The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.
Fri, April 04, 2025
Alex Honnold | Fatherhood, Legacy, & Giving Back
Alex Honnold is among the most accomplished climbers in history. Bursting into the mainstream consciousness in 2008, Alex has personally changed what people have viewed to be possible in the vertical world. In 2017, Alex did the first ever free solo of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, a feat that many consider to be the greatest athletic accomplishment in history, and that was documented in the Oscar winning film, Free Solo. We're honored to host him on the podcast. Topics: Where Alex is the arc of his career His feelings recollecting to the times before he was famous The inspiration Alex took from climbing legend Peter Croft The state of climbing as a sport and the impact of the Olympics Training and the similarities between running and climbing How becoming a parent has impacted goal setting The physical and psychological toll of being a pro athlete for two decades Staying motivated over time Alex's relationship with competition The aftermath of Free Solo and what Alex called his "deployment to Hollywood" His home in Las Vegas and why it's a great place to live The Honnold Foundation A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href= "http://never2.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://never2.com/&source=gmail&ust=1743800126736
Mon, March 31, 2025
Rest Day | Salomon Athlete Presentation & Performance Program, Team Camps, & Race Results
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today: Salomon Athlete Team Presentation Team Camps (Salomon, TERREX, Asics, CRAFT, & Brooks) Chianti by UTMB Barkley Marathons Tenerife by UTMB Alex Proctor breaking Dylan's 14 year old CR Newsletter signup Adidas TERREX: New Faces Video Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to
Sun, March 23, 2025
The Big Alta Trailgating 28k Recap Show
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Big Alta. Our co-hosts today are Dylan Bowman, David Lam, & Paddy O'Leary. Thanks to the sponsors of the race, links below: SPEEDLAND - Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com NEVERSECOND - Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at - https://never2.com GOLDWIN - 15％off coupon: BIGALTA0323 at the SF store (where bib pickup is)
Sat, March 22, 2025
The Big Alta Trailgating 50k Recap & 28k Preview
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Big Alta. Our co-hosts today are Dylan Bowman, David Lam, & Paddy O'Leary. Thanks to the sponsors of the race, links below: SPEEDLAND - Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com NEVERSECOND - Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at - https://never2.com GOLDWIN - 15％off coupon: BIGALTA0323 at the SF store (where bib pickup is)
Fri, March 21, 2025
The Big Alta Trailgating 50k Preview
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Big Alta. This is our race preview show, setting up the weekend of racing. This show especially focuses on the 50k. Our co-hosts today are Dylan Bowman, David Lam, & Paddy O'Leary. Thanks to the sponsors of the race, links below: SPEEDLAND - Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear - @ https://www.runspeedland.com NEVERSECOND - Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at @ https://www.never2.com GOLDWIN - 15％off coupon: BIGALTA0323 at the SF store (where bib pickup is)
Wed, March 19, 2025
Johen DeLeon | The People's Champ Signs with SATISFY
Johen DeLeon is an up and coming pro trail runner from Crested Butte, CO. We discovered Johen at the Cirque Series A-Basin last September where he finished 2nd behind Patrick Kipngeno in a very competitive field. We did an interview with Johen after the race where the Freetrail team and the extended Freetrail audience fell in love with Johen, his personality, and his story. During that interview an idea was born to crowdfund Johen's participation at back to back Golden Trail World Series events on the following two weekends. It was the start of a great friendship. Today, Johen joins for a real long form chat about his background, goals for the future, and a really exciting new partnership with SATISFY. This weekend, Johen will race at The Big Alta 28k, making his competitive debut with his new sponsors. Follow Johen on IG Follow Johen on Strava Register for TrailCon Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href= "http://never2.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saf
Tue, March 18, 2025
Rest Day | Chuckanut Recap, Barkley Marathons Underway, Rod Farvard is BACK, Anton's New Deal, Chianti Questions, & The Big Alta
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today: Chuckanut recap Barkley Marathons is underway Rod Farvard breaks Jim Walmsley's CR at Santa Barbara Nine Trails Anton re-signs with La Sportiva Golden Tickets at Chianti this weekend The Big Alta schedule A lot more! Follow Keith Dunn on X Register for TrailCon Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to <a style= "color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href="http://ketone.c
Mon, March 10, 2025
Rest Day | Riley Brady to Nike, Sabrina Stanely to OnlyFans, Chuckanut, Chianti, & The Big Alta
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. The docket today: Riley Brady signs with Nike Sabrina Stanley signs with OnlyFans Jazmine Lowther signs with Arc'Teryx Cat Bradley signs with SATISFY Transgrancaria results Courtney Dauwalter's season opener Chuckanut preview Chianti by UTMB preview Jim Walmsley's season opener The Big Alta preview A lot more! Caleb Olson's Substack Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of
Wed, March 05, 2025
Seth Ruhling | Black Canyon 100k Champion & Course Record Holder
Seth Ruhling is a pro runner for The North Face living in Boulder, CO. A few weeks ago, Seth won and broke the course record at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. He's also a co-host of the viral sensation, Boulder Boys Podcast . This is his first appearance on the show. Follow Seth on Strava Topics discussed: Seth's approach to competition through the lens of the 2023 CCC Background and history with sport His breakout race at the 2019 JFK How Jim Walmsley influenced Seth How Zach Miller enabled Seth's first pro contract We talk about the Boulder Boys, exploring each person's unique spirit and how it impacts the group Seth's training and the groove he found building towards Black Canyon Seth's spiritual life The strategy and execution at Black Canyon Look ahead to Western States The Boulder Boys Podcast A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href= "https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q%3Dtrail%2520runnng&source=gmail&ust=1741228139174000&usg=AOvVaw0qA6Iq_JHRIgGS
Fri, February 28, 2025
Riley Brady | Black Canyon 100k Champion & Course Record Holder
Riley Brady is a pro trail runner living in Boulder, CO. Riley has been building a solid resume over the years but has recently broken through to achieve two huge back-to-back wins at the Javelina Jundred and Black Canyon 100k. This is Riley's first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Riley's move to boulder and the benefit of the community and training environment Being at peace and its benefits to performance Riley's background growing up on the east coast The benefits of not taking the safe route and setting big goals in life Riley's training and progression with coach David Roche Riley's win at Javelina, a performance that Riley was surprisingly not totally satisfied with The massive 30min CR at Black Canyon 100k Training towards Western States Being patient and waiting for the right sponsorship A lot more! Follow Riley on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com <li
Thu, February 27, 2025
Important Announcement | On x TrailCon
In this special bonus episode, we make an important announcement about On's presenting sponsorship of TrailCon . Soft-launching in 2024, TrailCon returns to Palisades Tahoe June 24th & 25th with the critical support of On - the Swiss running and performance brand that's been growing massively in recent years. This episode is broken into two parts. In the first half, David Kilgore joins the show again. The Global Head of Outdoor Athlete Strategy, David has been a critical member of the On team for years. David speaks about the partnership from On's perspective and how the brand is thinking about the trail market generally. In the second half, our TrailCon partners Brendan Madigan and Doug Emslie join to expand a bit on the format and the vision for what we hope TrailCon achieves in 2025. TrailCon is completely FREE and open to the public. Registration can be found here . Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopen
Sun, February 16, 2025
Trailgating Tarawera | Ruth Croft, Dan Jones, & Bianca Tarboton Post-Race Interviews
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!
Sat, February 15, 2025
Tarawera Post-Race Recap & Analysis
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. This is our official 102k pre-race show discussing the history of Tarawera, the course, the top contenders, and our predictions for how things might unfold. <span style= "color: rgb(
Fri, February 14, 2025
Tarawera 102k Race Preview & Predictions
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. This is our official 102k pre-race show discussing the history of Tarawera, the course, the top contenders, and our predictions for how things might unfold. <span style= "color: rgb(
Thu, February 13, 2025
Tarawera Trailgating | Hayden Hawks, Lotti Brinks, & Ruth Croft Pre-Race Interviews
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. Follow along for coverage all weekend and follow us on IG for race day coverage from the course. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!
Thu, February 13, 2025
Tarawera Trailgating | Helen Mino Faukner, Dan Jones, & Caitlin Fielder Pre-Race Interviews
Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a particular focus on the 102k where four Golden Tickets to Western States are on the line. Follow along for coverage all weekend and follow us on IG for race day coverage from the course. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!
Wed, February 12, 2025
Clare Gallagher | Carving a Different Path
Clare Gallagher is a professional runner for Patagonia, living in Boulder, CO. She is among the most decorated athletes of the last decade, winning many of the sport's most iconic events including Western States, CCC, Black Canyon, & Leadville. Outside of her athletic talent, Clare is also just a very interesting person. A third year PhD student, poet, and environmental advocate, Clare has always approached her career differently from other pro athletes. Clare is a close friend who I really respect. It was great to catch up again in today's episode. Topics discussed: Balancing her pro racing career and PhD work at CU Clare's current relationship with running, racing, and the expectations of pro athletes Her relationship with the digital world Clare's emerging interest in poetry and writing Her participation in the Snowman Race in Bhutan last fall What Clare is inspired about as an athlete in 2025 A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a style=
Fri, February 07, 2025
Rest Day | Trail News, More Free Agency, & New Event Announcements
Dylan and Corrine sit down to discuss current events in trail running: — HOKA athlete signings, including Corrine — Joyce Njeru to NNormal — Brooks signs young talent — Cody Lind to TERREX — Craft x trailfest. and the inaugural Mammoth 200 — New races, Mingus Traverse 82 & Alpenglow 100 BLACK CANYON FANTASY - https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en"
Mon, February 03, 2025
Dakota Jones | 100-Mile Record Attempt & Footprints Fundraiser
Dakota Jones is a longtime professional trail runner for NNormal, living in Salt Lake City, UT. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Footprints , an environmental non-profit that endeavors to nurture a new generation of leaders in tackling climate action projects in their local communities. On February 15th, Dakota will be chasing the 100-mile American Record at Jackpot Ultras in Las Vegas, NV, currently held by Zach Bitter in 11:19:13. As part of this record attempt, Dakota is raising money for Footprints , hoping to secure $30k to support the 2025 campers. Freetrail is proud to contribute and support the fundraiser. Topics discussed: Reflecting on 17 years in the sport Evolving with the times and continuing to improve Training for the record attempt How Footprints provides purpose for Dakota The idea of pursuing our life's work Collective action & heart work Footprints fundraising goals Dakota's goals for the rest of the season A lot more! DONATE TO FOOTPRINTS FOOTPRINTS FUNDRAISER DECK Sponsors: Use code
Thu, January 30, 2025
Mario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In
Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast . Every year, we get together to riff on various topics, especially focusing on our respective lives, running journeys, and media careers. It's become a very fun annual tradition. This year, we also discuss Mario's relationship with Vincent Bouillard and the running prowess of BYU alumni. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href= "https://fr
Mon, January 27, 2025
Rest Day | Trail Running News & Current Events
Corrine Malcolm returns to talk through some news in the trail running world. Topics: Learnings from the Stian Angermund episode Athlete free agency announcements Arc of Attrition and Hong Kong 100 results Way too early Gorge Waterfalls 100k preview Upcoming coverage of Black Canyon 100k and Tarawera Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at never2.com Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-sa
Wed, January 22, 2025
Stian Angermund | Suspension, Legal Defense, & Return to Racing
Stian Angermund is a two-time World Champion trail runner from Norway. One of the best performing athletes in the sport for the past decade, Stian has been noticeably absent from the racing circuit since OCC by UTMB 2023 – the 50k World Final – where Stian won for the 2nd time. After OCC, it came to light that Stian had tested positive for a diuretic called Chlorthalidone – a substance that is banned in and out-of-competition for masking other banned substances or facilitating rapid weight loss. Stian has spent the last year and a half defending himself against these allegations and has vehemently maintained his innocence. To my knowledge, this is Stian’s first time speaking about the subject in a long-form interview and, to his credit, he left nothing out-of-bounds, supplying me with all relevant documentation from the case. Of course, doping is serious, it does happen, and when it does, it’s a terrible violation of everything that makes sport great. At the same time, there are banned athletes who are innocent or who test positive under que
Wed, January 15, 2025
Michelino Sunseri | Grand Teton FKT & The Aftermath
Michelino Sunseri is a professional runner living in Driggs, ID. In September 2024, Michelino broke the existing FKT on the Grand Teton, held for 12 years by Andy Anderson - one of the longest standing and most iconic up/down speed records in mountain running. During the attempt, Michelino made the strategic decision to take the "Old Climber's Trail," deviating from the official route for a period during the descent. Michelino managed to lower the existing FKT by a little over 2mins, finishing in 2:50:50. A few days after the run, controversy emerged as it related to Michelino's decision to use the Old Climber's Trail, creating a debate about FKT ethics and whether Michelino deserved to retain the record even though he used a slightly different route from the previous record holder. A week later, on September 9th, Fastest Known Time officially rejected the record based on objections from the National Park Service based again on Michelino's decision to use the Old Climber's Trail instead of staying on the officially recognized route. On September 25, 2024, the NPS charged Michelino under 36 CFR 2.1(b) with an initial court appearance, a statute that carries a maximum penalty of $5,000 and/or six months in jail. In this podcast, we discuss the history of FKTs on the Grand Teton, including Michelino's personal history projecting the route. We talk through the ethics of FKTs and the grey area that exists and that this event revealed. We discuss the rejection of his FKT and the subsequent legal squabble that has ensued. Please visit the following links to learn more: Michelino's Strava file from the attempt Grand Teton FKT page Written recap of the ti
Sun, January 12, 2025
TROY Recap, Honorable Mentions, & Athlete Free Agency Update
Corrine Malcolm joins the show again to break down the news in trail running. Topics discussed: Trail Runner of the Year results & analysis Trail Performance of the Year results & analysis Athlete specialization and the disciplines represented in the results American bias and whether it was present in the 2024 results Feedback received from trail fans Honorable mentions: 11-20th TROY & 6-10 TPOY Pro athlete free agency Courtney Dauwalter 's contract extension with Salomon Big name athletes on the move David Roche intentionally remaining independent Stian Angermund 's post about the resolution of his suspension and return to racing Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off of your first order of Never Second nutrition at <a style= "color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href="http://never2.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://never2.com/&sour
Thu, January 09, 2025
Gina Lucrezi | Founding Trail Sisters & Running for Office
Gina Lucrezi is a longtime trail runner and the founder of Trail Sisters , a global organization providing education, resources, and community to female trail runners around the world. Recently Gina ran for Commissioner of Chaffee County where she lives in Buena Vista, CO. Her campaign was captured in a film made by Auteur Sportif which documents how Gina has led a life of service and how she plans to continue that work as a public servant. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Gina's background and how the seeds of her career were planted The founding story of Trail Sisters Growing and nurturing the community over time The introduction of Trail Sisters Approved standards The future of Trail Sisters as Gina prepares to take office Chaffee County, where it is and what makes it special The importance of local politics and why it "gets in your blood" The realities of campaigning, including fundraising and communication with constituents Her goals for her term A lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off Never Second nutrition at <a style= "color: rgb(17, 85, 204); cursor: pointer;" href= "http://never2.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "h
Mon, December 23, 2024
Karel Sabbe | FKT Legend & Barkley Marathons Finisher
Karel Sabbe is a trail runner for On from Belgium, specializing in long trail FKTs. Most notably Karel set the PCT FKT in 2016, the AT FKT in 2021, the Via Alpina FKT in 2021, and the PCT FKT again in 2023. He is also a Barkley Marathons finisher and Bigs Backyard Ultra World Champion. The longer and harder the adventures, the more he excels. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Karel's early exposure to long trail hiking The original inspiration to pursue FKTs The psychological and spiritual space Karel discovers in long efforts Karel's two completions on the PCT Comparing and contrasting the AT and the PCT Tara Dower's new AT FKT and their different approaches Karel's brother-in-law and crew chief Lessons from his 2023 Barkley finish Announcing his next big project beginning early next year A lot more! FOLLOW KAREL ON IG FOLLOW KAREL ON STRAVA KAREL'S PROFILE ON FKT Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href= "https://www.runspeedland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl=
Mon, December 16, 2024
Corrine Malcolm | 2024 Year In Review
Corrine Malcolm is a pro trail runner, media personality, and co-host of the Trail Society Podcast. She is our most frequent recurring guest and also Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief. As is our tradition, Corrine is back for our End of Year Podcast where we celebrate the 2024 trail running season. These are the categories that we review: Trail Runner Of The Year: Top-5 M/W Performance Of The Year: Top-3 M/F FKTs Of The Year Rookies Of The Year Overall Story of 2024 Bill Dooper Spirit Award - Someone who made an impact outside of being a good athlete Predictions for 2025 Personal highlights from 2024 and what we're excited about for 2025 Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | <a style="color: rgb(1
Wed, December 11, 2024
Nick Thompson | The Atlantic CEO & 50k Age-Group Record Holder
Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic , the famous American magazine and digital publisher founded in 1857. Before that, Nick was an Editor at both Wired and The New Yorker, developing a reputation for his great reporting, unique perspectives, and impactful stories across a range of subject matter. In addition to his amazing professional career, Nick has also been a committed runner for life, a talented marathon runner, who is now dabbling in trail and ultrarunning. Back in 2021, Nick set an age group American record for 50k running 3:04, famously at the same time that Des Linden broke the Women’s world record at the distance. Now, Nick is experimenting with trail and ultra running, doing a few 50 milers and a 100k, with at least some curiosity about the 100 mile distance. I’ve been a massive admirer of Nick’s for a while. A media guy who is also a runner, Nick is an inspiration for me and I’m honored to have him on the show. FOLLOW NICK ON LINKEDIN FOLLOW NICK ON IG FOLLOW NICK ON STRAVA <a style= "color: rgb(17, 85, 204); cursor: p
Tue, December 03, 2024
Lauren Gregory | Rookie of the Year
Lauren Gregory is a pro athlete for Nike Trail living in New England. This season, Lauren had a big breakthrough in her professional career, notching three top-10 performances in Golden Trail World Series races, including an amazing 2nd place finish at the World Final in October. She has a huge career ahead of her and we're excited to host her on the podcast. Topics discussed: Lauren's background and history with sport Her bronze medal from the 2017 Junior Mountain Running World Championship Winning an NCAA Cross Country National Championship Signing with Nike and the realities of going pro The Trail Team and how it's onboarded new athletes to trail running The advantages and disadvantages of living on the East Coast Her coach Ben True, and he's influenced her training Her 2024 season and reasons for the success Goals for the future A lot more! VOTE FOR TROY VOTE FOR TPOY FOLLOW LAUREN ON IG FOLLOW LAUREN ON STRAVA Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear <li style="ma
Thu, November 21, 2024
Aaron Lutze | Contract Season & The Pro Athlete Blueprint (REPLAY)
