Podcast Episodes

Joe Grant: on Running, Creating, and Living in the Moment

Joe Grant has always blurred the lines between athlete and artist. From racing UTMB and Hardrock to biking between Colorado 14ers, Joe’s career has evolved into something bigger than competition—proj…

Published on 11 hours ago

Junko Kazukawa on Joy, Grit, and Running Into Her 60s

This week on The Trailhead, Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard sit down with one of ultrarunning’s most quietly legendary figures: Junko Kazukawa. A two-time Leadwoman, breast cancer survivor, and one of th…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Sarah Lavender Smith Finds Meaning in Midlife and the Midpack

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Published on 4 weeks ago

Nick Triolo on Running For No Reason and Not Chasing The Top

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This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan sit down with writer and ultrar…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Tommie Runz on Sobriety, The Speed Project, and the Ultra Mindset

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What happens when a road marathoner tackles one of the wildest ultra challenges out there, solo?…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Katie Schide Is All In at Hardrock

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UTMB champion. Western States course record threat. Field hockey state champion. Rock doctor…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Kofuzi on Being Non-Elite and How Filming Makes Running More Fun

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This week on The Trailhead, we’re joined by the one and only Kofuzi, a self-proclaimed non-e…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Abigail West on Making Art That Moves

This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan talk with Abigail West—trail runner, printmaker, and full-time creative who’s showing us what it means to run with purpose. Based in the lush foothills of …

Published on 3 months ago

Steve Magness on Real Toughness and Why Running Shouldn’t Suck

This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan are joined by performance scientist, coach, and author Steve Magness for a deep dive into the messy, meaningful side of mental toughness. Known for calling…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Hutchinson on Why Doing Things the Hard Way Feels So Good

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Published on 4 months ago