Best UltraSignup Podcasts (2024)

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Healing Grief With a 460-Mile FKT 37:08

12d ago37:08

37:08

Corrine and Buzz chat about Corine’s finish at Transvulcania, and an exciting update for the Trailhead. Corrine shares what she’s learned from hosting the Trailhead, and why everyday runners are the lifeblood of the sport. 12:56 Zoë Rom interviews Emily Halnon, whose recent book To The Gorge explores grief and resilience on the Pacific Crest Trail.…

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Tim Tollefson, Would You Rather? and Tripping Between The Pines 27:25

15d ago27:25

27:25

K-Pop star Tim Tollefson, who you may know from Instagram, drops in between the pines to talk about being a pro runner for a decade, how much money he makes, and his almost unbelievable wins at UTMB and Western States. Plus, get your very own Between Two Pines trucker hat, available now in the UltraSignup merch store. And get 10% off all Janji gear…

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Taper Tantrums, Cat B and Fat Dog 33:57

24d ago33:57

33:57

Buzz and Corrine chat about taper tantrums ahead of Corrine’s upcoming spring A race, and everything that goes into a successful taper. Corrine interviews trail runner and coach Cat Bradley. They discuss Cat’s impressive track record in the sport, Cat 2.0, her coaching, and how to race with nothing to lose. Your performance is not a measure of your…

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Comebacks, AI Coaching, Short & Steep Running 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

Buzz and Corrine chat about staying in the game when you hit a setback, physical, mental or emotional. Corrine talks with Tracer co-founder Joey Wilson about AI coaching and the future of tech in trail running. And Buzz chats with Six03 Endurance race director, Tom Hooper, about the joys of short and steep running on the East Coast. For 100 years, …

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Semi-Rad, NOT the Barkley Marathons, and a New Soap Opera 35:02

1M ago35:02

35:02

Curl up inside the mind inside the man behind Semi-Rad, Brendan Leonard. It’s nice and toasty and full of graphs in there. Plus, the boys break down the world’s most insane race that’s NOT the Barkley Marathons. And don’t miss the debut of Between Two Pine’s brand new soap opera: THE WESTERN STATE. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.…

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Spring DOMS, Mammoth Trail fest & Cheap Shoes 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

Corrine and Buzz chat about spring training, how to think about tune-up races, and everything you need to know about that familiar heavy muscle feeling you get after a big effort, known as delayed onset muscle soreness. Corrine talks to Mammoth Trailfest Race Director Tim Tollefson about his journey with body dysmorphia and building community with …

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The Most Epic Barkley yet? and Adaptive Running with Zach Friedley 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

Buzz and Corrine talk about what we are all talking about, Jasmin Paris’s epic finish at this year’s Barkley Marathon, a record 5 finishers, and the lore of Barkley. In an interview with Born to Adapt trail race founder, Zach Friedley, Corrine gets good advice, race directors should reach out to adaptive runners, have plans in place to accommodate …

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Lululemon’s FURTHER, rising star Anna Gibson and Sleep vs. Eating 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

Corrine and Buzz talk about the FURTHER ultra event last week in Palm Springs, records shattered by Camille Herron and how the event sought to push scientific understanding of female performance further. Plus, this event really hearkens back to the origins of ultra running – the 6-day race. Corrine interviews multisport athlete and rising track and…

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Amelia Boone, Pop Tarts, and Would Your Rather? Ultra Edition 35:42

3M ago35:42

35:42

Amelia Boone is one of the most accomplished OCR competitors in the history of the sport so it’s a shame that she appeared on the podcast. But if you’re curious about her secret love for slapping children, stealing iPod Shuffles, and housing Pop Tart, you’ll love this episode. This episode is brought to you by Janji and Currex enjoy exclusive disco…

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Community Racing, and the low down on run coaching with CTS’s Jason Koop 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

Race season is upon us, and Buzz and Corrine chat about how races are the cornerstone of the trail running community and they touch on some of the “closer to home” races they plan to be at this year. Let us know where you are racing this year at trailhead@ultrasignup.com or @ultrasignup on Instagram. Corrine talks with CTS coach Jason Koop about ho…

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Shoes, Strava Legend Larissa Rivers, and All Age Running 34:23

4M ago34:23

34:23

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 wonderin…

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Andrew Glaze, 200 Weeks x 100 Miles, and Scary Snakesy Wakesies 24:00