Aaron Lutze is a creator and sports marketing savant. He's also a dear friend and mentor who has had an enormous impact on my career as an athlete and content creator. Aaron recruited me to Red Bull and acted as my manager for many years. He's recognized as one of the best sports marketers in the industry. Now, Aaron and I co-host another podcast called Second Nature where we talk about the Outdoor Industry, endeavoring to help people build brands, businesses, and careers in the space. In this conversation, we talk about the past and present of athlete partnerships, the reasons brands sponsor athletes, the value of creating longform content, audience vs. community, the future of athlete partnerships, and a lot more! LISTEN TO SECOND NATURE SIGNUP FOR SECOND NATURE NEWSLETTER FOLLOW SECOND NATURE ON LINKEDIN SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); cursor: pointer;" href= "https://gog
Wed, November 13, 2024
Courtney Olsen | 50-Mile World Record Holder
Courtney Olsen is a pro runner for HOKA living in Bellingham, WA. She is also the brand new World Record holder for the 50-mile distance, something she was able to achieve last weekend at Tunnel Hill in Southern Illinois. Finishing in a time of 5:31:56, Courtney managed to lower the existing record held by Ann Trason for 33 years by nine minutes. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics we discuss: Courtney’s background and history with sport Her struggles with depression and finding purpose in her 20s The Bellingham Distance Project, a training group she helped to found 10 years ago Her passion for art and writing Her experience at lululemon’s FURTHER event where she was there supporting Devon Yanko Her huge podium performance at Comrades A deep unpacking of her WR at tunnel hill Look ahead to the 100k World Championship next month And a lot more! Follow Courtney on Strava Follow Courtney on Instagram If you enjoy listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please consider leaving us a review to help other like-minded listeners find our show. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from <a style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" href= "https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/re
Fri, November 08, 2024
Kilian Jornet | Zegama, Sierre-Zinal, & Alpine Connections
Kilian Jornet is one of the greatest athletes of all-time across all sports. His athletic accomplishments are staggering across trail running, alpinism, and ski mountaineering. This season he won Zegama for the 11th time, Sierre Zinal for the 10th time, and then completed a 1200km traverse of the Alps -- a personal project he called "Alpine Connections." Some topics we discuss: Kilian and Emelie’s expanding family and lessons from parenthood The value of exposing kids to a life of adventure Zegama, a race that Kilan has now won 11 times over 17 years Kilian’s training, including a fascinating discussion around belief, circadian rhythm and stress management Sierre Zinal, exploring how we maintain high performance as we get older Alpine Connections, talking about the vision, the complexities, flow state experiences, and artistic influences inherent in the project. Kilian's future goals including some exciting potential races in 2025 A lot more READ KILIAN'S MTNATH BLOG <p style= "caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;
Wed, October 23, 2024
Max Jolliffe | Moab 240 Champion on Addiction, Sobriety, Run Streaking, and Finding Purpose
Max Jolliffe is a pro runner for Satisfy living in Southern California. Max has only been in the sport for a couple years, accumulating experience and discovering his talent. Last week, Max had his biggest athletic breakthrough, winning and setting a new CR at the Moab 240. Max has a powerful personal story and it was great to get to know him in this conversation. Topics discussed: Max's struggles with addiction Getting clean and discovering purpose through running Run streaking and why he started 3+ years ago Max's tattoos and tattoo culture Discovering running talent and chasing goals The value of jumping in the deep end Max's sponsors Satisfy & Cadence Learnings from TDS The Moab 240 comeback victory A lot more! The Beach Kid -- Film about Max's race at TDS Follow Max on Strava Subscribe to Woah Max on YouTube Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to <a href="http://ketone.com/freetrail30" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.go
Fri, October 18, 2024
Tim Tollefson | Trail Running Optimism
Tim Tollefson is a pro runner for Craft Sportswear, living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He is also the Founder and Race Director of Mammoth Trail Fest . Tim is just eclipsing his tenth year as a trail runner where he's been one of the best athletes in the world. Approaching his 40th birthday, Tim is in a bit of a transition, still motivated to compete at the top while building the foundation for his next chapter. Tim is a longtime friend and our careers are unfolding in similar ways, making this a really fun conversation. Topics discussed: Creativity and craftsmanship The practical physical and mental realities of aging The importance of continuous self-work Living in alignment with personal values Burning clean fuel vs dirty fuel metaphorically Tim's 2024 season including his DNF at UTMB The rapid changes in the sport and increasing competition Tim's relationship with UTMB championship Vincent Bouillard Mammoth Trail Fest's growth The idea of pursuing your life's work The controversy and peaceful resolution of the Golden Trail race in Mammoth Tim's personal development Goals for 2025 A lot more! Craft's film about Tim's 2024 UTMB Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to <a href="http://ketone.com
Thu, October 10, 2024
Caleb Olson | Fastest Western States Debut, Mountaineering, & The SLC Trail Scene
Caleb Olson is a professional trail runner for Nike living in Salt Lake City, UT. In the last couple years, Caleb has had a remarkable streak of high performance, including qualifying for the World Championships, winning a Golden Ticket, and running 14:40 at Western States -- the fastest debut in the race's history. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Caleb's mountaineering exploits The current momentum in the SLC trail scene His history of being self-coached and why that might change soon The importance of good partners in life and sport Adapting to professional racing and rising to the occasion Caleb's strong 2023 season and signing with Nike His 2024 season including his amazing WS debut Lessons around desire, motivation, and a lot more! Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://w
Mon, September 30, 2024
Tara Dower | Appalachian Trail FKT Holder
Tara Dower is a trail runner and thru-hiker from Virginia. Last week, Tara Dower managed to lower the overall Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail (AT), previously held by the legend Karel Sabbe, by 13hrs. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: - Tara’s background - Her failed attempt to thru hike the AT in 2017 and her struggles with anxiety - Her relationships with former record holders like Karl Meltzer & Jenn Pharr-Davis - Her decision to go southbound instead of northbound - Doing Hardrock only three weeks before the attempt - Her slow start and need to make up a lot of time - We talk about her crew known as chump change and her crew chief Rascal - The saying that “the trail provides” and what that means practically - Compare and contrast her strategy with Karrel Sabbe’s - The character of the trail itself, what makes the AT different - We talk about the practical tactics of sleep and self care - A lot more! Subscribe to Tara's YouTube Follow Tara on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to <a href="http://ketone.com/freetrail30" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url
Thu, September 26, 2024
Jean-Marc Djian | Trail Running Shoe Dog, VP of Footwear SATISFY
Jean-Marc Djian is the brand new VP of Footwear for SATISFY and one of the OG shoe dogs of trail running. Jean-Marc worked at Salomon for almost 20 years, pioneering trail running footwear during an important moment for the sport. After Salomon, Jean-Marc went to The North Face where he was able to significantly improve the brand's footwear offering. We talk about his career and learnings from both brands and look ahead to the goals for SATISFY. Topics discussed: The intersection of science and soul Jean-Marc's Olympic hockey career & the psychology of the goalie The birth of Salomon trail running His relationship with Jean-Luc Diard, the Co-Founder of HOKA The 0 to 1 process for TNF footwear His transition to SATISFY and the intention behind it The evolution of trail footwear over time Athletes who are pushing their sport forward A lot more! Follow Benjamin Vadrines Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | <a h
Sat, September 07, 2024
Cirque Series A-Basin Post-Show with Champions & Rising Trail Stars
Freetrail’s first time at a Cirque Series event, the A-Basin event is the final of the 2024 series and has drawn an incredibly competitive field. Dylan talks to the race champions including Jane Maus, Patrick Kipnengo, and the breakout star from today: the men’s second place finisher, less than 45 seconds behind Patrick, Johen DeLeon. Johen is one of our favorite guests we’ve ever hosted and we are absolutely blown away by his race today. He is a master storyteller and we expect him to be the next big thing in trail running. Thanks to On for sponsoring Freetrail’s coverage this weekend! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world!
Sat, September 07, 2024
Patrick Kipngeno, Philemon Kiriago, Julian Carr & Adrian Macdonald | Cirque Series A-Basin Trailgating
Freetrail’s first time at a Cirque Series event, the A-Basin event is the final of the 2024 series and has drawn an incredibly competitive field. Dylan talks to some of the top athletes racing tomorrow, including Patrick Kipngeno, Philemon Kiriago & Adrian Macdonald. We also chat with Cirque Series founder and race director, and big mountain ski legend, Julian Carr. Note: due to travel schedules, we’ll be talking to some of the top women racers after the race in our post-race show tomorrow. Our coverage this weekend is brought to you by On. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | / dylanbowman Instagram | / runfreetrail YouTube | / freetrail Freetrail Ex
Fri, September 06, 2024
Katie Schide | UTMB Champion Post-Race Interview
Today we are joined by the 2024 UTMB champion, Katie Schide , the champ is here to recount the glory of her course record breaking day, running 22:09 in tough conditions, it was truly a historic performance and I’m honored she’d come on and share all about it. We talk about the goal setting around the WS/UTMB double, the recovery and training in between the two world class races, we talk about how Katie cultivates focus and preserves energy during UTMB week, we talk about her sub-22hr goal, the rationale behind it and the strategy to attempt to achieve the mark, we talk about her fearless racing strategy, her composure, her improvement over time at the race the conditions of the day and the strange attrition in the fields, we talk about Katie’s incredible season, and a lot more. Thanks to Katie for being willing to come on, hope you enjoy the episode. Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=
Sun, September 01, 2024
UTMB Week Final Thoughts & Wrap-up
Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand’s most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | https://fantasy.freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/Freetrail Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/ Twitter | <a h
Sun, September 01, 2024
Hayden Hawks | CCC Champion Post-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Hayden Hawks, about his amazing victory. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of
Sun, September 01, 2024
Toni McCann | CCC Champion Post-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to CCC champion, Toni McCann. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about th
Sun, September 01, 2024
Vincent Bouillard | UTMB Champion Post-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to UTMB champion, Vincent Bouillard about his amazing victory. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fa
Sat, August 31, 2024
UTMB Instant Reactions
What a race! The top athletes of the 2024 UTMB have completed the historic lap around Mont Blanc and this year’s race did not disappoint. Our team recounts the top stories, breakout performances, upsets, and more from the 2024 UTMB. In a breakout performance, Vincent Bouillard took the men’s win in blazing fast time of 19:54:23, the third fastest time in the race’s storied history, behind Jim Walmsley and Kilian Jornet. Vincent is a HOKA employee and unsponsored racer, making this an extra special performance. Katie Schide won the women’s race in a time of 20:09:31 course record time of, breaking Courtney Dauwalter’s record from 2022 by over 20 minutes. After her win at Western States this June, Katie has solidified herself as one of the best ultramarathon runners our sport has ever seen. Come back Sunday for our full week recap of the race and champion interviews with the winners of CCC & UTMB. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to learn about the innovation behind the brand’s most pinnacle trail release yet, HOKA will be opening their FlyLab™experience dedicated to the Tecton X 3 in celebration of UTMB, located at the HOKA Base Camp in Chamonix Village, and open from Tuesday - Friday of race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Fantasy | http
Fri, August 30, 2024
OCC Results + Recap Show with Francesco Puppi & Dani Moreno
This is Freetrail’s Official OCC Results + Recap show hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc We’ll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you’re following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Eli Hemming | OCC Champion Post-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to OCC champion, Eli Hemming about his amazing victory. Eli is the first American to win the race. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno! We’ll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you’re following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail deb
Wed, August 28, 2024
Ben Dhiman | 2024 UTMB Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ben Dhiman (Asics), who is racing UTMB this weekend. Ben is an American professional trail runner living in France. He had a breakthrough 2023 season, but had a disappointing DNF at UTMB in 2023. We hear from Ben on how he’s approaching this year’s race differently and are excited to see how it goes for him. You can watch our UTMB Preview Show to hear our team preview the entire UTMB field including Ben. Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno! We’ll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you’re following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for
Wed, August 28, 2024
Official Preview of the 2024 UTMB
This is Freetrail’s Official Preview show for the 2024 UTMB hosted by Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined by professional athletes Leah Yingling (lululmon) and Rod Farvard (HOKA). Our hosts preview the men’s and women’s fields, the course, conditions, and more. What did we miss? Let us know what you think in the comments! Make sure to tune into our full week of Trailgating shows. You can watch the previous shows here: Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48 OCC & CCC Race Previews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV9LwqDcMxc Come back Thursday for our Fantasy Predictions for UTMB show and a recap of OCC with Francesco Puppi and Dani Moreno! We’ll be out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage so make sure you’re following Freetrail @runfreetrail on Instagram. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on techn
Tue, August 27, 2024
Rémi Bonnet | 2024 OCC Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to le
Tue, August 27, 2024
Fuzhao Xiang | 2024 UTMB Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to le
Tue, August 27, 2024
Helen Mino Faukner | 2024 UTMB Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to le
Tue, August 27, 2024
OCC + CCC Preview Show
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 UTMB. Today Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm and Matt Daniels to preview both the OCC and CCC races. Thank you for listening! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Tue, August 27, 2024
Rod Farvard Signs with HOKA & 2024 CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to le
Tue, August 27, 2024
Hannes Namberger | 2024 UTMB Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hannes Namberger (Dynafit), who is racing UTMB this week. We talked to Hannes before UTMB in 2023 and much has happened in his life since. He and his wife welcomed their first child last year, and he's recently been on a racing tear. He won the Lavaredo 120k in June and the Grossglockner Ultra-Trail 50k in July. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidew
Tue, August 27, 2024
Ludovic Pommeret | 2024 UTMB Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ludovic Pommeret (HOKA), who is racing UTMB this week. Ludo won the Hardrock 100 in Silverton, Colorado, in July, solidifying he's one of the best mountain athletes in the world. We'll be eager to see him race this week on a course he knows well. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit c
Mon, August 26, 2024
Hayden Hawks | 2024 CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hayden Hawks (HOKA), who is racing CCC this week. After returning from injury and surgery, Hayden won the Black Canyon 100k in February, placed 3rd at the iconic Western States 100 in June and has been living and training in Europe this summer. Good luck, Hayden! In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Toni McCann (Terrex), who is racing CCC this week. Toni is the champion of the 2023 OCC, and recently won the 46k at the Broken Arrow Skyrace in June. We can't wait to see her race this week! Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a
Mon, August 26, 2024
Eli & Tabor Hemming | 2024 OCC Pre Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athletes Eli & Tabor Hemming (Terrex), who are both racing OCC this week. The Hemmings live, work and train together in Kremmling, CO. They are part of a stellar crop of young American sub-ultra distance specialists racing internationally in the last couple years. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a
Mon, August 26, 2024
Abby Hall| 2024 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris from entering the shoe. Launching just in time for the UTMB Mont Blanc World Series, The Tecton X3 will be seen on HOKA elite athletes competing at the highest level in Chamonix, France. Inviting consumers and fans of the sport to le
Mon, August 26, 2024
Toni McCann | 2024 CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Freetrail's 2024 UTMB coverage, the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who interviews top athletes and favorites for the key races this week: OCC, CCC & UTMB. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Toni McCann (Terrex), who is racing CCC this week. Toni is the champion of the 2023 OCC, and recently won the 46k at the Broken Arrow Skyrace in June. We can't wait to see her race this week! Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2024 UTMB. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before we head out on course to follow OCC, CCC and UTMB with photo and video coverage. We'll be back with post-race shows on Saturday and Sunday to recap the weekend of racing. You can listen to our Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB show hosted by Dylan Bowman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMeq7zXgm48. In this show, Dylan is joined by longtime co-host Corrine Malcolm, and Matt Daniels. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. What is the storyline you're most excited to follow? What did we miss? Let us know in the comments what you think! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes. Our 2024 UTMB coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. HOKA is a proud presenting partner of the UTMB series. And sponsor of this week’s Freetrail coverage.Check out the Freetrail coverage all week to learn more about their new release of the Tecton X3. AND if you are here in Chamonix, go experience the HOKA basecamp and join in all the Tecton demo opportunities across the week. Named after the earth’s tectonic plates, which inspired its parallel dual carbon fiber plate design, the Tecton X franchise has revolutionized the trail racing world – propelling athletes to new heights. The Tecton X3 features an upgraded midsole featuring two layers of PEBA foam, with one softer layer on top for cushioning and impact, and a slightly firmer layer underneath for agility proprioception on technical terrain. The propulsive parallel carbon fiber plates have evolved – now featuring winglets, the wider plates wrap strategically up the sidewall for additional control in key zones. In the upper, a new knit collar acts as a gaiter to help mitigate trail debris fr
Mon, August 26, 2024
The Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 UTMB
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 UTMB. Today Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm and Matt Daniels to discuss the top storylines heading into race week. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/
Wed, August 21, 2024
David Sinclair | Broken Arrow 46k & Speedgoat 50k Champion
David Sinclair is a professional trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Vermont. Though he flies under the radar, David is as talented and capable of a mountain runner as anyone in the USA. This summer he's registered two very impressive victories at the Broken Arrow 46k and the Speedgoat 50k, in addition to an FKT on Mt. Shasta . Follow David Sinclair on Strava REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off <a href="https://gognarly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-sa
Fri, August 16, 2024
Brendan Madigan, Mike Ambrose, Ted Knudsen & Wes Allen | TrailCon Retail Panel
On June 26th, Freetrail helped to launch TrailCon in partnership with Doug Emslie and Brendan Madigan - an industry conference focused on the present and future of the sport. Over four weeks, we are releasing the audio from each panel. So far we've shared the events panel and the media panel , and the brand & athlete panel . This week we're sharing the retail panel. Our panelists: Wes Allen (Moderator) - Owner, Sunlight Mountain Sports Brendan Madigan - Owner, Alpenglow Sports Mike Ambrose - Country Manager USA, NNormal Ted Knudsen - Owner, San Francisco Running Company Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from <a href= "https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.osprey.com/catalogsear
Wed, August 14, 2024
Jeff Browning | Cocodona, High Lonesome, & Colorado Trail FKT Attempt
Jeff Browning is an ultrarunning legend living in Flagstaff, AZ. He is one of the all-time winningest 100 mile racers and, at 53 years old, still competes at the highest level in the sport. This coming Sunday, Jeff will begin what he characterizes as the project of a lifetime -- an FKT attempt on the Colorado Trail. We talk about the preparation for the attempt and Jeff's motivation for the project. We also talk about Jeff's races at Cocodona 250 and High Lonesome 100. Donate to Warrior Trail Foundation in Jeff's Honor Colorado Trail FKT Kyle Curtin's Strava File Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to <a href="http://ketone.com/freetrail30" target= "_blank"
Mon, August 12, 2024
