Podcast Episodes

How Much Running Is Too Much Running? Asking for a Friend (feat. Mario Fraioli)

This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan put coach and writer Mario Fraioli in the hot seat with their burning trail running questions. 

From “How slow is too slow?” to “When does running become …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Examined Run: Sabrina Little on Ethics, Excellence, and Everyday Choices

What does it mean to live a good life? And can your running practice help you get there? In this episode of The Trailhead, Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard sit down with Sabrina Little: ultrarunner, philo…

Published on 5 months ago

Meet The Rad New Trailhead Co-Host

Welcome Brendan Leonard to The Trailhead!
He’s the mind behind Semi-Rad, the master of stick figure cartoons, and now, he’s Zoë’s new co-host on The Trailhead. But instead of the usual "tell us about…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

A New Adventure Begins With Buzz Burrell

Big changes are happening at The Trailhead! In this episode, co-hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell reflect on Buzz’s legendary career in trail running and his next big adventure—his very own podcast, The…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

How to Run (and Love) Your First Ultra

Season 4 Episode 5

What makes someone want to run their first ultra? And more importantly—what makes them want to come back for a second? The reality is, most people who sign up for an ultra only do one. But why? And h…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Love on the Run: Running, Family and Relationship Advice from Trail Running Power Couples

Season 4 Episode 4

1:42 – Buzz and Zoë dive into how their relationship with running has evolved over the years. They explore what it takes to sustain a lifelong love of the sport—and Buzz dishes out some hard-earned r…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Scott Jurek and Tina Muir's Advice for Sustainable Running

Season 4 Episode 3

In this episode, Zoë and Buzz dive into their personal journeys toward identifying as environmentalists—exploring why that label can feel complicated and what it truly means to take action for the pl…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Keep Trail Running Weird: Celebrating the Trail Community

Season 4 Episode 2

Zoë and Buzz dive into what community means to them and why the Keep Trail Running Weird awards matter. Instead of focusing on elite athletes, these awards shine a spotlight on the everyday runners, …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Clare Gallagher and Luis Benitez on How Trail Runners Can Save the Planet

Season 4 Episode 1

00:40 Buzz and Zoë chat about how they connect with nature through trail running, and why all trail runners should think of themselves as environmentalists. 

6:48 Zoë interviews Luis Benitez, an envi…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Year in Trail Running and Bold Predictions for 2025

Season 3 Episode 25

It’s the end of 2024, and we’re wrapping up the year with a deep dive into the biggest trends, moments, and milestones in trail running. Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell share their top highlights from the y…

Published on 9 months ago