4M ago24:00

24:00

Andrew Glaze is an alien that has descended to earth just to run 100+ miles every week for more than four years and make us all look bad. The boys try to dissect him in this month’s episode. The episode is sponsored by Janji. Janjko makes running apparel for everyday exploration, with designs, materials, and features meant to help runners go furthe…

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Mental Health and Ultras with Drew Petersen and KTRW Award Winners 46:18

4M ago46:18

46:18

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 …

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Winter Training, Callie Vinson and KTRW Winners 42:53

5M ago42:53

42:53

Buzz and Corrine discuss how they use the dreadmill and maintain motivation during the winter months. For more information about Up For Air, check out the website: https://upforairseries.org/ 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 tw…

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Dylan Bowman, Predictions for 2024, and Some Rocks 31:59

5M ago31:59

31:59

The boys make predictions for ultrarunning in 2024 that are 100% guaranteed true or your money back. Then they talk with FreeTail (aka MingleTrack) founder Dylan Bowman and ask him if his Hardrock was bussin or suss AF. This episode is brought to you by Janji. Get 10% off Janji apparel with promo code BTP10. Go to janji.com to give it a try. This e…

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The Joy of Midwest Trail Running & Questions from Semi-Rad 36:25

5M ago36:25

36:25

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, m…

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Between Two Christmas Trees Holiday Special 10:04

6M ago10:04

10:04

Break out the bear bells for this holiday extravaganza bonus episode. The boys look back on the year in ultra, talk about a Christmas miracle, and perform their own holiday poem just for you.By UltraSignUp

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UltraData: Reflecting on 10 Years of UltraSignup Data 26:11

6M ago26:11

26:11

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 o…

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Western States 100 RD Craig Thornley and the Heinz Ketchup Challenge 23:32

6M ago23:32

23:32

So, Andy and Dom both got into Western States 100 and it has NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS INTERVIEW WHATSOEVER. PLEASE JUST ENJOY THIS INTERVIEW AND DON’T READ INTO IT AT ALL. THANK YOU. Get 10% off Janji apparel with promo code BTP10. Go to janji.com to give it a try along with Andy.By UltraSignup

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2023 Wrap-Up & 2024 Predictions 23:41

7M ago23:41

23:41

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 …

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World’s Funniest Runner Laura Green and a UTMB/WAM Exposé 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

Andy and Dom trade pines for cactuses as they get an exclusive interview with UTMB whistleblower “Steepthroat” and try to convince everyone’s favorite runner @lauramcgreen to finally run an ultra.By UltraSignup

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UTMB, BTP and Paragliding 34:57

7M ago34:57

34:57

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…

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Ethan Newberry, Racing In The Matrix, and How To Orienteer 25:00

8M ago25:00

25:00

In episode two, Andy and Dom imagine a world where you don’t have to run, help another Fartalk caller, and ask the Ginger Runner about his content creator masterplan.By UltraSignUp

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Rest, Andy Wacker & The Trail Team, Hiking As Training 32:06

8M ago32:06

32:06

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 f…

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Jamil Coury, Falling, and Taking Gels To Flavortown 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

In the first episode, Andy and Dom go Guy Fieri on gels, take a Fartalk caller question, and grill Jamil Coury on Big Running.By UltraSignup

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Between Two Pines Trailer 2:23

8M ago2:23

2:23

Introducing a running podcast for people who think running podcasts are stupid. This is an ultrarunning comedy podcast instead. So if you are looking for inspirational or deep, thought-provoking content, you will probably DNF your next race just from listening to this. Dom Grossman and Andy Pearson host this monthly variety show with guests who are…

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Trailrunning Saves the World & Spiritual Strength 34:52

8M ago34:52

34:52

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 th…

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Where Buzz's Been, Sacred Stoke, and a Doomed Runner 38:32

9M ago38:32

38:32

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, a…

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Walmsley & Dauwalter Rule UTMB, Semi-Rad and Baked Beans 32:13

9M ago32:13

32:13

In this episode, Buzz and Corrine marvel over Jim Walmsley, Courtney Dauwalter, and Zach Miller’s performances at UTMB. Then, Corrine talks with artist Brendan Leonard (often known as Semi-Rad) about his ultimate trail race. It includes Dropbag Jeff and all the French toast. You can see Brendan’s illustrations on UltraSignup. Buzz chats with two ca…

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UTMB, Soft Rocking, and Racing a 50k 37:10