David & Megan Roche | State of Trail Running, Training Theory, Leadville, & Parenthood
Today we are joined by David Roche and Dr. Megan Roche for a fun and wide ranging conversation. David and Megan are top athletes, coaches, and co-hosts of the Some Work All Play podcast -- one of the most popular shows in running. We center the conversation around the state of trail running, sports science, and why it seems like everyone is getting significantly faster in the modern era. We also spend time talking about David and Megan's family life and athletic life, David's upcoming race at the Leadville 100, Megan's role as Co-Medical Research Director for the Western States 100, and parenthood as they prepare to welcome their second child. Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30
Fri, August 09, 2024
Sally McRae, Amelia Boone, David Kilgore, Ryan Montgomery, & Robert Meucke | TrailCon Brand & Athlete Panel
On June 26th, Freetrail helped to launch TrailCon in partnership with Doug Emslie and Brendan Madigan - an industry conference focused on the present and future of the sport. Over four weeks, we will release the audio from each panel. So far we've shared the events panel and the media panel , and this week we're sharing the brand & athlete panel. Our panelists: Sally McRae - Pro Athlete, Nike Amelia Boone - Pro Athlete & OCR World Champion David Kilgore - Global Director of Outdoor Strategy, On Ryan Montgomery - Pro Athlete, Janji & The Feed Robert Meucke - Global Head of Sports Marketing, Adidas Terrex Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition<
Wed, August 07, 2024
Tom Evans | Transvulcania, Lavaredo, UTMB Prep, & Podcasting
Tom Evans is a professional trail runner from the UK. He is one of the most decorated athletes in the world, a champion of many top races including Western States and CCC. This season he's had two solid second place performances at Transvulcania and Lavaredo as he's worked towards his major goal for the 2024 season -- the full course at UTMB. Topics discussed: Tom's coaching relationship with Yngvild Kasperson and Toni McCann Thoughts on Western States Racing cross country and the benefits translating to trails Tom's race at Transvulcania Adjusting his racing calendar mid-year Tom's race at Lavaredo The final training and preparation for UTMB The Ultra Sound Podcast A lot more! Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirectu
Fri, August 02, 2024
Billy Yang, Meghan Hicks, Zoë Rom, Brian Metzler, & Corrine Malcolm | TrailCon Media Panel
On June 26th, Freetrail helped to launch TrailCon in partnership with Doug Emslie and Brendan Madigan - an industry conference focused on the present and future of the sport. Over four weeks, we will release the audio from each panel. Last week we shared the events panel and this week is the media panel. Our panelists: Billy Yang - Filmmaker, Billy Yang Films Meghan Hicks - Editor in Chief, iRunFar Zoë Rom - Podcast Host & Producer, UltraSignup Brian Metzler - Editor in Chief, Outside RUN Corrine Malcolm - Editor in Chief, Freetrail Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&u
Wed, July 31, 2024
Michael Brandt | The Sport Of Entrepreneurship
Michael Brandt is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ketone IQ -- a cutting edge ketone supplement that has become incredibly popular in the world of endurance sport and has grown into an eight figure business. Michael is also a passionate athlete, 2:40 marathoner, and computer scientist who synthesizes all his life experience into his business career. Ketone IQ has also been a great partner of Freetrail -- Visit ketone.com/freetrail30 to get 30% off your subscription of this game changing product. Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=1
Fri, July 26, 2024
Craig Thornley, Catherine Poletti, Jamil Coury, Tim Tollefson, & David Callahan | TrailCon Events Panel
On June 26th, Freetrail helped to launch TrailCon in partnership with Doug Emslie and Brendan Madigan - an industry conference focused on the present and future of the sport. Over the next four weeks, we will release the audio from each panel, starting today with the events panel. Our panelists: Craig Thornley - Race Director, Western States 100 Catherine Poletti - Co-Founder, UTMB Jamil Coury - CEO Aravaipa Running Tim Tollefson - Race Director, Mammoth Trail Fest David Callahan - Co-CEO, UltraSignup Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "
Tue, July 23, 2024
Karl Meltzer, Nico Mermoud, & Jared Smith | Speedgoat Live Podcast
This is a live panel discussion recorded at the 2024 Speedgoat Mountain Races in Snowbird, UT. Our guests today: Nico Mermoud - Co-Founder of HOKA Karl Meltzer - Winningest 100 mile runner in history Jared Smith - Global Product Line Manager, Performance Footwear at HOKA We discuss the founding story of HOKA, the initial connection with Karl Melzter, the creation of the Speedgoat footwear franchise, and a lot more! Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=172178715243
Thu, July 18, 2024
Rod Farvard | Western States 100 Runner Up
Rod Farvard is a professional trail runner from Mammoth Lakes, CA. This season, Rod has had two world-class, breakout performances - a Golden Ticket win at the Canyons 100k, and a 2nd place finish at Western States, running the 2nd fastest time in history. This is his first long form appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: The value of taking chances Rod’s analytical approach to training The 2023 UTMB and the learnings from the race Rod’s coach and their long-term multi-sport relationship An nutritional epiphany after Black Canyon Super shoes on the trails Rod’s win at Canyons 100k Deep dive on the WS performance Recent examples of Rod betting on himself Where he’s racing next A lot more! READ ROD'S BLOG Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirec
Sun, July 14, 2024
Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 Hardrock 100 - the iconic mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our coverage is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Thu, July 11, 2024
Camille Bruyas | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 Hardrock 100 - the iconic mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our coverage is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Thu, July 11, 2024
Katharina Hartmuth | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 Hardrock 100 - the iconic mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our coverage is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Thu, July 11, 2024
Zach Miller | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 Hardrock 100 - the iconic mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our coverage is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Thu, July 11, 2024
Francois D'Haene | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 Hardrock 100 - the iconic mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our coverage is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Thu, July 11, 2024
Ludovic Pommeret | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
This is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2024 Hardrock 100 - the iconic mountain ultramarathon in the San Juan mountains of Colorado. Our coverage is made possible with the support of our sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ
Tue, July 02, 2024
Western States 100 Recap Show | Tim Tollefson & Ryan Thrower
Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921 Keywords Western States, Rod Farvard, Jim Walmsley, Hayden Hawks, Katie Schide, Fuxhao Xiang, Eszter Csillag, sprint finish, top 10 finishers, record-breaking times, Western States, race, performances, breakthroughs, challenges, perseverance, letting go, gratitude
Fri, June 28, 2024
2024 Western States 100 Fantasy Prediction Show
Get ready for a full week of Freetrail coverage leading into the 2024 Western States 100. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before we turn our work towards the race broadcast all weekend. Our show on Thursday June 26th at 3pm PT is our final show before the big race and is our official Fantasy Prediction show for the 2024 Western States 100! The show will be broadcast on YouTube like all shows, but is also open for a live audience to join us. If you're in Olympic Village on Thursday, please stop by Coffeebar at 3pm and join us! The show will be hosted by Dylan Bowman, with co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson. Tune in to hear our hosts make their final picks for the race. We also have a few special guests joining us so this is one you won't want to miss! All week, our shows will be broadcast from 'The Freetrail Saloon' in Coffeebar Olympic Village. You can tune in live each day and you can join us in person Thursday since that show will be broadcast on YouTube in front of a live audience. See you at States! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. The top 3 Fantasy winners at Western States will receive sweet prizes. Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Wed, June 26, 2024
2024 Western States 100 Preview Show
Get ready for a full week of Freetrail coverage leading into the 2024 Western States 100. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before we turn our work towards the race broadcast all weekend. On Wednesday June 26th at 11am PT, join us for our official preview show of the 2024 Western States 100. The show will be hosted by Dylan Bowman, with co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson. Tune in to hear our hosts talk about this year's race, the key players, the conditions, the favorites, and much more. We have a few special guests joining us so this is one you won't want to miss! All week, our shows will be broadcast from 'The Freetrail Saloon' in Coffeebar Olympic Village. You can tune in live each day and you can join us in person Thursday since that show will be broadcast on YouTube in front of a live audience. See you at States! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. The top 3 Fantasy winners at Western States will receive sweet prizes. Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Wed, June 26, 2024
The Amazing History of the Western States 100
Get ready for a full week of Freetrail coverage leading into the 2024 Western States 100. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before we turn our work towards the race broadcast all weekend. On Tuesday June 25th at 3pm PT, join us to discuss the Top Moments in the History of the Western States 100. The show will be hosted by Dylan Bowman, with co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson. Tune in to hear our hosts talk about some of the biggest moments from the history of the race. We have a few special guests joining us so this is one you won't want to miss! Second Sunrise by John Trent: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Sunrise-Decades-History-Endurance/dp/B0BS76MFMR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Z55PI1FG5QZK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.49-5xCJpTpXSAscAZji5lcS72JDfMFL0ElMmOJbCViL0ovSmBPdDaoeaQ_aR9_1XlJ-4Xw8LcmKNllwF6J1BUg.7kz-Sm-71u0afatesoOa_fsvxxV3TMCPwOjXmJNSH1c&dib_tag=se&keywords=second+sunrise+john+trent&qid=1719352533&sprefix=second+%2Caps%2C3372&sr=8-1 All week, our shows will be broadcast from 'The Freetrail Saloon' in Coffeebar Olympic Village. You can tune in live each day and you can join us in person Thursday since that show will be broadcast on YouTube in front of a live audience. See you at States! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events. The top 3 Fantasy winners at Western States will receive sweet prizes. Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | <a
Mon, June 24, 2024
Jim Walmsley Pre-Race Interview + Top-10 Storylines of the 2024 Western States 100
Get ready for a full week of Freetrail coverage leading into the 2024 Western States 100. We'll have a daily show Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday before we turn our work towards the race broadcast all weekend. We'll kick things off on Monday June 24th at 3pm PT, where we'll discuss the Top 10 Storylines of the 2024 Western States 100 and are joined by the one and only, 3x champion and course record holder, Jim Walmsley. The show will be hosted by Dylan Bowman, with co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson. Tune in to hear what our hosts consider the top 10 storylines to follow in this year's race. We have a very special guest joining us so this is one you won't want to miss! All week, our shows will be broadcast from 'The Freetrail Saloon' in Coffeebar Olympic Village. You can tune in live each day and you can join us in person Thursday since that show will be broadcast on YouTube in front of a live audience. See you at States! Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . The top 3 Fantasy winners at Western States will receive sweet prizes. Our Western States coverage is brought to you by our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their generous support and belief in Freetrail. Join us and your favorite trail characters for the Thursday morning shakeout run at at 7:30am Thursday at the Saloon, nestled in Palisades at Coffeebar. You can register for the shakeout here: ttps://westernstatesshakeoutrunpresen-9777.splashthat.com/ Friday, you can join the HOKA family for the High Camp challenge, details here: https://hokahighcampchallenge.splashthat.com/ For those following along, HOKA has unveiled the highly-anticipated Tecton x2.5, inspired by the pair that conquered UTMB. Reservation details have been shared with Western States athletes and can be claimed starting Friday at the Fleet Feet EXPO. If craving that stoke from afar; the global release of the Tecton x3 hitting shelves worldwide this August. Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube
Sun, June 23, 2024
23k Podium Performers & Weekend Recap | Broken Arrow Trailgating
Freetrail is the Official Media Partner of the 2024 Broken Arrow Skyrace and is hosting a series of Trailgating shows all weekend plus capturing content out on the courses each day. In this episode, host Dylan Bowman is joined by co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson and a host of special guests to recap the Broken Arrow 23k race and share their reactions for the full weekend of racing. We kick off the show joined by 23k podium finishers Jade Belzberg, Eli Hemming, Tabor Hemming, Taylor Stack, and Meikael Beaudoin-Rousseau. Later in the show, we bring Thomas Neuberger up, founder of running media giant Believe in the Run. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Sat, June 22, 2024
46k Champions & Podium Performers + 23k Preview | Broken Arrow Trailgating
Freetrail is the Official Media Partner of the 2024 Broken Arrow Skyrace and is hosting a series of Trailgating shows all weekend plus capturing content out on the courses each day. In this episode, host Dylan Bowman is joined by co-hosts Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson and a host of special guests to recap the Broken Arrow 46k race. Today, we are joined by race champions Toni Mccann & David Sinclair as well as podium finishers Adam Peterman, Jeff Mogavero, Klaire Rhodes & Amanda Basham. At the finish, the hosts preview the Broken Arrow 23k race taking place on Sunday. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events . Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Fri, June 21, 2024
VK Champions & Podium Performers + 46k Preview | Broken Arrow Trailgating
Freetrail is the Official Media Partner of the 2024 Broken Arrow Skyrace and is hosting a series of Trailgating shows all weekend plus capturing content out on the courses each day. In this episode, host Dylan Bowman is joined by co-host Corrine Malcolm, Tim Tollefson and a host of special guests to recap the Broken Arrow VK race. To kick off the show, they are joined by men's race champion, Patrick Kipngeno, women's race champion, Joyce Njeru, and additional top finishers from the race. At the finish, the hosts preview the Broken Arrow 46k race taking place tomorrow. Want to learn more about Freetrail? Check out Freetrail.com to learn more and consider joining our membership community, Freetrail Pro, to be part of the best global online community of passionate trail runners. Best sport in the world! Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Thu, June 20, 2024
Craig Thornley & Topher Gaylord | 2025 Western States Golden Ticket Calendar
Today my guests are WS Race Director Craig Thornely and WS Board Vice President Topher Gaylord. Together the three of us work every year to construct the Golden Ticket calendar as part of our responsibilities with the race organization. In today's episode, we discuss the 2025 Golden Ticket Calendar, and more importantly, the rationale that went into the decisions so that the global trail community can understand our thought process. SUBSCRIBE TO THE WSER YOUTUBE CHANNEL Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman&source=gmail&ust=1718988283592000&usg=AOvVaw3l
Thu, June 13, 2024
Des Linden | Olympian & Boston Marathon Champion
Des Linden is a professional runner for Brooks living in Michigan. She is one of America's most decorated distance athletes - a two-time olympian, Boston Marathon champion, and 50k World Record Holder. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Des’s reputation for being a workhorse and having a blue collar attitude Her transition from college to pro running Her early move to the marathon Living in MI as opposed to other training hotbeds The realities of being an Olympian and competing at the games Her exposure to trail running Her experience at UTMB Aging and retirement for pro athletes Her trip to Japan with Tim, Magda, & Ruth Her new role as Chief Running Adviser at Brooks Her media projects including her book, podcast, and race commentary And a lot more! Des's Book Choosing To Run Nobody Asked Us REGISTER FOR TRAILCON Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off <a href="https://gognarly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gognarly.com/&source=gmail&ust=1718330971024000&usg=AOvV
Wed, June 05, 2024
Amelia Boone | Embracing Uncertainty & Athletic Career Transition
Amelia Boone is a longtime pro athlete living in Colorado. Amelia is one of the most decorated OCR athletes ever, winning four World Championships across Spartan and Tough Mudder. She has also had a decorated trail running career over many years. A few weeks ago, Amelia published a newsletter titled " Past My Prime ," which explores aging as a pro athlete, yet finding joy as a lifelong practitioner of sport. That newsletter inspired this episode and occupies the bulk of the conversation. Topics Discussed: Amelia's relationship with writing Her motto for 2024, "maybe" Becoming an unsponsored athlete Her inability to enjoy her prime athletic years The balance between happiness and performance Keeping a career outside of pro sport, even as a World Champion Finding joy in her career transition Turning 40 The idea of retirement Pursuing purpose in life Her current relationship with running Goals for the future A lot more! Subscribe to Amelia's newsletter REGISTER FOR TRAILCON Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from <a href= "https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.osprey.com/ca
Thu, May 30, 2024
Philipp Ausserhofer & Dylan Bowman | Live Podcast from BOA's European HQ
Philipp Ausserhofer is a professional trail runner living in Innsbruck, Austria. He is the 2021 winner of the Mozart 100k, a race that I will be participating in this weekend. We talk about his history as a mountaineer, his development as a trail runner, his recent win at Snowdonia by UTMB, goals for UTMB Mont Blanc, and a lot more. We also talk about my upcoming race and answer some audience questions. REGISTER FOR TRAILCON Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to ketone.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https:/
Wed, May 22, 2024
Grayson Murphy | Two-Time World Champion
Grayson Murphy is a pro runner for Saucony, living in Utah. She is a two-time trail running world champion in 2019 and 2023. In addition to being among the best short course athletes for several years, Grayson was one of the first to be a true crossover runner, racing on the road, track, and trail. She's also an entrepreneur, building a stationery business as she pursues running at the highest level. No matter what she does, Grayson brings a sense of professionalism and intention, contributing to her amazing success. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: What makes Grayson unique Her collegiate Coach Kyle Kepler at the University of Utah Her late start to running and fast development Her relationship with her twin sister Her engineering degree Struggles when she went pro for NAZ Elite Leaving the program and finding her calling on the trails Her 2019 World Championship Her entrepreneurial journey Her mixed feelings on social media Moving back to UT and the significance of her home state Her GTWS debut Her upcoming wedding and her fiance's retirement from pro skiing Her expected 2024 racing schedule A lot more! RACIN' GRAYSON TRAINING LOGS REGISTER FOR TRAILCON Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from <a href= "https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearc
Fri, May 17, 2024
Hannah Allgood & Ryan Thrower | Transvulcania & Tillamook Burn Recap
This week is a special episode and new format on the podcast. Our guests are Hannah Allgood , pro athlete and coach, and Ryan Thrower , Freetrail Co-Founder and Creative Director. In addition to being a great friend, Hannah coaches both Ryan and I in our athletic goals. Coincidentally we all raced last weekend and we all had great days, so we decided to jump on the pod and record an episode about it. Topics included: Hannah's personal and athletic background Her personal transformation and path to coaching The importance of emotional health for performance Hannah's friendship with Ryan Trail Running Radio Her race at Transvulcania Recent epiphanies from sport psychology Ryan's race at Tillmook Burn 50 miler Coaching Ryan towards Western States My race at Tillmook Burn 20 miler What's next for Hannah's racing career LISTEN TO TRAIL RUNNING RADIO GET COACHED BY FREETRAIL HANNAH'S SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST - LORI EATON REGISTER FOR TRAILCON Sponsors: Join our <a href= "https://thefeed.com/teams/freetrail-podcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://ww
Thu, May 16, 2024
Announcing TrailCon
Today's episode is an announcement of TrailCon , a brand new industry conference for the sport of trail running. TrailCon will launch on June 26th, the Wednesday in between Broken Arrow and Western States, for an afternoon of conversation about the present and future of our sport with some of the leading voices and stakeholders in the industry. My guests today are my co-founders in the event -- Brendan Madigan, Owner of Alpenglow Sports and Broken Arrow RD, and Doug Emslie, a 30-year events industry leader. In today's episode we talk about the vision and purpose of the event and then unpack the content of the panels we'll host. A brief summary of TrailCon: 2:30-3:00pm - Registration & Coffee 3:00-3:30pm - Events Panel 3:30-4:00pm - Media Panel 4:00-4:30pm - Brands & Athletes Panel 4:30-5:00pm - Trail Retail Panel 5:00-7:00pm - 100 Mile Happy Hour & Networking Event TrailCon is FREE and open to the public. Visit trailconference.com to register.
