Zoë Rom
Zoë Rom is a journalist, writer, and podcast host based in Carbondale, Colorado. She’s the co-host and producer of The Trailhead Podcast and Your Diet Sucks Podcast, and co-author of the book “Becoming a Sustainable Runner” (2023).

Yep, You Are a Runner. Even When You’re Not Running.
Never question whether or not you are a runner. If you run, you are a runner. Even when you're not actually running.
Zoë Rom
June 11, 2026
Strength Training For Trail Running Durability
Strength training can be a key factor in improving endurance and durability for trail runners.
Zoë Rom
June 5, 2026
Is that the experiment you tried actually working?
From supplements to training, athletes are doing their own experiments. Here’s how to think critically about what works and what might be an expensive placebo.
Zoë Rom
May 26, 2026
What Happens When Ultra Goes Mainstream
Ultrarunning's mainstream surge means the sport is being translated, and translation can get things wrong, or fail to capture its authentic nuance.
Zoë Rom
May 22, 2026
The Importance of Celebrating Microwins
It’s good to set big, ambitious goals. Just make sure you celebrate the little wins along the way.
Zoë Rom
May 5, 2026
Embracing the Uncool as Trail Running Evolves
Trail running is suddenly cool, but you don't have to be. You just need to keep showing up however you are.
Zoë Rom
April 10, 2026
Women Are Getting Faster in Ultras. Here’s Why.
Women are getting faster in ultras. Here are some of the reasons behind the faster finishes in recent years.
Zoë Rom
April 6, 2026
Should Long-Distance Runners Be Worried About Colon Cancer?
Runners often normalize GI distress and brush off symptoms that can also the most common early warning signs of colorectal cancer. Should we be concerned?
Zoë Rom
March 24, 2026
Retracing Steps: Why You Should Repeat Races, Workouts, and Anything That Makes You Happy
Here's why repeating a race is less like running it again and more like actually running it for the first time.
Zoë Rom
March 13, 2026
13 Great Women’s Trail Running Events to Put on Your Calendar
Women's participation in trail and ultra events has been slowly but steadily increasing — and the numbers, for once, actually back that up. According to UltraSignup's own 2024 data, women represented 39.6 percent of all race entries, up from previous years and approaching the 41.3 percent peak set during the pandemic running boom. At sub-ultra…
Zoë Rom
March 6, 2026









