The Trailhead

The Trailhead isn’t your typical trail running podcast—we’re not dissecting splits or debating race strategies. Instead, hosts Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard take you straight to the heart (and funny bone) of the sport, celebrating the people, stories, and quirks that make trail running so special. With a mix of humor, heart, and a little irreverence, we explore the personalities, people, artists, and everyday athletes who give the sport its soul—because trail running is about more than just the miles.

Steve Magness on Real Toughness and Why Running Shouldn’t Suck
May 27, 2025 – 01:04:56
Alex Hutchinson on Why Doing Things the Hard Way Feels So Good
May 13, 2025 – 01:03:47
How Much Running Is Too Much Running? Asking for a Friend (feat. Mario Fraioli)
Apr 29, 2025 – 55:48
The Examined Run: Sabrina Little on Ethics, Excellence, and Everyday Choices
Apr 15, 2025 – 58:49
Meet The Rad New Trailhead Co-Host
Apr 1, 2025 – 42:50
A New Adventure Begins With Buzz Burrell
Mar 18, 2025 – 37:00
How to Run (and Love) Your First Ultra
Mar 4, 2025 – 54:42
Love on the Run: Running, Family and Relationship Advice from Trail Running Power Couples
Feb 18, 2025 – 50:43
Scott Jurek and Tina Muir's Advice for Sustainable Running
Feb 4, 2025 – 48:54
Keep Trail Running Weird: Celebrating the Trail Community
Jan 21, 2025 – 50:51
Clare Gallagher and Luis Benitez on How Trail Runners Can Save the Planet
Jan 7, 2025 – 54:53
The Year in Trail Running and Bold Predictions for 2025
Dec 10, 2024 – 01:10:20
Why Ultrarunners Find Purpose in Pain, And What Motivates Jamil Coury
Nov 26, 2024 – 49:34
Tara Dower Wants YOU To Do the Appalachian Trail
Nov 12, 2024 – 53:07
Why Robots Aren't Taking Over The Trails Just Yet
Oct 29, 2024 – 01:06:17
Randi Zuckerberg's Main Character Energy
Oct 15, 2024 – 53:09
Kílian Jornet's Biggest Mountain Adventure Yet
Oct 1, 2024 – 58:25
Jasmin Paris and David Roche on Their Record Breaking Runs
Sep 17, 2024 – 57:08
Fix Your Feet To Race Better
Sep 3, 2024 – 50:10
Runners Should Protect Public Lands. Here's How.
Aug 20, 2024 – 01:01:36
An American Runner's Guide To Europe
Aug 6, 2024 – 01:12:01
200 Mile Races Are Booming. Candice Burt Knows Why.
Jul 22, 2024 – 01:02:51
Courtney Dauwalter On Hardrock, Big Goals, and Double Cheeseburgers
Jul 9, 2024 – 51:52
Ryan Montgomery on Pride, Balance and Western States, Plus Diana Fitzpatrick on WSER’s Evolution
Jun 25, 2024 – 54:50
Mikey Mitchell On The Toughest Double You've Never Heard Of, And How Luis Escobar Captures Trail Running History
Jun 11, 2024 – 59:06
Healing Grief With a 460-Mile FKT
May 28, 2024 – 37:08
Taper Tantrums, Cat B and Fat Dog
May 14, 2024 – 33:57
Comebacks, AI Coaching, Short & Steep Running
Apr 30, 2024 – 33:16
Spring DOMS, Mammoth Trail fest & Cheap Shoes
Apr 16, 2024 – 45:09
The Most Epic Barkley yet? and Adaptive Running with Zach Friedley
Apr 2, 2024 – 45:17
Lululemon’s FURTHER, rising star Anna Gibson and Sleep vs. Eating
Mar 19, 2024 – 41:04
Community Racing, and the low down on run coaching with CTS’s Jason Koop
Mar 5, 2024 – 37:56
Shoes, Strava Legend Larissa Rivers, and All Age Running
Feb 20, 2024 – 34:23
Mental Health and Ultras with Drew Petersen and KTRW Award Winners
Feb 6, 2024 – 46:18
Winter Training, Callie Vinson and KTRW Winners
Jan 23, 2024 – 42:53
The Joy of Midwest Trail Running & Questions from Semi-Rad
Jan 9, 2024 – 36:25
UltraData: Reflecting on 10 Years of UltraSignup Data
Dec 15, 2023 – 26:11
2023 Wrap-Up & 2024 Predictions
Nov 21, 2023 – 23:41
UTMB, BTP and Paragliding
Nov 7, 2023 – 34:57
Rest, Andy Wacker & The Trail Team, Hiking As Training
Oct 24, 2023 – 32:06
Trailrunning Saves the World & Spiritual Strength
Oct 9, 2023 – 34:52
Where Buzz's Been, Sacred Stoke, and a Doomed Runner
Sep 25, 2023 – 38:32
Walmsley & Dauwalter Rule UTMB, Semi-Rad and Baked Beans
Sep 11, 2023 – 32:13
UTMB, Soft Rocking, and Racing a 50k
Aug 28, 2023 – 37:10
Zoë Rom, Tina Muir, and Buzz’s Skyrace
Aug 14, 2023 – 36:09
The Leans, Otter Pops, and Goldfish Memory
Jul 31, 2023 – 36:14
Pacing Style, Elk Traverse, and Advice for Young Runners
Jul 17, 2023 – 34:51
Courtney’s Run for Office, Salt, and Rattlesnakes
Jul 3, 2023 – 31:24
Broken Arrow Recap, UTMB History, and Buzz’s Ember
Jun 19, 2023 – 37:54
Broken Arrow, Skyraces, Via Ferratas, and Race the Cog
Jun 5, 2023 – 37:04