Wed, May 08, 2024
Corrine Malcolm | Mid-Season Trail News & Commentary
Corrine Malcolm is pro athlete, Trail Society podcast co-host, and Freetrail Editor-in-Chief. She joins this week to talk through some of the news and race results that have occurred recently in trail running. Some topics we discuss: Our respective upcoming races this weekend Katie Schide & Courtney Dauwalter's recent historic performances The conclusion of the 2024 Golden Ticket chase The Golden Trail World Series season debut in Asia Trail running in the Olympics Madeira Island Ultra Trail results Live reactions to Cocodona 250 Transvulcania preview Mid-season TROY watchlist Ben Dhiman's Substack Listen to Trail Society Listen to Second Nature Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off <a href="https://gognarly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gognarly.com/&source=gmail&ust=171521
Thu, May 02, 2024
Chris Myers | Black Canyon 100k, Gorge Waterfalls 50k, & Western States Training
Chris Myers is a professional trail runner living in Boulder, CO. He is also a visual effects artist in the entertainment industry, working on movies, TV, and streaming media. This year, Chris finished 3rd at the Black Canyon 100k, earning a Golden Ticket to Western States. He then won and set the course record at the Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Chris is among the new class of young pros changing the game in trail running and this is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics discussed: Artistic background and influences Art for work vs. art for recreation The state of the entertainment industry Growing up in Southern California Moving to Boulder Training under coach David Roche Being an underdog Dealing with nervousness Black Canyon 100k performance and the duel with Jupiter Carera Casas Gorge Waterfalls 50k victory Crewing for Makai Clemons at Canyons 100k Goals and training for Western States A lot more! Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Go to hvmn.com/freetrail30 for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.co
Sun, April 28, 2024
Trailgating | Canyons Post-Race Show with Katie Schide, Rod Farvard, & Drew Holmen
This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons instant reactions race recap show after Canyons by UTMB. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Paddy O'Leary, and David Lam Guests: Katie Schide, Rod Farvard, Drew Holmen, Kim Gaylord, & Topher Gaylord Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Fri, April 26, 2024
Trailgating | Fantasy Prediction Show
This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and David Lam. Topics: Weather/course update - Predicted top contenders - Anticipated breakthrough performers - A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Fri, April 26, 2024
Adam Peterman | Canyons 100k Pre-Race LIVE Pod
This is a live podcast from the race expo at the 2024 Caynons 100k presented by HOKA. Watch our short film on Adam here: https://youtu.be/pd8IPIOwP1E
Fri, April 26, 2024
Trailgating | Canyons Preview Show with Hayden Hawks & Emily Hawgood
This is Freetrail's 2024 Canyons prediction show. Four Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in a very competitive 100k race. We will also preview the talent-packed 50k. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Hayden Hawks, and Emily Hawgood. Topics: Potential race dynamics - Weather/course update - Competitive density - Men's and women's preview - Anticipated breakthrough performers - A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Freetrail Links: Website | https://freetrail.com/ Freetrail Pro | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Wed, April 24, 2024
Lotti Brinks | The Big Alta 50k & Gorge Waterfalls 100k Champion
Lotti Brinks is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Boise, ID. Originally from Germany, Lotti came to the States to study design and now operates design consultancy with her husband, Aaron. In the past couple years, Lotti has established herself as one of the great young rising stars in the sport. Last year she won the Grindstone 100k, a Golden Ticket race, earning her way into the 2024 Western States 100. This season, Lotti won The Big Alta 50k and the Gorge Waterfalls 100k, continuing the incredible momentum in her athletic career. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Topics Discussed: Lotti's design background Early running influences Lessons from building a knife business Design collaboration and business building with her husband The driving force of joy and optimism Lotti's introduction to trail and ultra running Coaching relationship with Tyler Green Breakthrough performance at Grindstone Her races at The Big Alta and Gorge Waterfalls Her final training block and goals for Western States ADAM PETERMAN TRAINING VIDEO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from <a href= "https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=trail%20runnng" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.osprey.com/catalogsearch/result/?q%3Dtrail%2520runnng&source=gmail&ust=1714003516589
Thu, April 18, 2024
Greg Vollet | Golden Trail World Series Director
Greg Vollet is a long time influential professional in the trail running industry. He was the athlete manager for Salomon for many years before transitioning to focus solely on the Golden Trail World Series , one of the premier racing platforms in the sport. The GTWS begins this weekend with the Kobe Trail in Japan where some of the best athletes in the world will kick off their racing season. Topics discussed: The original Salomon Running TV videos Developing the sport vs developing a brand Lessons about building community The founding story of Golden Trail The unique structure of the series The impact of media and the GTWS digital strategy The impact of Eurosport broadcast distribution The power of focusing on short course racing The expansion into Asia this year Greg's views on trail running's future as an olympic sport A lot more! Play Fantasy for Kobe Trail Watch the Chasing Dreams Series Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off <a href= "https://www.runspeedland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.runspeedland.com/&source=g
Thu, April 11, 2024
Karl Meltzer | Ultra Running Legend
Karl Meltzer is an ultra running legend, living in Colorado. He is the winningest 100 mile racer in history, recently securing his 50th victory. He's also been a leader and pioneer in so many ways as the sport has matured in the last two decades. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Topics covered: The Value of simplicity Karl’s golf prowess The founding story of HOKA and Karl’s history with the brand Building a career in the sport and some of the great stories from the old days The 2012 Run Rabbit Run 100 Kyle Skaggs 2008 Hardrock His friendship with Jeff Browning His 50th 100-mile victory a few weeks ago So much more! GORGE WATERFALLS 100K LIVESTREAM GORGE WATERFALLS 50K LIVESTREAM Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition
Thu, April 04, 2024
Molly Seidel | Olympic Bronze Medalist
Molly Seidel is a professional runner for PUMA living in Flagstaff, AZ. She famously qualified for Team USA in her first marathon and then earned a Bronze Medal in the Tokyo Olympics. Last week, Molly made news when Canadian Running reported that she was on the start list for the Canyons by UTMB 50k coming up later in April. Her first trail ultramarathon gave us the perfect excuse to finally do a podcast. Topics discussed: Molly's early experiences with running Relationship with her sister Izzy and the creation of Sad Girl Track Club The post-Olympic come down Molly's relationship with fame Her reverse learning curve in the marathon Coach Jon Green Her experiences at Speedgoat 28k and UTMB The inspiration to do Canyons and goals for the race Training for the trails Her relationship with PUMA Who she admires Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="https://free
Sat, March 30, 2024
Jasmin Paris | Barkley Marathons Finisher
Jasmin Paris is a veterinarian, mom, and ultrarunner from Edinburgh, Scotland. Last week she became the 20th person and first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, a legendary endurance challenge in Frozenhead State Park in Wartburg, Tennessee. Finishing in a time of 59:58:21, Jasmin barely completed the course under the 60hrs cutoff, inspiring thousands of people around the world. We go deep on the Barkley performance in this podcast. Topics discussed: Introduction and Personal Background Career as a Veterinarian and Academic Background Love for Learning and Academic Approach to Athletics Intuition and Confidence in Finishing the Barkley Marathons The Importance of Uncertainty in the Barkley Marathons Dealing with Uncertainty and Challenges Intellectual and Mathematical Approach to the Barkley Marathons The Slim Margin of Finishing the Barkley Marathons The Difficulty of the Barkley Marathons Jared Campbell's Act of Sportsmanship Encounters with Fellow Finishers The Final Moments of the Race Reflections on the Achievement Dealing with Attention and Inspiring Others Memorable Moments with Other Finishers Acknowledging Damien and Family Support Admiration for Those Who Keep Trying Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_bl
Tue, March 26, 2024
Devon Yanko | The Life & Times of Fast Foodie
Devon Yanko is a professional runner for lululemon living in Salida, CO. She has had a long and very successful career inside and outside of sport. In addition to being a pro athlete, Devon has owned and operated several businesses, mostly in the world of culinary arts. Two weeks ago, Devon and her teammates finished a 6-day run of self-transcendence as part of lululemon's FURTHER project. In that time, Devon ran a total of 313 miles and participated in one of the most significant research studies ever conducted in women's sports. Devon and Nathan's Homesteading Instagram Topics discussed: The origin of Fast Foodie and the pursuit of culinary arts Small business ownership Selling her business and moving to CO The history of trail and ultrarunning in Marin County The value of not specializing as an athlete Goals for FURTHER and the life changing experience of participating Goals for the rest of the season A lot more! Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition R
Fri, March 22, 2024
Second Nature, Episode #1 | The Business of FURTHER & Kevin Plank's Return as Under Armour's CEO
This is episode #1 of Second Nature . A new media project from Dylan Bowman and Aaron Lutze , Second Nature focuses on the business of outdoor -- providing analysis and commentary on what's evolving in the outdoor, action, and endurance sport market. In the first episode tackle the following products: Business planning process for FURTHER The challenge of being authentic in a new category and with a new consumer Developing footwear as a world-class apparel brand The danger of losing focus on lululemon's core markets of yoga and athleisure The vision, marketing, and distribution of FURTHER What lululemon could have done better History of Kevin Plank and Under Armour and his return as CEO Brand, Product, Content: Substack & ROA Hiking Next week we'll be back to talk a bit more about the short and long-term vision for Second Nature, the intersection of fashion and outdoor, and Rich Roll's new podcast network. In the meantime, signup for our newsletter .
