The Trailhead

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The Trailhead isn't your typical trail running podcast—we're not dissecting splits or debating race strategies.

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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.

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Run the Alps

Explore trail running tours in the European Alps with a company founded by Doug Mayer.

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Salomon

Discover the Salomon Genesis shoe, available at Running Warehouse, for your trail running needs.

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UltraSignup

UltraSignup is used for race registration and is the podcast network that hosts The Trailhead.

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Sidas

Sidas offers high-performance socks, insoles, and blister protection to keep your feet happy.

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Skratch Labs

Fuel your long runs the smart way with real food ingredients backed by science from Skratch Labs.

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The Buzz with Buzz Burrell

Listen to Buzz Burrell's new podcast for his perspective on the evolution of trail running and FKTs.

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Why Good People Make Better Runners

The Examined Run

This book explores the fascinating intersection of character development, everyday ethics, and endurance sports through running.

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Sabrina's ethics column

iRunFar

Read Sabrina Little's beloved ethics column, which explores the philosophical aspects of running and life.

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Wahoo KICKR RUN

The Wahoo KICKR RUN is the first smart treadmill designed for endurance athletes to help you train smarter.

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LMNT for Electrolyte Needs

LMNT provides a science-backed electrolyte formula, essential for ultrarunners, without unnecessary junk.

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Sabrina Little's iRunFar Ethics Column

Sabrina Little also writes a popular ethics column for iRunFar, discussing how running can serve as a 'laboratory for virtue'.

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Benefits of Wahoo KICKR RUN

The Wahoo KICKR RUN is a smart treadmill designed for endurance athletes, offering real-road feel and precision control for structured workouts and race-specific pacing.

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Sabrina Little's Book on Running Ethics

Sabrina Little, a philosopher, ultrarunner, and ethics professor, authored 'The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners', which explores the intersection of character development, ethics, and endurance sports.