10M ago37:10

37:10

Buzz and Corrine are in Chamonix. UTMB is all anyone is talking about. They discuss who to watch and try to make sense of the “stones” qualification system. Corrine talks with UltraSignup’s Rob Goyen about Dirt Circus trail party happening this fall. Dirt Circus will be in Flower Mound, Texas on September 30, Boulder, Colorado on October 7, and Pho…

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Zoë Rom, Tina Muir, and Buzz’s Skyrace 36:09

10M ago36:09

36:09

Buzz and Corrine chat about Buzz’s skyrace experience in Norway. Then Corrine interviews Zoë Rom and Tina Muir about their new book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet. “A healthy planet depends on your thriving and your community’s thriving. Your running depends on a healthy planet and a healthy commu…

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The Leans, Otter Pops, and Goldfish Memory 36:14

10M ago36:14

36:14

After Corrine placed 3rd at the Cascade Crest 100, Buzz and Corrine discuss whether running 100 miles is fun or just hard? And we learn how useful “goldfish memory” can be. Corrine then interviews last year’s UTMB winner, Katie Schide, about her life in a remote French village and our profile of her, “We Have Nothing, but We Have Everything.” And B…

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Pacing Style, Elk Traverse, and Advice for Young Runners 34:51

11M ago34:51

34:51

After Courtney Dauwalter set a new record at Western States without a pacer, Buzz and Corrine discuss the pros and cons of having someone run with you. Corrine interviews Michael Wirth about his full moon Elk Traverse FKT (54 miles, 23,500 feet of uphill). You can check out the gear he used for this adventure here. Then, Buzz chats with Kaitlyn abo…

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Courtney’s Run for Office, Salt, and Rattlesnakes 31:24

11M ago31:24

31:24

“Courtney wasn’t running out of her mind,” said Corrine in this week’s episode, “but her running was making us lose our minds.” This week, Buzz and Corrine talk Western States 2023, and contextualize Courtney Dauwalter rewriting the record books. “You’re my hero,” Jeff Colt told her, “Run for office!” Then, Corrine interviews USN writer Heather Bal…

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Broken Arrow Recap, UTMB History, and Buzz’s Ember 37:54

12M ago37:54

37:54

Our podcast hosts, Buzz Burrell and Corrine Malcolm, discuss all the action that took place at the Broken Arrow Skyraces. (Buzz won his age group and the age group below in the VK race!) Experience the Broken Arrow Excitement by watching our livestreams on YouTube. See the VK here, and the 23K here. Corrine speaks to Doug Mayer about his new book, …

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Broken Arrow, Skyraces, Via Ferratas, and Race the Cog 37:04

1y ago37:04

37:04

In this episode, Corrine chats with Brendan Madigan and Scott Rokis about the Broken Arrow Skyrace and UltraSignup’s live coverage of the event starting June 16. Then Buzz and Jamil Coury unpack Aravaipa Running’s recent partnership with White Mountain Endurance. The two of them also answer listener questions about putting on exceptional trail race…

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Drop Bags, DNFs, and Barefoot Shoes on Techy Terrain 35:08

1y ago35:08

35:08

On this week’s episode of The Trailhead, Corrine and Buzz ask a tricky question: Who’s the most important runner in the sport? Then, we hear from Heather Balogh Rochfort about handling the highs and lows of ultrarunning. See more of how to put your best foot forward in Heather’s article, “How to not DNF a 100-miler.” Then, Buzz answers real runner …

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Livestreams, Running with Dogs, and Birthday Run Projects 45:08

1y ago45:08

45:08

Race season is here! And with live events, comes live streaming. Corrine and Buzz go over the latest news in livestreams from UTMB, Golden Trail Series, and UltraSignup’s very own foray. Then, Jen Sotolongo is back, talking to Corrine about the best practices for running with your dog. You can read more tips from Jen on UltraSignup News. Later, Buz…

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Women Who FKT, Mandatory Gear, & Leaping From 100K to 100 Miles 33:56

1y ago33:56

33:56

On this episode of The Trailhead, Corrine and Buzz dive into safety and mandatory gear lists. They may seem overwhelming, especially depending on the country you’re racing in, but will you ever regret following them? Then, Corrine talks to Jen Sotolongo and Marta Fisher about the Women Who FKT project, which has inspired and encouraged more runners…

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Snowpack, Hellah Run Streaks, and Base Building 32:29