Thu, March 21, 2024
Camille Herron | Six Day World Record Holder
Camille Herron is a world champion and world record holding ultrarunner. She is perhaps the most decorated athlete in the history of timed ultra events. Last week, Camille completed the lululemon FURTHER event in Southern California. A team of ten women set off to test their limits, running "further" than ever before. In the process, Camille broke the following world records: 300 miles 400 miles 500 miles 500k 600k 700k 800k 900k 3-Day WR 4-Day WR 5-Day WR 6-Day WR We talk all about the vision, preparation, and execution of this pioneering ultra event. The History of Six Day Racing Sponsors: Join our Nutrition Club with The Feed and get $80 to spend on nutrition Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=1711077394483000&usg=AOvVaw1nuQbDVHLmlzZ-
Wed, March 13, 2024
Tabor Hemming | Cattle Ranching, Adidas TERREX, Career Development, & The Big Alta
Tabor Hemming is a professional trail runner for Adidas TERREX living in Kremmling, CO. She has been one of the stellar crop of young American sub-ultra distance specialists racing internationally in the last couple years. We get to know her in this first appearance on the show. Topics discussed: Tabor's personal and athletic background Family history and cattle ranching Joining Adidas TERREX Racing collegiately at CU Nordic skiing history Career development and the importance of self-investment The start to the 2024 season The Big Alta The Hemmings YouTube channel Goals for the future A lot more! Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code FT15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data
Fri, March 08, 2024
Andy Pearson | Ultrarunner & VP of Creative for Liquid Death
Andy Pearson is an ultrarunner and VP of Creative at Liquid Death , living in Southern California. He's also the co-host of a trail running podcast called Between Two Pines , distributed by UltraSignup. He's made his career in advertising and creative, winning industry awards along the way. He's also a longtime ultrarunner who has competed in races like Western States, Big's Backyard Ultra, Barkley, and Cocodona 250. Topics discuss: Andy's personal and professional background The difference between entertainment and marketing "The art of stupidity" The value of thinking irrationally Creating viral products Liquid Death's famous Super Bowl ad Maintaining a disruptive posture as Liquid Death scales Andy's running career The creative genius of Lazarus Lake Between Two Pines A lot more! Andy's personal website Liquid Death's Super Bowl ad Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code FT15 for 15% off <a href="https://gognarly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noop
Fri, March 01, 2024
Shannon O'Grady | Trail Running Nutrition Masterclass #2
Shannon O'Grady is the CEO of Gnarly Nutrition , our longest tenured partner. She is also a PhD Sports Nutritionist with incredible knowledge about fueling for performance and recovery. This is her second appearance on the show -- the first being one of our most popular episodes ever. We use this as another opportunity to blast through a laundry list of nutrition topics to help you be more informed about your nutrition choices and strategies. Topics discussed: Shannon's new role as CEO The Gnarstool Podcast Micronutrients vs macronutrients Metabolism Carbohydrate periodization Lifestyle hydration Calories vs. grams of carbohydrates Supplementing with protein during ultra races Alcohol's impact on performance Salt intake outside of training Acidic vs alkaline diets A lot more! SHANNON'S FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE PODCAST Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code FT15 for 15% off <a href="https://gognarly.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://gognarly.com/&source=gmail&ust=1709345339383000&usg=AOvVaw0jeLlI6v
Fri, February 23, 2024
Trailgating | 2024 The Big Alta Preview, Presented by GOLDWIN
Trailgating kicks off Mountain Outpost's coverage of the inaugural running of The Big Alta in Marinwood, CA. This is a pre-race show co-hosted by Dylan Bowman and Corrine Malcolm to preview the action ahead of the races. They'll talk about the course, the condition, and the fields assembling for both the 50k and the 28k. The Big Alta 50k Fantasy: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/... The Big Alta 28k Fantasy: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/... See below for links and discount codes from our brand partners: Goldwin: Use code BA15 for 15% off your purchase of this great Japanese outdoor apparel - https://www.goldwin-global.com/us/gui... Speedland: Use code Freetrail10 for 10% off your purchase of this great trail footwear - https://www.runspeedland.com/ Ketone IQ: Visit <a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--display-type yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazdQQmVKSWRrZnZOaTJGWHhjR2plV2t0TXl2
Wed, February 21, 2024
Zoë Rom | The Rise of Indie Brands & Changing Trail Media
Zoë Rom is the Editor in Chief of Trail Runner Magazine and Managing Editor of Women's Running. She is also a host of The Outside Show. She is one of the most respected journalists in the sport, writing two fantastic pieces recently that we center the episode around. The articles are The Rise of Indie Running Brands and How Fan Service is Changing Running Media . Topics discussed: Nichification of sports Brands as identity signalers Social media's role in empowering new brands The DTC business model The importance of differentiation Fan service in media The state of journalism Trade offs made as an editor A lot more Read Peter Abraham's blog on The Nichification of Sports . Also his post from the Olympic Trials Marathon . Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off <a href= "https://www.runspeedland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.runspeedland.com/&source=gmail&ust=1708564502389000&usg=AOvVaw2mNw50f7uceKk
Thu, February 15, 2024
Justin Grunewald | Dry January, Sponsorship Landscape, & Tarawera
Justin Grunewald is a professional runner and physician, living in Boulder, CO. At the end of January, Justin posted about his experience giving up alcohol for a month and how it impacted his running and personal health. His post resonated with me and created a great opportunity to finally have Justin on the podcast. Topics covered: Dry January Justin's observation of alcoholism as a physician How giving up alcohol impacted his training, relationships, and mood The importance of moderation The sponsorship landscape in trail running Agents in pro trail running Justin's training for Tarawera and goals for the season A lot more! Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="n
Sun, February 11, 2024
Trailgating | Black Canyon 100k Recap Show
This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k recap show. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, and The Boulder Boys - Matt Daniels, Seth Ruhling, and Adam Merry. Topics: - Delayed start Men's and women's top-10 Aid Station Fireball's top-5 stats Fantasy recap Boulder Boys next races Super Bowl predictions A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/5dbb8e05-237b-440d-b02a-5c7852546e00 Subscribe to Mountain Outpost: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkBVF0sQGsJa-272eFUpTsw Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Yo uTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang%3Den&source=gmail&
Fri, February 09, 2024
Trailgating | Black Cayon 100k Prediction Show
This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k prediction show. Six Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in one of the most competitive races to ever take place on American soil. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and 2019 Black Canyon champion, Matt Daniels. Topics: - Level of the modern pro athletes Potential race dynamics Weather/course update Competitive density measurements Men's and women's predictions Anticipated breakthrough performers A lot more! Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/5dbb8e05-237b-440d-b02a-5c7852546e00 Subscribe to Mountain Outpost: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkBVF0sQGsJa-272eFUpTsw Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Yo uTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1707450712247000&usg=AOvVaw3BwdW3PXxX1IHEE5Uw
Fri, February 09, 2024
Trailgating | Black Canyon 100k Preview Show
This is Freetrail's 2024 Black Canyon 100k preview show. Six Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 are on the line in one of the most competitive races to ever take place on American soil. Our hosts today are Dylan Bowman, Corrine Malcolm, and 2019 Black Canyon champion, Matt Daniels. Topics: Course preview and conditions Weather Elite men's preview Elite women's preview Our coverage is made possible by HOKA. Check out their wide range of trail running products at: https://www.hoka.com/en/us/ Play fantasy trail running: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events/... Subscribe to Mountain Outpost: https://www.youtube.com/@UCkBVF0sQGsJ... Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | <a href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-experts/" ta
Mon, February 05, 2024
Jon Rea | From Runner to Racer
Jon Rea is a professional trail runner for HOKA, living in Boulder, CO. In 2023 he finished 4th at CCC and broke the CR at Javelina Jundred. Next weekend, Jon lines up as one of the favorites at the Black Canyon 100k. This podcast is a companion conversation for a training video Freetrail released, documenting one of the final key workouts in Jon's build to Black Canyon. In the podcast we discuss the following topics: Jon's background and family "From runner to racer" philosophy Team sports as the foundation for his running career This important moment in Jon's career His training for Black Canyon Flux workouts His unorthodox taper strategy The value of hardwork His PhD work and career at RMI Not needing a Golden Ticket "Big Cat Mode" Who Jon admires Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/
Fri, February 02, 2024
Mario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In
Mario Fraioli is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of The Morning Shakeout podcast , he is also a coach to many athletes across all formats of running. He’s one of the most respected people in the sport and more importantly he’s a high character, high integrity person, and a good friend. As we've done each of the last three years, this episode is an annual check in where Mario and I compare notes on life, running, and career -- where we are, what we're inspired about, and what we're struggling with. Zach Miller's Article on iRF Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Roark Apparel -- Listen to the ad or DM us for the code Freetrail Links: <a href= "https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=1706946811691000&usg=AOvVaw2FeM8oN5zUQ6
Mon, January 29, 2024
Andrew Bumbalough | Bowerman to Black Canyon
Andrew Bumbalough is a former professional track and road racer for the Bowerman Track Club who now works as a product line manager at Nike. Boasting a 2:10 marathon PR, Bumbi will be making his ultra debut, chasing a Golden Ticket, at Aravaipa's Black Canyon 100k where I will serve as his crew chief. He is a close friend returning for his second appearance on the pod. Topics discussed: Andrew's arrival in the national spotlight in High School The incubator Retirement and career transition Working at Nike after being sponsored by the brand Mix of emotions about his pro career Trail inspiration at Canyons 100k His training and psychology ahead of Black Canyon Being self-coached for the first time People he admires A lot more SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl=
Wed, January 24, 2024
Anna Frost | Trail Running Legend
Anna Frost is a trail running icon. The native New Zealander has had one of the most decorated careers of any athlete in the last two decades. She has since moved on from elite level racing but is still involved in the sport through coaching , guiding , and with her foundation Sisu Girls . Topics covered: Anna's current relationship with running Kiwi roots and trail running origin story The early days of the Salomon international Team Hardock and her community in Silverton Career management Aging as an elite athlete Current projects State of the sport A lot more! CHECK OUT "HOME" -- SHORT FILM ABOUT FROSTY Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at <a href="http://hvmn.com/FREETRAIL30" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl
Thu, January 18, 2024
Dylan Bowman | Ask Me Anything
For the first time in a few years, we're doing an AMA episode! After sourcing questions on Instagram, Harmony steps in to act as the host to pose fun questions from the community. Topics we cover. Previous career path Podcast prep strategies 2024 Freetrail priorities Having faith when taking a leap Mt. Rushmore of trail running Early peers and mentors Inspiring sporting performances from 2023 Challenges that have led to personal growth Favorite books and music Harmony's support and our family dynamic Frustrating and rewarding parts of Freetrail Goals for 2024 People I admire Things Mentioned: Ben Dhiman's Substack Rick Rubin's pod with Rory sutherland Rick Rubin's book <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Curious-Science-Creating-Business/dp/0062388428/ref=sr_1_5?crid=18J16HDX7L8YA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMS
Wed, January 10, 2024
#1 TROY | Courtney Dauwalter & Jim Walmsley
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. Today we speak with the winners of the 2023 Trail Runner Of The Year, Americans Courtney Dauwalter and Jim Walmsley . Courtney's highlights: 1st place at Western States 100 1st place at Hardrock 100 1st place at UTMB Jim's Highlights: 1st place at Istria by UTMB 1st place at UTMB 1st place at Nice by UTMB Thanks for following along to the 2nd annual Trail Runner Of The Year! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30
Tue, January 09, 2024
#2 TROY | Remi Bonnet & Katie Schide
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #2, we're joined by Remi Bonnet from Switzerland and Katie Schide, an American who lives in France. Remi's highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon 1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent 1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest Katie's Highlights: 2nd place at Western States 100 2nd place at OCC 1st place at Diagonale des Fous Check back in tomorrow for the winners! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30
Mon, January 08, 2024
#3 TROY | Sophia Laukli & Zach Miller
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #3, we're joined by Americans, Sophia Laukli and Zach Miller . Sophia's highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc Marathon 1st place at Sierre Zinal 1st place at Pikes Peak Ascent Zach's Highlights 1st place at Tarawera by UTMB 100 Miler 6th place at Long Trail World Championship 2nd place at UTMB Check back in tomorrow for #2! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30
Sun, January 07, 2024
#4 TROY | Tom Evans & Toni McCann
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #4, we're joined by Tom Evans from Great Britain and Toni McCann from South Africa. Tom's highlights: 2nd place at Black Canyon 100k 1st place at Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB 50k 1st place at Western States 100 Toni's Highlights: 1st place at Transvulcania 48k 1st place at OCC 1st place at Ultra Trail Cape Town 55k Check back in tomorrow for #3! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30
Sat, January 06, 2024
#5 TROY | Grayson Murphy & Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #5, we're joined by Grayson Murphy from the USA and Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz from France. Grayson's highlights: Double USA Mountain Running Champion (Vertical & Up/Down) 3rd place Vertical World Championship 1st place Up/Down World Championship Aurelien's Highlights 2nd place at the Maxi Race 80k 1st place at Hardrock 100 1st place at Diagonale des Fous Check back in tomorrow for #4! Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30
Fri, January 05, 2024
#6 TROY | Judith Wyder & Jonathan Albon
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #6, we're joined by Judith Wyder from Switzerland and Jonathan Albon from Great Britain. Judith's highlights: 2nd place at Short Trail World Championship 1st place at Mammoth Trail Fest 2nd place at Golden Trail World Series Final Jonathan's Highlights: 3rd place at Zegama 1st place at CCC 1st place at Grand Trail Des Templiers Check back in tomorrow for #5! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ: HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30
Thu, January 04, 2024
#7 TROY | Germain Grangier & Claire Bannwarth
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #7, we're joined by French duo Germain Grangier and Claire Bannwarth . Germain's Highlights: 1st place at Mont Blanc 90k 3rd place at UTMB 2nd place at Diagonale des Fous Claire's Highlights 1st place at MONTANE Winter Spine Race 1st place at Tahoe 200 1st place at Kodiak by UTMB 100 Check back in tomorrow for #6! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ
Wed, January 03, 2024
#8 TROY | Leah Yingling & Stian Angermund
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #8, we're joined by Leah Yingling from Salt Lake City, UT and Stian Angermund from Bergen, Norway. Leah's highlights: 2nd place at Way Too Cool 50k 9th place at Western States 100 8th place at UTMB Stian's Highlights 1st place at Istria by UTMB 69k 1st place at Short Trail World Championship 1st place at OCC Check back in tomorrow for #7! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ Sub Hub Podcast with Stian
Tue, January 02, 2024
#9 TROY | Tyler Green & Ruth Croft
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. In #9, we're joined by Tyler Green from Portland, OR and Ruth Croft from New Zealand. Tyler's highlights: 3rd place at Transgrancanaria 2nd place at Western States 100 7th place at UTMB Ruth's Highlights: 6 races, with 4 victories 1st place at Zugspitz Ultra Trail 1st place at Ultra Trail Cape Town Check back in tomorrow for #8! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ
Mon, January 01, 2024
#10 TROY | Anthony Costales & Blandine L'Hirondel
For the first 10 days of 2024, Freetrail will be rolling out our Trail Runner Of The Year award, presented by Ketone IQ . The award recognizes the top-10 male and female athletes of the 2023 season, as voted on by 1000 trail runners from around the world. To start the countdown, in #10, we talk to Anthony Costales from Salt Lake City, UT and Blandine L'Hirondel from France. Anthony's highlights: 1st place and CR at Black Canyon 100k 3rd place at Western States 100 3rd Place at Ultra Trail Cape Town Blandine's Highlights 7 races, with 4 victories 5th place at Zegama 3rd place at UTMB Check back in tomorrow for #9! GET 30% OFF YOUR SUBSCRIPTION OF KETONE IQ
Wed, December 20, 2023
Corrine Malcolm | 2023 Year In Review
Corrine Malcolm is a pro trail runner, media personality, and co-host of the Trail Society Podcast. She is our most frequent recurring guest and also Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief. As is our tradition, Corrine is back for our End of Year Podcast where we celebrate the 2023 trail running season. These are the categories that we review: Trail Runner Of The Year: Top-5 M/W Performance Of The Year: Top-3 M/F FKTs Of The Year Rookies Of The Year Overall Story of 2023 Bill Dooper Spirit Award - Someone who made an impact outside of being a good athlete Predictions for 2024 Personal highlights from 2023 and what we're excited about for 2024 GIFT A FREETRAIL PRO MEMBERSHIP Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="http
Wed, December 13, 2023
Nick Handel | Searching for Signal
Nick Handel is a trail runner, data scientist, and entrepreneur. He graduated college at 19, was recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 at 25, founded a company at 28, and sold it this year at 31. In addition to being very successful in his academic and professional life, Nick has become a great trail runner who had a breakthrough season in 2023, including wins at Mammoth Trail Fest 50k and the Quad Dipsea. In the episode we talk about his formative years, his entrepreneurial journey, leadership and team building, selling his company, the 2023 racing season, and a lot more. Follow Nick on Strava Read more about Transform's acquisition by dbt Labs SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" d
Wed, December 06, 2023
Best Of TRE #2 | Salomon & Roark
These interviews were part of Good Morning, Austin - our daily show from The Running Event in Austin, Texas. Every day, Dylan talked to industry leaders about brand and product innovation shaping the trail running landscape. This week, we'll release a few "Best Of" episodes here in the podcast feed. Todays guests: Steve Doolan, President of the Americas, Salomon (04:34) Steve is the newly appointed President of the Americas for Salomon. Born in France and now living in Utah, Steve started with HOKA in 2010 where he had an incredible impact on the brand. Now he joins Salomon, a brand that’s focused on both trail running and skiing (a lifelong passion), as well as a connection to his roots in France. Dylan and Steve talk about what’s next at Salomon, and they also talk about TRE - Steve first went to the show in 2008 in Dallas. Steve shares his thoughts on why he thinks TRE has endured when so many trade shows haven’t. Ryan Hitzel, Founder of Roark (27:13) Ryan Hitzel, founder of Roark, joins us to talk about the brand, the recent huge news announced earlier this week that Roark named former Volcom executive Jason Steris as their new CEO. They talk about trail culture, surf culture and the similarities between the communities and cultures in niche sports. Sponsors: THANKS TO BOA FOR SPONSORING OUR COVERAGE ALL WEEK! Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/&source=gmail&ust=1701820620
Tue, December 05, 2023
Best Of TRE #1 | Speedland, Strava, & Rabbit
These interviews were part of Good Morning, Austin - our daily show from The Running Event in Austin, Texas. Every day, Dylan talked to industry leaders about brand and product innovation shaping the trail running landscape. This week, we'll release a few "Best Of" episodes here in the podcast feed. Todays guests: Clark Morgan & Don Reichelt from Speedland (04:43) Dylan is joined by Clark Morgan, new Director of Brand Experience at Speedland and Don Reichelt, a founding Speedland athlete. They talk about Clark’s background, how he’s now focused on building the brand and community around Speedland, and what’s next for the brand. They share a (sweet!) upcoming prototype that we can’t wait to get our hands on. Larissa Rivers & Tim Myers from Strava (28:28) Larissa was one of the first employees at Strava back when it was a fledgling startup in San Francisco. Her legend precedes her - she’s a real life energizer bunny who crushes her job, being a mom of 3 amazing girls, and supporting those around her to move their bodies and be their best selves. She’s joined by her colleague Tim, who works in Product at Strava, and has played a key role in major updates like the Local Legend feature. They announce a new and very exciting messaging feature that is coming soon - this episode is embargoed until Monday 12/4 when the launch can be shared more broadly. Monica Devreese, Founder of Rabbit Apparel (51:21) Monica is the founder of Rabbit, one of the core brands in trail running. Her limitless energy and passion to build the brand is infectious. They talk about her entrepreneurial journey, how she’s built Rabbit and how the brand is going. Plus, they quickly speak to Erik Senseman’s recent retirement announcement. It’s always great to hear and learn from Monica, we hope you enjoy. PS: She had a really fun off-camera teaser for us after the interview that we’ll release when the time's right. Stay tuned for big things coming from Monica! Sponsors: THANKS TO BOA FOR SPONSORING OUR COVERAGE ALL WEEK! Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition <p
Tue, November 28, 2023
Aaron Lutze | Contract Season & The Pro Athlete Blueprint
Aaron Lutze is a creator and sports marketing savant. He's also a dear friend and mentor who has had an enormous impact on my career as an athlete and content creator. Aaron recruited me to Red Bull and acted as my manager for many years. He's recognized as one of the best sports marketers in the industry and now shares all his insights publicly through a new YouTube channel called Super Athlete . In this conversation, we talk about the past and present of athlete partnerships, the reasons brands sponsor athletes, the value of creating longform content, audience vs. community, the future of athlete partnerships, and a lot more! CHECK OUT SUPER ATHLETE CHECK OUT SUPER RIDER SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_bl
