Corrine Malcolm on Running Media, Barkley Marathons Coverage, & Trail Trend Forecasting

Corrine Malcolm is a true trail multi-hyphenate. In addition to running professionally for adidas TERREX and recently launching her own coaching business, Corrine also covers the sport as a writer, editor, race broadcaster, and podcast host. Matt Mitchell recently sat down with her for a grab bag conversation on topics like the relationship between writing and editing; what makes for a good interview; the pros and cons of the way mainstream media outlets cover trail running; the Barkley Marathons; fitness trends; and much more.TOPICS & TIMESPlaying catch-up (3:27)New role & science writing (4:37)“Tough Enough” (7:26)Writing vs. editing (13:17)What makes for a good interview? (17:43)The PTRA & the future of trail running (25:53)Barkley Marathons: any press is good press? (38:08)The Norwegian Method (44:56)Trail running’s next hotspot (46:13)RELATED LINKSFoothills EndurancePro Trail Runners Association “Tough Enough”Lazarus Lake NYT Profile BLISTER+Become a Blister MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSCRAFTEDBlister PodcastGEAR:30Bikes & Big Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.