1y ago32:29

32:29

As we creep towards peak race season, Corrine and Buzz discuss how record snowfall this year could affect this summer’s events. Then, Corrine interviews Hellah Sidibe, former professional soccer player turned professional runner. They talk about his journey to ultrarunning, his run across America, and how his run streak became bigger than himself. …

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Trail Lore: Barkley, Learning Moments, and Racing Culture 30:49

1y ago30:49

30:49

Two weeks ago, we were all glued to Keith Dunn’s twitter page refreshing for updates on ultrarunning’s best-known secret. So this week, Corrine and Buzz dive into the Barkley Marathons (also see our beautiful photo piece on the race). Corrine interviews Eric Sutliff about trail running in the South and the things he’s learned since his first ultra.…

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Becoming a Pro, Taming Dragons, & New England Gnar 39:27

1y ago39:27

39:27

This week, Corrine and Buzz talk about what it takes to become a sponsored athlete—is it really just follower count? Corrine interviews Jenn Hughes, former editor-in-chief of UltraSignup News about her experience facing dragons and searching for joy during the blizzard year of Tor des Géants. You can read Jenn’s article “How to Tame a Dragon” at Ul…

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How to Cope: Injury, Runner's Low and Racing at Altitude 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

33:27

This week, Buzz and Corrine get real about how they tackle injury and the healing process. Then, Corrine interviews Emily Halnon about the emotional crash she experienced after running her dream race, the Hardrock 100. Emily first wrote about this in "The Runner's Low" for UltraSignup News. Later, Buzz gives Steven from Georgia some tips on trainin…

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Pro Runners Unite, Andrew Drummond, and KTRW Award Winners. 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

This week, Buzz and Corrine talk about the Pro Trail Runners Association (PTRA), a non-profit based in Switzerland that Corrine helped found. Corrine interviews Andrew Drummond, from Run the Whites, about our UltraSignup News article “Rock hopping with Run the Whites,” and his ultra-journey from helping Scott Jurek set an FKT to putting the White M…

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Arlen Glick and our Keep Trail Running Weird Award Winners 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

38:56

This week is a fun one! Buzz and Corrine discuss the best trail runners of 2022. You can read Buzz's Top 10 Cliff's Notes here: https://news.ultrasignup.com/the-best-of-the-best-2022/ Corrine interviews ultrarunning champion Arlen Glick about his fantastic race season and training in less than ideal situations. (You can read our article on him here…

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Year in Review, Predictions Ahead, and Allie Mac! 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

We’re back for Season 2! Buzz and Corrine talk “best of the year” 2022 and run through their 2023 predictions. Corrine predicts an increase in tibial stress reactions (due to carbon shoe proliferation) and Buzz admits that he’s run FKTs in shoes he bought at K-Mart! Corrine interviews Allie “Mac” McLaughlin about her amazing 2022 race season. And t…

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BONUS - UltraData Podcast: The Hardest Trail Races of 2022 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

54:55

***NEW PODCAST*** This ain't your normal Trailhead! We'd like to introduce a new podcast that we thought you might enjoy, UltraData. Matt Abbott walks us through how to develop an algorithm to rank UltraSignup’s races by difficulty. Along the way, he brings in some guests (Jeff Pelletier, Riley Brady, Arlen Glick, & Corrine Malcolm) to discuss what…

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Doping up, staying resilient, and starting again. 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

24:04

Illegal drugs are cropping up in the running world again; Buzz and Corrine talk testing and their own performance enhancing strategies. Then Corrine interviews Anita Cardinal, a Cree activist and lawyer, about running, resilience, and representation. Finally, Buzz and caller Jane brainstorm how to get back to ultra-distances after having a baby - w…

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World Record DNFs, being a Long Run dad, and when to “just smile” 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

23:20

Corrine and Buzz chat about the recent Backyard World Championships and how it’s possible to set a world record and DNF at the same time?! Corrine talks to elite marathoner Peter Bromka about balancing parenting and the long run, diving into his popular article “The Endurance Dad Dilemma.” Then Buzz talks with runner Brianne about how to stay posit…

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What’s the name of the game? 22:28

1+ y ago22:28

22:28

Corrine and Buzz talk about “crushing” and “dominating” on the trails with writer and pro-athlete Meg Mackenzie who penned the thought provoking article “Annihilate That Course and Obliterate Your Competition.” Does using violent language influence our sport experience? The UltraSignup community had heated reactions to the online article; listen in…

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