Mon, November 27, 2023
Trail Runner Of The Year
Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) voting is open now! This the second edition of our annual end-of-season award, celebrating the great performances and the great athletes of the 2023 season. Joining me to break it down is Travis Loncar, the creator and steward of the Freetrail Fantasy platform upon which TROY is built. We discuss some important updates to the voting algorithm, the brand new Trail Performance of the Year (TPOY) , and some other details about this year's vote. Voting will be open until 12pm on Monday, 12/11 with the rollout of winners beginning on January 1st, 2024. Trail Runner of the Year (TROY) Trail Performance of the Year (TPOY) SIGNUP FOR THE FREETRAIL NEWSLETTER Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: <a href="htt
Thu, November 16, 2023
Ben Dhiman | Competition, Adventure, & Training Theory
Ben Dhiman is an American professional trail runner living in France. Last season he had a big breakthrough, finishing 3rd at the Diagonale des Fous. In 2023, he's continued the momentum, winning Penyagolosa 110k and Andorra by UTMB 105k. In the summer, he had a disappointing DNF at UTMB Mont Blanc but turned things around with a 3rd place at Templiers to end the season. We talk about Ben's background, his experience with thru-hiking, his training philosophy, his breakthrough 2023 season, and look ahead to future goals. SUBSCRIBE TO BEN'S SUBSTACK Follow Ben on Strava Ben's Coaching Service Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.co
Mon, November 13, 2023
World Trail Majors Announcement | Janet Ng, Steve Brammar, Jamil Coury, & Stu McConnachie
Today it was announced that a consortium of independent races has come together as an alliance known as the World Trail Majors . It includes the Hong Kong 100, Black Canyon 100k, Transgrancanaria, Madeira Island Ultra Trail, Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji, Swiss Canyon Trail, South Downs Way, Quebec Mega Trail, & Ultra Trail Cape Town. From the founding press release: "World Trail Majors was not born with the intention of confrontation or of solving all the problems of this fast-developing sport, but rather to provide a new, alternative path of development which aims to be inspirational to all runners and organisers." On the podcast, we're joined by some of the Race Directors from the founding races of WTM -- Jamil Coury, Stu McConnachie, Janet Ng, & Steve Brammar. We discuss the founding vision, the values, the structure, and the future of the organization. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1692217247692000&usg=
Thu, November 09, 2023
Eric Senseman | On Retirement & The Realities Of Being A Pro Trail Runner
Eric Senseman is a former pro trail runner living in Flagstaff, AZ. Last week Eric announced his retirement from pro trail running after a successful 12 year career. In the conversation we talk about that decision, the realities of being a pro athlete in a niche sport, and what he's excited about in the next chapter. Eric's Retirement Post Not a Bad Thing -- 2023 Black Canyon 100k video Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&
Wed, November 01, 2023
Gary Robbins | Trail Running at a Crossroads
Gary Robbins is a longtime beloved athlete, coach, and race director based in Chilliwack, BC. Last Thursday, UTMB and IRONMAN announced a new race in Whistler – an action that’s been interpreted by many in the community as a hostile takeover of Gary's former independent race, Whistler Alpine Meadows (WAM). We talk about how he learned about the news, the circumstances that led to the cancellation of WAM, the community response, and the path forward. COAST MTN TRAIL RUNNING Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman&source=gmail&ust=169896017770300
Sun, October 29, 2023
Javelina Recap with Jon Rea, Abby Hall, & Adam Merry
Good Morning, Javelina is back to recap the action from the Javelina Jundred. We are joined by men's champion and new course record holder, Jonathan Rea from Boulder, CO. My co-hosts for the weekend are Adam Merry & Abby Hall . Sorry for the bad audio in the first half. It resolves around 32mins in. Jon's Strava Activity Thank you HOKA for sponsoring our coverage
Fri, October 27, 2023
Javelina Preview Show with Abby Hall & Adam Merry
In this episode we talk about the history of the Javelina Jundred , the course and what makes it special, the conditions this weekend, and finish by previewing the fields who will be competing for those golden tickets. My co-hosts are Abby Hall and Adam Merry . Our coverage of Javelina is done in partnership with HOKA . PLAY FREETRAIL FANTASY JAVELINA LIVESTREAM FROM MTN OUTPOST
Thu, October 19, 2023
Cam Hanes | Trail Running, Bowhunting, & Building a Media Business
Cam Hanes is a trail runner and bowhunter from Eugene, OR. Over the course of his career, Cam has become one of the most successful bowhunters in the world, taking an athlete's approach to his craft and sharing his story with the public. He's always used trail running to build strength and endurance for multi-day hunts. Over almost 20 years, Cam has accumulated many ultramarathon finishes including several 100-200+ mile events. We talk about what makes Cam unique, his friendship with Courtney Dauwalter, his career as a runner and outdoorsman, some of his friends and mentors, his new media entity, his new footwear commission from Speedland, and a lot more. Buy Cam's signature shoe, the Speedland GS:PGH Cam's Podcast with Courtney Dauwalter Cam's Lift, Run, Shoot Video with Courtney Ryan's GS:TAM Video Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at <a href="http://hvmn.com/FREETRAIL30" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://hvmn.com/FREETRAIL30&source=gmail&us
Wed, October 11, 2023
David Callahan & Jay Kelley | The State of Trail Running, UltraSignup, & the Dirt Circus
David Callahan and Jay Kelley are the leaders of UltraSignup -- the leading event registration and race database in trail running. They have a unique vantage point from which to assess the state of trail running and its prospects for the future. We talk about their history and the 2020 acquisition of the platform, their vision for servicing race directors and runners simultaneously, their evolving media strategy, whether trail running is in a bubble, and their foray into community events with the Dirt Circus . Dirt Circus - Pheonix Dirt Circus - Nashville (Virtual) Dirt Circus - Bentonville Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off <a href= "https://roark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://roark.com/&source
Wed, October 04, 2023
Anna Gibson | Rookie of the Year
Anna Gibson is a pro runner for Brooks, currently residing in the Teton Village, WY. Anna recently graduated from the University of Washington where she competed in track and cross country. She now intends to race professionally across road, track, and trail. This season, she's exploded into the trail scene with a win at the Broken Arrow VK, 2nd at the Broken Arrow 23k, 3rd at Challenge Stellina, 3rd at the Pikes Peak Ascent, and most recently 4th at Mammoth Trail Fest 26k. She also finished 10th at USA Champs in the 1500m on the track. In the pod we talk about Anna's background, her unique training, her season, and her goals for the future. Follow Anna on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http
Thu, September 28, 2023
San Quentin 1000 Mile Club | 26.2 to Life, Film Premier LIVE POD
This is a live podcast we recorded at BOA headquarters in Denver, CO. It followed a screening of 26.2 to Life – a new film about the San Quentin 1000 Mile Club premiering this weekend! 26.2 to life is a film about the redemptive and rehabilitative nature of running told through the lens of the 1000 Mile Club at San Quentin State Prison. Dylan moderates a panel featuring volunteer coach Diana Fitzpatrick, club alumni Markelle Taylor, and filmmaker Christine Yoo. 26.2 TO LIFE opens on Friday, September 22, for one week only, in these select theaters: IFC Center (New York, NY) The Roxie (San Francisco, CA) The Rafael (Marin, CA) Rialto Cinemas Elmwood (Berkeley, CA) Rialto Cinemas (Sebastopol, CA) Laemmle’s (Los Angeles, CA) SIFF Cinema Uptown (Seattle, WA) - only available Sept 22-24 Oriental Theatre (Milwaukee, WI) - only available Sept 22-24 Coolidge Corner (Brookline, MA) - one screening only October 5 If you can’t make a theatre screening, THIS WEEKEND there will be a 72 hour virtual online event , Sept 29 - Oct 1, which will feature special bonus content including: A special forward from Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of Equal Justice Initiative, “a nonprofit that provides legal representation to prisoners who may have been wrongly convicted of crimes, poor prisoners without effective representation, and others who may have been denied a fair trial.” A Q&A with the 3 main subjects, filmmaker Christine Yoo & head coach Frank Ruona from inside San Quentin during the prion’s premiere of the film earlier this year An extended post-screening discussion with Markelle "The Gazelle" Taylor, Head Coach Frank Ruona, Coach Diana Fitzpatrick, and filmmaker Christine Yoo, moderated by Dylan Bowman, a volunteer of 1000 Mile Club. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code free
Wed, September 27, 2023
Jeshurun Small | OCC Top-American
Jeshurun Small is a pro trail runner for Adidas TERREX living in Boulder, CO. Jeshurun popped on my radar after his 2nd place finish at the Canyons 50k in April where he gave all-time great Hayden Hawks a run for his money at the North American UTMB Major for 50k. Then in August, Jeshurun had an even bigger breakthrough with a 5th place at OCC -- the UTMB World final of the 50k distance. Top-5 in the world and top-American at only 25 years old. We talk all about Jeshurun’s background. We spend a bunch of time on the Mountain Sports Program at Western State University – a support system that helped to nurture Jeshurun into the great athlete he is today, we talk about his training, his YouTube channel and being a creator in the sport. We talk about those Canyons and OCC performances, look ahead to future goals, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the convo. Follow Jesh on IG Follow Jesh on Strava Subscribe to Jesh's YouTube Channel Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at <a href="http://hvmn.com/FREETRAIL30" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://hvmn.com/FREETRAIL30&source=gmail&ust=16
Wed, September 20, 2023
The Science of Performance Podcast with Dan Feeney
This is an announcement episode and an extended trailer of a new show in the Freetrail network, done in collaboration with BOA Technologies . Introducing The Science of Performance Podcast with Dan Feeney, PhD. In this conversation, Dylan and Dan discuss the origin of the show and what listeners can expect over the course of Season 1. Subscribe to the show! Freetrail video at BOA HQ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=1692217247692000&usg=AOvVaw2i7YGa4xfJytMfA
Tue, September 19, 2023
Pikes Peak Ascent Recap & Mammoth Trail Fest Preview | Sub Hub Cross Cast
Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan return to the show to recap the historic racing from the Pikes Peak Ascent and preview the fields for the Mammoth Trail Fest 28k. Mountain Outpost YouTube Channel Subscribe to the Sub Hub Freetrail Experts Fantasy for Mammoth Trail Fest Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off <a href= "https://roark.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://roark.com/&source=gmail&ust=1692
Mon, September 11, 2023
Zoë Rom & Tina Muir | Becoming a Sustainable Runner
Zoë Rom is the Editor-in-Chief of Trail Runner Magazine and the Managing Editor of Women's Running. Tina Muir is a former professional runner and the host of the Running for Real Podcast. Together they authored a newly released book called Becoming a Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community, and Planet . In this episode, we discuss maintaining a healthy relationship with running, battling perfectionism, having good intentions, building community, giving back, environmental stewardship, and a lot more. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/
Mon, September 04, 2023
UTMB Week wrap-up with Corrine Malcolm
Welcome to Day 7 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 7 by Corrine Malcolm, his longtime co-host who he opened the week with. They talk about the Top-10 storylines of the week and how they played out. They also touch on other key moments from the week. This is our final Good Morning, Mont Blanc show for the week and we hope you enjoy! Make sure you watch the show at the Freetrail YouTube channel and hit subscribe when you’re there. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible CamelBak invented the hydration pack category a couple decades ago and has remained on the forefront of innovation for this very important product sector. Outside of footwear, the pack is the most critical piece of running gear and you’ll see a bunch of people trusting CamelBak throughout race week out on the trails around the Mont Blanc.
Sun, September 03, 2023
Jim Walmsley | 2023 UTMB Post-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Wow. It was an honor to be in Chamonix to witness Jim Walmsley become the first American man to win the UTMB. What a special moment for the 20th edition of this iconic race. We talk to Jim about Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.
Sun, September 03, 2023
Zach Miller | 2023 UTMB Post-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Dylan talks to Zach about his incredible second place finish at the 2023 UTMB. Zach finished just under 20 hours and ran the entire race with his signature gusto. We were blown away by his performance and so eager to hear him recount the race from his perspective. We hope you enjoy! Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.
Sat, September 02, 2023
UTMB Instant Reactions
Welcome to Day 6 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 6 by Katie Asmuth, Topher Gaylord and Kim Gaylord. Topher and Kim helped found UTMB and have been here every single year since 2003. Dylan has been coming to Chamonix since 2013, exactly a decade. Katie is in Chamonix for the first time. They discuss the early results of the race and watch the livestream as more finishers come in. There is laughter, there are tears, and this might be our favorite show of the week. Make sure you tune in and hit subscribe if you’re watching on YouTube. If you’re listening as a podcast and you like the show, please leave us a review. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible Check out Hoka's AR experience and join athletes like Jim Walmsley for a run in the alps. CamelBak invented the hydration pack category a couple decades ago and has remained on the forefront of innovation for this very important product sector. Outside of footwear, the pack is the most critical piece of running gear and you’ll see a bunch of people trusting CamelBak throughout race week out on the trails around the Mont Blanc. If you’re here in Chamonix, there is a public event hosted by CamelBak on Thursday from 6-8pm at Folie Douce Hotel in Chamonix – there will be a pa
Fri, September 01, 2023
OCC Recap, CCC Live Reaction, & UTMB Preview with Dani, Emkay & Francesco
Welcome to Day 5 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 5 by OCC racers Dani Moreno, EmKay Sullivan and Francesco Puppi, who all had wildly different race experiences and outcomes. Francesco had an incredible race at OCC, placing second overall. Both Dani and EmKay had tough days and didn’t finish. Everyone talks about their races and the OCC course and race results in general. Then they pivot to watching and commentating on CCC live, and finally provide their preview for UTMB, which starts at 6pm tonight. Make sure you tune in. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series
Thu, August 31, 2023
Tim Tollefson | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Dylan talks to Tim about being written off, falling back in love with running, wanting to do UTMB this year and what he’s capable of. They touch on Mammoth Trail Fest and building community. The Freetrail team will be in Mammoth in September and we really hope to see there. We love Tim Tollefson and we’re sure you will too after listening to this one. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.
Thu, August 31, 2023
OCC Live Reaction & CCC Preview with Katie & Maj
Welcome to Day 4 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 4 by Katie Asmuth and Majell Backhausen, two of the kindest, most charismatic individuals in the sport. Katie is in Chamonix for the first time, and Maj is back for his third go at racing UTMB this week. They watch OCC live and talk about the field, and then shift gears to preview the CCC course and key players. Make sure you tune in. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. Our Sponsors Thanks to our sponsors who are making this show possible, Hoka and CamelBak. Hoka and UTMB were born in the Alps - fueled by the thrill of flying up and down mountains. Trail running is in Hoka's DNA, and they are proud to be the 2023 UTMB World Series Premier Partner and help share the sport with as many people as possible <a href= "https://www.hoka
Thu, August 31, 2023
Tom Evans | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. If there is one thing we’re sure of after this interview, it’s that Tom Evans is really ready for a lap around Mont Blanc. He is cool, calm, collected, and confident and we wish him the best of luck this weekend. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b
Wed, August 30, 2023
Petter Engdahl | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
Dylan and Petter talk about his 2022 CCC victory, his 2023 racing season, and how he feels about being a favorite going into UTMB. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b
Wed, August 30, 2023
Helen Mino Faukner | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Helen announces that she recently signed on with Hoka as their newest trail running athlete. Freetrail Pro - https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b
Wed, August 30, 2023
David Laney | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
Dylan and David Laney (Craft) talk about his history racing at UTMB, his recent training with Craft teammates Tim Tollefson and Ida Nilsson and how he’s feeling heading into CCC. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.
Wed, August 30, 2023
David and Megan Roche | 2023 UTMB Week Interview
Dylan sits down with David and Megan Roche, two of the most beloved coaches and characters in the sport. Their good energy is contagious and everyone in the studio was in a better mood after they came by. Dylan talks to them about training for UTMB, the art and science of coaching, and their advice for people preparing to race. Freetrail Pro Interested in joining the best community in trail running? Are you a veteran trail runner or new to the sport and looking to learn more? You’ve come to the right place! Freetrail Pro is the best global community of passionate and dedicated trail runners. Members get access to exclusive content, training plans, early access to races, discounts from partners, and more. Best of all? We have an incredible online community that lives and breathes in Slack - members talk about training, nutrition, racing, mental health, and so much more. Don’t just listen to us. Sign up with a free trial now and see for yourself.
Wed, August 30, 2023
TDS Recap & OCC Preview with Sage, Sally, & Billy
Welcome to Day 3 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 3 by elite athletes, content creators, and fan favorites in the sport of trail running: Sally McRae, Sage Canaday and Billy Yang. Sage joins us fresh off his race at TDS, which he finished last night. TDS is now nearly 100 miles and 28,000 feet of climbing, the trails are very technical, and it was even more challenging with the weather. They talk about his pulmonary embolism, his overall health and how he’s feeling physically. Fun fact: The pack that Sage wears during TDS is the Zephyr Pro Vest, the same pack we’re giving away 10 of for Freetrail Fantasy! Sally and Billy talk about their friendship, Billy’s recent pacing of Sally, Billy’s fun surprise this week, their past experiences at UTMB and how the race and community has changed over the past decade. Everyone talks about UTMB, past races and what the courses and trails are like here in Chamonix. The panel previews the OCC race. Who are they key players? Who do we think will win? If you’re interested in playing Freetrail Fantasy this week, make sure to tune in! Finally, Tim Perry, who works in product and brand at CamelBak joins the panel to talk brand, product, UTMB partnership, and athlete strategy for the brand. Sage’s Strava 2023 OCC Route Dani Moreno's OCC File Editor’s Notes: There are 118 nations participating in UTMB this year. Courtney is actually Bib #1, not Jim. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please not
Tue, August 29, 2023
Drew Holmen | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Dylan and Drew Holmen talk about how he approaches his training and racing and balances being a professional runner with his full-time career. They talk about the push-push-glide philosophy, training, work life, and how he’s feeling before CCC. This is Drew’s first time racing during UTMB week and one of his first times racing internationally. He often flies under the radar, but Drew is a phenomenal athlete who has proved himself on the world stage (most recently he placed 5th at the World Championships Long Course in June). Join Freetrail Pro! Drew said so! Freetrail Fantasy
Tue, August 29, 2023
Courtney Dauwalter & Kevin Schmidt | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. Dylan sits down with Courtney Dauwalter & Kevin Schmidt ahead of Courtney’s race at the 2023 UTMB. They are joined by Ryan Thrower who recently ran the Swiss Alps 100 with Kevin. We’ve all heard thousands of pre-race interviews with Courtney and we wanted to do this one a little differently, involving her partner and long-time crew chief, Kevin. They talk about crewing each other, Kevin’s top secret spreadsheets, how Courtney’s feeling after her two hugely impressive performances at the Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 earlier this summer. For more on Courtney, check out our Day 1 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc, where Dylan and Corrine talk about the Top-10 Storylines of the 2023 UTMB; the number 1 storyline they discuss is the Courtney Slam. Additionally, Dylan will be previewing the UTMB race in more depth on the Good Morning, Mont Blanc Day 5 episode, launching Friday. Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy
Tue, August 29, 2023
Hannes Namberger | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Hannes Namberger (Dynafit), who is racing UTMB this week. Hannes shares that he’s nervous, but feeling good and strong heading into UTMB. Hannes and his wife live in Germany and are expecting their first baby next month - we wish them the best of luck with the next stage of life and of course in his upcoming race! Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy
Tue, August 29, 2023
Ida Nilsson | 2023 CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Ida Nilsson (Craft), who is racing CCC this week. They discuss her race at Western States, her recovery, training in the Alps with teammates David Laney and Tim Tollefson, her recent win at Ultravasan, and her goals for CCC. Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy
Tue, August 29, 2023
Pau Capell | 2023 UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Pau Capell (The North Face), champion of the 2019 UTMB. They discuss his win in 2019, his desire to break 20 hours, why he races against himself, and at the end Pau even subtly shares some very exciting personal news with us. We are big fans of Pau and hope he has a great race this week. Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy
Tue, August 29, 2023
Heather Jackson 2023 OCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athlete Heather Jackson (Hoka) about her upcoming race at OCC. They talk about her experience and training as a triathlete and how she’s feeling about this week. Has she trained on the course? Is she using poles? What are her biggest motivators for trail running? Tune in to find out! Freetrail Fantasy! Join Freetrail Pro! Subscribe to Freetrail on YouTube!
