete and spectator turnout in Madeira.

Corrine interviews Lakota runner Connor Ryan about his connection to the mountains, how he found running, and why inclusion is so important in ultrarunning. You can read the article "The need for Indigenous Inclusion in Ultrarunning" over at news.ultrasignup.com.

Real Runner Questions: Buzz the chats with David about how runners stay strong through the decides. Orly asks how to get off the injured list.

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