By 2009, Krissy Moehl had already finished second at Western States and claimed wins at both UTMB and Hardrock. For the 2012 season, with her entry into UTMB guaranteed as a past champion, she decided to up the ante and entered both the Hardrock and Western States lotteries to see if she could race all three in the same year. And guess what? She got in! Click the story to read about Krissy’s incredible summer and what running has come to mean to her.

“To know me is to know how much I love to run,” Krissy writes. “That the movement confirms my sense of self. That the community that surrounds trail running remains home to me no matter where I am. And that running alongside you is one of the strongest connections I can offer.“

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!)

Corrine speaks to Doug Mayer about his new book, “The Race that Changed Running: The Inside Story of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.” Is the iconic race around Mont Blanc a window or a door?

Then, Buzz answers a runner’s question about his own longevity, and how to avoid black toenails from running downhill.

The Trailhead Podcast is a production from UltraSignup News. This episode is presented by Sidas, your foot company. Use promo code TRAILHEAD20 for 20% off your entire purchase at Sidas.com.

Runners obsess over what shoes fit the best and give them the most control and comfort, but often overlook something just as important to comfort and performance: SOCKS! Socks play a huge role in keeping runners dry, warm, cool, and comfortable on their runs. Sidas has three lines of technical and innovative socks that maximize ventilation, reduce friction on the foot, and provide ample cushioning to reduce foot fatigue and injury.  

Learn about the differences between the Sidas Running Socks and see which one suits you best, then pick up a few pairs so you can be pain-free and comfortable on your runs! Use code TRAILHEAD20 at checkout to get 20% off your purchase.

⬆️ “me watching runners in absolute agony on an ultra livestream and consciously deciding to sign up for that exact race.” ⬆️

? Quoted: “People who come from track-and-field are very strong physically,” Kílian Jornet told the WSJ, “but your physical abilities aren’t going to save you in these high-altitude environments.” 

? 300 Pounds and Running: There’s a movement afoot! New groups are forming to make people at the back of the pack feel more comfortable with our sport.

? Video of the Week: The 2023 Broken Arrow Skyrace 23K!
* Also see: Allie Mac follow cam by Max Romey.

? Tweet of the Week: Weird facts with Candice Burt, who found that after running a record number of ultras in a row her “shoe size increased by full size,” among other things.

? Hat tip to Bryon Powell—who turned his personal running blog into iRunFar—as he runs off into the sunset. We appreciate all that you’ve done for the sport B-Pow, thank you! 

➡️ Lastly, here’s what we’re reading, watching, and listening to this week.