Tue, August 29, 2023
The 20 Year History of UTMB
Welcome to Day 2 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Dylan is joined on Day 2 by three incredible individuals: Topher Gaylord, Keith Byrne and Doug Meyer. Topher was instrumental in founding the UTMB and has been around since the very beginning. Today, he is still the highest placing American male in the UTMB, placing 2nd in 2003. Keith has been at UTMB since 2004 where he has held many roles at the race including, most recently, leading the race commentary. Doug Meyer wrote the book, The Race That Changed Running: The Inside Story of UTMB, and has been privy to many of the important stories behind this race over the years. They discuss how Topher helped identify and join the UTMB as the founding sponsor when he was leading The North Face in Europe in the early 2000s and why he knew it was going to become one of the best races in the world. Keith has a longstanding relationship with Catherine and Michael Poletti and pulls the curtain back on their dynamic. UTMB has been a passion project for the Polettis and, as Keith says, they have always focused on their values and what they believe is the spirit of trail running. The team discusses some of the disagreements and controversies that have grown from the race and how things need to shift to keep up with the developing sport and world. Topher and Keith also discuss what it was like being part of The North Face family in the early days of race sponsorship. The race connected and created bonds with their work family that endure today. Watch on for more and make sure you subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel! If you like listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please leave us a review wherever you enjoy listening. Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr pack, Ketone shots from HVMN, and Freetrail swag. Please note: We do our best to ship prize packages outside the US, but cannot guarantee it due to shipping costs and logistics. Our Sponsors <p dir="lt
Mon, August 28, 2023
Amanda Basham & Justin Grunewald | 2023 UTMB & CCC Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athletes Amanda Basham (Altra) and Justin Grunewald (Altra), about their upcoming races at UTMB and CCC respectively. They talk about Amanda being Justin’s coach, what it’s been like for Amanda training and racing after having two kids, Justin’s approach to training, life as parents, and more. We’re so excited to cheer for them as they take on their races this week and wish them the best! Join Freetrail Pro! Freetrail Fantasy!
Mon, August 28, 2023
Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | 2023 OCC & UTMB Pre-Race Interview
This interview is part of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman. Every afternoon, Dylan interviews top athletes and favorites for the races. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional athletes Katie Schide (The North Face) and Germain Granger (The North Face), about their upcoming races at OCC and UTMB respectively. They talk about what it was like supporting each other during their incredible performances earlier this summer at the Mont Blanc 90k and the Western States 100. They talk about their seasons, training and how they are feeling heading into one of the most competitive race weeks of the year. Watch on for more and make sure you subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel! If you like listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please leave us a review wherever you enjoy listening. Freetrail Fantasy! Join Freetrail Pro!
Mon, August 28, 2023
The Top-10 Storylines of the 2023 UTMB
Good Morning, Mont Blanc Day 1 Welcome to Day 1 of Good Morning, Mont Blanc. This is the inaugural year of Freetrail’s daily morning show, kicking off with the 20th anniversary of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB), the most important global event in the sport of trail running. The show is hosted each day by professional athlete, Dylan Bowman, and he’s joined on Day 1 by his longtime co-host, Corrine Malcolm (Adidas Terrex). Today Dylan Bowman and Corrine Malcolm discuss the Top 10 Storylines of the 2023 UTMB. What is everyone talking about this week? What should you pay attention to? Who should you pick in Freetrail Fantasy? Watch on for more and make sure you subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel! If you like listening to the Freetrail Podcast, please leave us a review wherever you enjoy listening. The Top Ten Storylines The Courtney Slam The wide open men’s race for UTMB American men – can they finally do it? Jim Walmsley – Quiet season, dark on Strava, speculation he was hurt, but apparently he is ready. Western States / UTMB double CCC Golden Tickets Katie Schide – 2023 Champ, 2nd at CCC, how will she perform at OCC? International Diversity Weather - https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/fr/chamonix-mont-blanc 20th Anniversary of UTMB! Freetrail Fantasy Make sure you play Freetrail Fantasy and pick 10 deep for both men and women for each participating race (OCC, CCC and UTMB). Go here to get your picks in. Make sure to stay tuned for the rest of the Good Morning, Mont Blanc shows this week where we will be doing race previews for all three races, and interviews with top contenders. https://fantasy.freetrail.com/series/e1060adc-434c-40ce-9851-1b20c55ea96b Fantasy Prizes We have amazing prizes for Freetrail Fantasy this week. 10 winners will receive head to toe Hoka kits including footwear, a CamelBak Zephyr
Thu, August 24, 2023
Good Morning Mont Blanc | The 2023 UTMB
This is a short episode previewing Freetrail content plans around the 2023 UTMB. We will be doing a daily morning show throughout race week highlighting storylines, previewing races, and debriefing race results as they come in. We will also be doing several pre and post race interviews with some of the top athletes. To follow, make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel , podcast feed , and Instagram account . Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website |
Mon, August 21, 2023
Tyler Green & Rachel Drake | Parenthood, Postpartum Running, Western States, UTMB & OCC
Tyler Green and Rachel Drake are professional athletes for Nike living in Portland, OR. They're also a married couple and new parents to a baby boy. We talk about parenthood, Rachel's experience returning to racing after childbirth, Tyler's recent 2nd place finish at Western States, their upcoming races at UTMB and OCC, and a lot more! Follow Tyler on IG Follow Rachel on IG Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Roark Apparel Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://w
Wed, August 16, 2023
Sally McRae | Choose Strong, Cocodona 250, & Tahoe 200
Sally McRae is a professional trail runner sponsored by Nike. She is also a mom, coach, and author of the new book Choose Strong: The Choice That Changes Everything . This is her second appearance on the show, this first being after her victory at the 2021 Badwater 135 . This time around we talk about her new book, her races at Cocodona 250 & the Tahoe 200, and look ahead towards the rest of her season. Listen to Sally's Cocodona 250 Podcast Every Step Forward -- Sally's Cocodona film Listen to Sally's Tahoe 200 Podcast <a href="https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=107513" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http
Thu, August 10, 2023
Ryan Thrower | Freetrail Co-Founder & Creative Director
Ryan Thrower is the Co-Founder & Creative Director of Freetrail. He is also the longtime producer of this podcast. We talk about Ryan's background, his creative influences, the journey of working on Freetrail together, his upcoming 100 mile race, and a lot more. Trail Running Radio Walla Trail Racing Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 FREETRAIL15 for 15% off your order at Roark Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_bl
Mon, August 07, 2023
Sierre-Zinal Preview with The Sub Hub
Today we preview Sierre-Zinal, the iconic Swiss mountain race happening this weekend on August 12th. The show is co-hosted by Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan , the hosts of the Sub Hub podcast -- our resident sub-ultra trail specialists. We talk about the history of Sierre Zinal, Dani and EmKay’s personal experience with the race in 2022, the unique course that seemingly favors no one, we preview both the men’s and women’s professional fields, and we finish by making predictions. Subscribe to Sub Hub for Sierre-Zinal Race Previews Get Coaching by Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.c
Wed, August 02, 2023
Eli Hemming | Sub-Ultra Superstar
Eli Hemming is a professional runner for Salomon based in Kremmling, CO. He is a former professional triathlete turned sub-ultra superstar. This season Eli won the Breakneck Half Marathon, Broken Arrow 23k, and finished 2nd at the Mont Blanc Marathon. Eli will be racing Sierre-Zinal in August as part of his season-long competition in the Golden Trail World Series. We talk about his background, history in triathlon, the specifics of his training, the value of investing in yourself, his 2023 season, future goals, and a lot more. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg&source=gmail&ust=1690559057589000&usg=AOvVaw05Ezxiw7
Fri, July 28, 2023
Helen Mino Faukner | Broken Arrow & Speedgoat Champion
Helen Mino Faukner is a professional trail runner from Truckee, CA. At 26 years old, she's established herself as a rising star in the sport securing wins at Vaholl by UTMB, Broken Arrow 46k, and Speedgoat by UTMB in the 2023 season. We talk about Helen's background, her experience as a yoga teacher, finding joy in running, living in alignment with values, her season, and her goals for the upcoming CCC 100k. Follow Helen on Instagram Pedal for Positivity Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a
Fri, July 21, 2023
Hardrock Race Recap
My big brother Jason Bowman steps in to host a conversation about my recent finish at the 2023 Hardrock 100. We talk about the race, my unraveling, recovery, and hard fought finish. We also tackle another big question -- what comes next? Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Get 30% off your first subscription of Ketone IQ at HVMN.com/FREETRAIL30 Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagr
Wed, July 12, 2023
Dominic Grossman | Hardrock Love Letter, Preview, & AMA
Dominic Grossman is a longtime pro trail runner for New Balance. He is also a three-time Hardrock finisher. In this episode we do a dive dive into this incredible event, its history, and this year's course conditions and professional fields. At the end, we answer some listener questions about Hardrock and what makes it so hard and so special. Hardrocking: Sharing the Load Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.c
Mon, July 10, 2023
Meghan Hicks & Bryon Powell | iRunFar Changes, Western States, & Hardrock
Meghan Hicks & Bryon Powell are the longtime dynamic duo behind iRunFar, the pioneering digital media brand in trail and ultrarunning. It was just announced that Bryon would be vacating his role as Editor-in-Chief after 15 years and Meghan would be stepping up to fill that role. We talk about those changes with iRunFar, Bryon's path at arriving at the decision to step back, Meghan's perspective and goals as the new EIC, and some thoughts on Western States and Hardrock. Hardrocking: Sharing the Load Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | <
Mon, July 03, 2023
Dale Garland | Hardrock 100 Run Director
Dale Garland is the Run Director for the Hardrock 100, a position he has held for more than 30 years. In this conversation, We chat about what makes Dale unique, his career as an educator, lessons in leadership, the early days of Hardrock and some of its legends, the tension of honoring the spirit of Hardrock while evolving with the times, dealing with criticism, succession planning, and a lot more. Freetrail Fantasy Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.go
Sat, June 24, 2023
Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview Show #3
This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the morning session from Friday June 23nd, our third of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today’s guests include Katie Asmuth, Mathieu Blanchard, Meghan Morgan, Nico Mermoud, Leah Yingling and our analysis/prognostication session with Adam Peterman & Meghan Hicks. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instag
Fri, June 23, 2023
Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview Show #2
This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the afternoon session from Thursday June 22nd, our second of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today’s guests include Megan Roche and Emily Kraus, Tom Evans, Keely Henninger, Cole Watson, Ida Nilsson, Adam Merry, Kaci Lickteig, Ludovic Pommeret. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl
Thu, June 22, 2023
Western States 100 Pre-Race Interview Show #1
This is the audio from our third annual pre-race live interview show from the Western States 100. This is the morning session from Thursday June 22nd, our first of three sessions over the next 24hrs. Today’s guests include Craig Thornley, Diana Fitzpatrick, Katie Schide, Dakota Jones, Emily Hawgood, Ryan Montgomery, Heather Jackson, and Hellah Sidibe. Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl
Fri, June 16, 2023
Paddy O'Leary | 2023 Dipsea Champion
Paddy O'Leary is an Irish pro trail runner living in San Francisco. Last Weekend, Paddy won The Dipsea in Marin County -- the 112th running of the world's oldest trail race. In this conversation we discuss what makes Paddy unique, his recent engagement, living as an immigrant in the USA, the Dipsea victory, and more. At the end, we bring in another hyper-talented Irish mountain runner, Zak Hanna , to reflect on his participation at the World Championship, Irish pride, and look ahead to their race at Broken Arrow. Paddy's Strava activity from The Dipsea Eleanor Sholz's IG account Freetrail Fantasy Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear
Tue, June 13, 2023
Jamil Coury | The Past, Present, & Future of Aravaipa Running
Jamil Coury is the Owner and CEO of Aravaipa Running - a media and events company in trail running. In this episode we talk about what makes Jamil unique, the origin story of Aravaipa, lessons in leadership, growing and scaling the business, expanding into Colorado, acquiring White Mountain Endurance , the trail event and media landscape, and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/&source=gmail&ust=1686680689840000&usg=AOvVaw
Wed, June 07, 2023
Mike Foote | Shining Mountains, Mentorship, & The Rut
Mike Foote is a pro trail runner from Missoula, MT. He is also the race director of The Rut Mountain Runs -- one of the largest events in North America. Mike was recently featured in a short film called Shining Mountains about the intersection of trail running and climate action. We talk about Mike's running career, his events business, his long relationship with Adam Peterman, family life, the film, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the conversation! 100 Mile Happy Hour Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off <a href= "https://hvmn.com/products/ketone?variant=41345632010409" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hvmn.com/products/ketone?variant%3D41345632010409&source=gmail&ust=1686172666675000&usg=AOvVaw0W_VcR5ymQgA
Thu, June 01, 2023
Craig Thornley | Western States 100 Race Director
Craig Thornley is the Race Director for the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run . In this conversation, we discuss the Memorial Day Training Camp, Craig's predecessor Greg Soderlund, leadership, the Mosquito Fire restoration project, the 2023 snowpack, the new Golden Ticket race docket, and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman&source=gmail&ust=1685676605988000&usg=AOvVaw1DEToOEwB5FAw4HftMjJ
Thu, May 25, 2023
Matt Walsh | Trail Running Media, Demographics, UTMB & GTWS Distribution Deals
Matt Walsh works in media and advertising at an agency in the UK. He operates a great newsletter called Trailmix which analyzes the trail running media ecosystem. In this conversation we talk about the current media landscape in the sport, live streaming, demographics, UTMB and Golden Trail World Series distribution deals and a lot more. Subscribe to the Trailmix newsletter Follow Trailmix on Twitter Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.insta
Wed, May 10, 2023
Darcy Piceu | Ultra Running Legend
Darcy Piceu is a ultrarunner and therapist from Boulder, CO. Over her 22 year career, Darcy has been one of the most successful and consistent athletes in the sport's history. In this conversation, we talk about transitioning to a new part of her athletic journey, her therapy career, motherhood, and a lot more. Therapy in Action Coaching with Freetrail Experts Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=16
Thu, May 04, 2023
Cole Watson | Canyons 100k Champion
Cole Watson is a professional trail runner for HOKA, living in Sacramento, CA. He is the 2023 champion of the Canyons 100k where he earned a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100. In this conversation we talk about Cole's upbringing in rural Oregon, the significance of running culture in Oregon, his development as an athlete, his training, the Canyons race execution, look ahead to Western states and a lot more. WOUNDED WARRIOR FUNDRAISER Follow Cole on IG Follow Cole on Strava Watch the Cole Training Video Read Freetrail's Pre-Race Interview Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off <a href= "https://hvmn.com/products/ketone?variant=41345632010409" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saf
Thu, April 27, 2023
Brice Partouche | Founder of Satisfy Running
Brice Partouche is the Founder and CEO of Satisfy Running , a new apparel brand in the trail category that marries culture, media, and product. We discuss Brice and his personal background. We talk about the influences music and skateboarding have had on his creative instinct, we talk about differentiation and brand positioning in a market, using original media, like the Satisfy brand magazine, Possessed , as part of the brand’s marketing, we of course talk about the product, the future of the brand, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the conversation. Follow Satisfy on IG Follow Brice on IG Possessed Interview with Anton Krupicka Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone I
Wed, April 19, 2023
Adam Peterman | In The Box
Adam Peterman is a pro trail runner from Missoula, MT. He is undefeated in his ultra running career. In this conversation, we talk about crewing his partner Erin Clark to victory at Lake Sonoma, his meteoric rise in the sport, emotional stability, Western States, The World Championships, his training methodology, his anticipated 2023 racing schedule, and more! Follow Adam on IG Follow Adam on Strava Dave and Kevin on Cam Haynes Podcast Subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube Channel Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pat
Wed, April 12, 2023
Matt Daniels | Gorge Waterfalls 50k Champion
Matt Daniels is a pro trail runner for Nike from Boulder, CO. He just won the Gorge 50k in spectacular fashion and will soon be racing the Canyons 100k for a chance to race into Western States. In this conversation, we discuss what makes Matt unique, the highs and lows of his running journey, Matt's military service, dealing with the anxiety of competition, the value of training partners, his race at Gorge, and look ahead towards Canyons. It was great to have Matt on the show! Follow Matt on IG Follow Matt on Strava Follow Matt's blog Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off HVMN Ketone IQ ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/
Thu, March 30, 2023
Adam Merry | Chuckanut 50k Champion
Adam Merry is a pro trail runner for Saucony living in Boulder, CO. He recently won the Chuckanut 50k in Bellingham, WA -- a historic and competitive early season event on the North American circuit. Adam is also a brand new dad, welcoming a baby boy in February of 2023. In this conversation we talk about his new chapter as a dad, the value of training partners, Adam's high volume training block, Chuckanut race execution, what led to the breakthrough, and a lot more. Follow Adam on Strava Join Freetrail Pro Listen to Adam Merry on Trail Society Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing 's delicious non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/" target
