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 & TIMES

• Playing 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 LINKS

• Foothills Endurance
• Pro Trail Runners Association
• “Tough Enough”
• Lazarus Lake NYT Profile
• BLISTER+
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