Mon, March 27, 2023
Matt Walsh | Strength & Movement Training for Trail Runners
Matt Walsh is a Physical Therapist based in Portland, OR. He is also a member of the Freetrail Experts, providing strength and movement training services to runners of all levels. This is his second appearance on the show. In this episode, we discuss what makes Matt's approach unique, why he enjoys working with trail runners, his thoughts on lifting heavy, flexibility, form, efficiency, practical examples in working with Keely Henninger and Tyler Green, and a lot more. Work with Matt through Freetrail Experts Matt's first appearance on the show Join Freetrail Pro Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing 's delicious non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="http
Tue, March 21, 2023
John Kelly | Two-Time Barkley Marathons Finisher
John Kelly is a two-time finisher of the infamous Barkley Marathons. One of only seventeen people to finish and one of only three people to finish more than once. In this conversation we discuss the 2023 race, the mentality that led to success, and what makes the event such a puzzle. Follow John on IG Follow John on Strava Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code freetrail20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing 's delicious non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https
Thu, March 16, 2023
Jeff Browning | Ultra Running Legend
Jeff Browning is an ultra running legend, living in Flagstaff, AZ. In this conversation, we discuss his Jeff’s rural midwestern roots, his relationship with Karl Meltzer, the evolution of the sport, graphic design and personal brand, longevity and DNFs, 200 mile racing, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy the show. Follow Jeff on IG JOIN FREETRAIL PRO FIND A COACH WITH FREETRAIL EXPERTS Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "htt
Tue, March 14, 2023
Mike Ambrose & Corrine Malcolm | Trail Running Brand Landscape
Last week, Business of Fashion published an article calling trail running “activewear’s next big category” citing the emergence of startup brands and the market growth that’s attracted incumbents from the road and track space. It’s an exciting time in the sport, so we figured we do a show analyzing the brand and product landscape. Corrine and Dylan are joined by Mike Ambrose, former Product Line Manager at Salomon and current USA country manager at NNormal. First we chat about some of the sponsor shakeups that have occurred and summarize the athletes who’ve aligned with new partners. Then we go big picture and talk about the fascinating state of the market, providing our perspective on where we are headed. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL PRO Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=
Tue, March 07, 2023
Allie Ostrander | Battling Perfectionism, ED Recovery, Finding Your Passion, & Excitement for Trail Running
Allie Ostrander is a pro runner from Seattle, WA. She has been a world-class athlete since high school, eventually going pro as a track and road runner after an illustrious career at Boise State University. Allie recently went through a hard moment in her career, struggling with an eating disorder, injury cycles, and loss of her main sponsor, Brooks. Allie recently signed with NNormal and will be transitioning to focus mostly on trail running. We talk about that new partnership, what Allie learned from eating disorder treatment, and her goals are for the future. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUB HUB Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Check out Best Day Brewing for great non-alcoholic beers ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_
Mon, March 06, 2023
EmKay Sulivan + Dani Moreno | Announcing The Sub Hub Podcast
We're proud to launch a new show in the Freetrail Podcast Network -- The Sub Hub, hosted by Dani Moreno and EmKay Sullivan. As the name suggests, the show will focus on sub-ultra distance trail racing both domestically and internationally. Dani and EmKay both race professionally on the sub-ultra circuit for Adidas TERREX and Craft Sportswear respectively. Episode #1 of the Sub Hub is up now and episode #2 will be published on 3/10. SUBSCRIBE TO THE SUB HUB Follow the Sub Hub on IG Follow EmKay on IG Follow Dani on IG Get coached by EmKay Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetra
Mon, February 27, 2023
Heather Jackson | Black Canyon 100k, Gravel Racing, & Western States
Heather Jackson is a pro trail runner and gravel cyclist. She's a former pro triathlete with several top-5 finishes at the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 world championships. She recently finished 2nd place at the Black Canyon 100k, running under the previous course record, in only her 2nd career ultramarathon. Follow Heather on IG Follow Heather on Strava Join Freetrail Pro Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q
Fri, February 24, 2023
Tom Evans | Black Canyon 100k, Sports Psychology, Self Discipline, & Western States
Tom Evans is a champion ultrarunner from the UK. Last weekend he finished 2nd place, well under the course record, at the Black Canyon100k. We talk about his race, his method of training, cultivating self-discipline, race management, race evaluation, learnings for Western States and a lot more. Join Freetrail Pro Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg&source=gmail&ust=
Wed, February 22, 2023
Daniel Jones | Tarawera 102k Champion
Daniel Jones is a pro trail runner from New Zealand. He is the 2023 champion of the Tarawera 102k, earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in June. We talk about his background, his history with running, his relationship with Hayden Hawks, the victory at Tarawera, and look ahead to Western States. Follow Daniel on IG Follow Daniel on Strava ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saf
Tue, February 14, 2023
Mario Fraioli | The Morning Shakeout, Creativity, & Masters Racing
Mario Fraioli is a dear friend and inspiration in many ways. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of the podcast bearing the same name. He is one of the most respected voices in running in addition to being a passionate coach and talented athlete. In this conversation we talk about his recent race at the New Balance Grand Prix mile, we explore the state of his media platform and how it's evolving, we talk about his new coaching venture, his moral framework, people he admires, and what he's learned about life through his participation in the sport. Check out Rideout Strong ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmai
Mon, February 13, 2023
Mario Fraioli | The Morning Shakeout, Creativity, & Masters Racing
Mario Fraioli is a dear friend and inspiration in many ways. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and host of the podcast bearing the same name. He is one of the most respected voices in running in addition to being a passionate coach and talented athlete. In this conversation we talk about his recent race at the New Balance Grand Prix mile, we explore the state of his media platform and how it's evolving, we talk about his new coaching venture, his moral framework, people he admires, and what he's learned about life through his participation in the sport. Check out Rideout Strong ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmai
Wed, February 01, 2023
Gediminas Grinius | Military Service, PTSD, Ultrarunning Career, & UTMB Thailand
Gediminus Grinius is a pro trail runner from Lithuania. He served for many years in the Lithuanian military before finding ultra running and becoming one of the world's best. We talk about Gediminus' military career, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, his running career, dealing with injury, and his great 3rd place finish at UTMB Thailand in December 2022. Get Coached by Freetrail ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="no
Wed, January 25, 2023
Luke Nelson + Nate Bender | Climate Advocacy, the Snowman Race, & Footprints Running
Luke Nelson and Nate Bender are trail runners and environmental advocates based in Idaho and Montana respectively. They recently took part in the Snowman Race in Bhutan -- a trail ultra marathon organized to bring awareness to the effects of climate change in the Himalaya. In this conversation, we discuss the intersection of trail running and climate action, Luke and Nate's experience on the trail in Bhutan, and what trail runners can do to take action in support of the places we recreate. As we discuss at the end, Freetrail and Footprints, an organization that Nate helps to manage, are partnering on creating sustainability oriented content. We're very proud to work with them and look forward to making this information easily accessible to trail runners. Check out the Snowman Race Footprints Running Scout Mountain Ultras -- Luke's race in Idaho Get Coached by Freetrail ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition
Thu, January 19, 2023
Keely Henninger | Freetrail Experts, Western States, Black Canyon, & Trail Society
Keely Henninger is a pro runner for Altra, co-host of the Trail Society Podcast, aspiring medical professional, and now the Head Coach of Freetrail Experts -- a coaching marketplace for trail runners of all skill and experience levels. In this conversation we announce Freetrail Experts, the vision, and coaches involved. We then transition to talk about Keely's 2022 Western States, her training for Black Canyon 100k, Trail Society , and a lot more. ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/
Tue, January 10, 2023
Jeff Colt | Bandera 100k Champion LIVE Pod
Jeff Colt is the 2023 champion of the Bandera 100k. This is a conversation about his preparation and execution of the race. Follow Jeff on IG -- https://www.instagram.com/easy_dog/?h... ________________________ Join Freetrail Pro - https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/ Pre-order the GS:TAM - <a dir="auto" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3B1WUJScGZ3cXpHWDdTTVBrUFdndWZ5bUtlZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuRW9yZUZHU0dSd19qZUZtdjRMcWprUVRRS3N3RlJNNlZ3eVFzcU1KZ3p6Nkd6WWk0dk9RelJVMjZaYURMbkwxa1J1aHVsSVZQVzM0WGg4UU96RElxOWU0RWxmdmRNWXIyTmtHN2ZXNVliUWFKMHlMYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Frunspeedland.com%2F&v=mG26Gov0gOw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event%3Dvideo_description%26redir_token%3DQUFFLUhqa3B1WUJScGZ3cXpHWDdTTVBrUFdndWZ5bUtlZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuRW9yZUZHU0dSd19qZUZtdjRMcWprUVRRS3N3RlJNNlZ3eVFzcU1KZ3p6Nkd6WWk0dk9RelJVMjZaYURMbkwxa1J1aHVsSVZQVzM0WGg4UU96RElxOWU0RWxmdmRNWXIyTmtHN2ZXNVliUWFKMHlMYw%26q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Frunspeedland.com%252F%26v%3DmG26Gov0gOw&source=gmail&ust=1673452189857000&usg=AOvVaw2icqC5BCgdE
Fri, January 06, 2023
Bandera 100k Preview | Freetrail Friday 1/6
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Wed, January 04, 2023
Francesco Puppi | Sub-Ultra, Trail World Championships, & Pro Trail Runners Association
Francesco Puppi is an Italian runner representing Nike. He is an #anysurfaceanydistance athlete who competes across various disciplines in the sport. On the trails, he focuses on sub-ultra distance events, finishing 2nd in the 40k World Championship in November. Outside of running, Francesco is a content creator, organizer, and leader in the sport, including being a founding member of the Pro Trail Runners Association. In this conversation, we talk about the state of affairs in sub-ultra racing, Francesco's 2022 season, and finish by talking about his work with the PTRA. Follow Francesco on IG Pro Trail Runners Association Read the History of Trail Running Listen to Fransco's Podcast ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Use code Dry20 for 20% off Best Day Brewing ________________________ Freetrail Links: <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=167293874696
Wed, December 28, 2022
Corrine Malcolm | 2022 Recap, TROY, Best Performances, Storylines, & 2023 Preview
Corinne Malcolm is a pro runner, Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief, & Trail Society co-host. In this episode, we discuss the biggest stories and performances from the 2022 trail racing season and look ahead to the future of the sport in 2023 and beyond. Follow Corrine in IG ________________________ ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https
Thu, December 22, 2022
Christian Meier | Former Pro Cyclist, Pro Trail Runner, & Serial Entrepreneur
Christian Meier is a Canadian trail runner living in Girona, Spain. He was a professional cyclist for many years before retiring to focus on various entrepreneurial ventures. He later became enamored with the sport of trail running and has emerged as a very solid pro, sponsored by Buff. We talk about his cycling career, his entrepreneurial life, and the intersection between sport and business. Follow Christian on IG La Fabrica Overland Running Provisions ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman&source=gmail&ust=1671757353730000&usg=AOvVa
Wed, December 14, 2022
Bailey Kowalczyk | Sierre Zinal, Body Image, & Golden Trail World Series
Bailey Kowalczyk is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. This season, Bailey finished fifth place overall and the 2nd American at the Golden Trail World Series Final in Madeira. Bailey has a powerful personal story and a ton of potential in the sport. Follow Bailey on IG Bailey's website Vote for Trail Runner of the Year Join Freetrail Pro ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" dat
Thu, December 08, 2022
Martina Valmassoi | TDS Champion, Prize Money Controversy, & Making a Living in Trail Running
Martina Valmoassoi is an Italian professional trail runner and ski mountaineer. She's also a professional photographer and runs a small brand called Insane Inside . In August, Martina won TDS, the 145k race as part of UTMB week. Follow Martina on IG Vote for TROY Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | <a href="https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/freetrail-pro/&
Tue, December 06, 2022
Announcing: Trail Runner of the Year
This episode is a conversation between host Dylan Bowman and Freetrail team member and the inventor of fantasy trail running, Travis Loncar, to announce the launch of Trail Runner of the Year -- a new year-end award recognizing the best athletes in the sport for the 2022 racing season. GO VOTE FOR TRAIL RUNNER OF THE YEAR ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube
Wed, November 30, 2022
Trail Nutrition 101 | Shannon O'Grady, PhD
Shannon O'Grady is the Chief Product Officer and the Chief Operating Officer for Gnarly Nutrition -- one of the longtime sponsors of the Freetrail podcast. In this episode, we go deep on some of the most interesting topics in nutrition for trail and ultra marathon performance. Topics include: electrolytes, amino acids, collagen, creatine, intermittent fasting, the microbiome and a lot more. Follow Shannon on IG Shop Gnarly Nutrition - use code freetrail15 for 15% off ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" ta
Thu, November 17, 2022
Abby Hall | Transvulcania Champion
Abby Hall is a professional trail runner from Flagstaff, AZ, running for Adidas Terrex. Most recently, Abby finished 3rd place at CCC, then followed it up with a victory at Transvulcania. We talked about Abby leaving her full time job as a designer to go all-in as a professional athlete, what she’s learned from her friend and teammate Ruth Croft, self-confidence and self doubt, her season, and how she’s been able to make such a leap in performances on the international circuit. Follow Abby on IG Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro |
Sun, November 13, 2022
GS:TAM Live Pod from BOA HQ | Dave Dombrow, Kevin Fallon, Dan Feeney, Don Reichelt
This live podcast was recorded on 11/10 at BOA Headquarters in Denver, CO. We talk about the science of fit, the prototyping and iteration process to arrive at a finished product, integrating athlete feedback in that process, what we know and what we don’t know about how carbon plates impact trail performance, what sets the GS:TAM apart in a crowded trail footwear marketplace, and how Don Reichelt used it to set three world records just a couple weeks ago. Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM! ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://w
Mon, November 07, 2022
Courtney Dauwalter | Grand Raid, Hardrock, & The Collegiate Loop
Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. She returns for her second appearance on the show to discuss her 2022 season, including her victories at Harrock and Diagonale des Fous -- two of the most important races in the world. We also discuss her FKT on the Collegiate Loop in Colorado and her experience running an ultra with her mom. Join Freetrail Pro Pre-order the GS:TAM tomorrow! RSVP for live podcast in Denver ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href=
Wed, November 02, 2022
Petter Engdahl | CCC & Transvulcania Champion
Petter Engdahl is a Swedish professional trail runner living in Norway. He races for Adidas Terrex and is the 2022 champion of CCC and Transvulcania. Get to know Petter in the wide-ranging conversation. Follow Petter on IG Read Petter's nutrition blog from CCC ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg&
Thu, October 27, 2022
Bruce Fordyce | 9-Time Comrades Champion
Bruce Fordyce is a South Africa running legend. A 9-time Comrades Marathon Champion, Bruce is also the former 50-mile World Record holder. He now runs the Park Run organization providing free, weekly 5k community runs around the world. In this conversation, we discuss Bruce's running career, his thirty Comrades finishes, longevity as an athlete, racing during the apartheid era in South Africa and the unifying nature of sports. Follow Bruce on Twitter Bruce's book, Winged Messenger ________________________ Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speedland Footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition Visit boafit.com to check out the best fit system on the planet ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmai
Wed, October 19, 2022
Kaytlyn Gerbin | UTMB, North Cascades High Route, World Trail Champs
Kaytlyn Gerbin a pro trail runner from Issaquah, WA. This is her 2nd appearance on the show and we discuss her 3rd place performance at UTMB, the North Cascades High Route expedition, returning from injury, the World Trail Championship, and a lot more. Follow Kaytlyn on IG Katylyn's strava from NCHR Katylyn's strava from UTMB ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1666223162402000&usg=AOvV
Wed, October 12, 2022
Rich Lockwood | Run Rabbit Run 100 Champion
Rich is an ultra runner from Seattle, WA. Rich has had a breakout season in 2022 with a 2nd place finish at the Gorge Waterfalls 100k, 1st place at Tushars 100k, and then another 1st place at Run Rabbit Run 100 miler. Get to know Rich in this fun conversation! Follow Rich on IG Join Freetrail Pro ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Thu, October 06, 2022
Rest Day Podcast | Episode #3
This is a public release of the new member-only podcast from Freetrail called Rest Day. In this episode we talk about my race at Ultra Pirineu last weekend, the incredible returns of Miguel Heras and Nuria Picas, the recently announced selections for the US Mountain Running Teams heading to the world championships in Thailand next month, and then finish by giving some shoutouts to other Freetrailers out there crushing it. If you enjoy this episode, please consider joining Freetrail Pro ! ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921" target="_blank" rel="noopener" d
Thu, September 29, 2022
Mathieu Blanchard | Two-Time UTMB Podium Finisher
Mathieu Blanchard is a French ultrarunner living in Montreal, Quebec. He has finished on the podium at UTMB the past two editions including a 2nd place this year, only 4mins behind Kilian Jornet and under 20hrs -- one of the best 100 mile performances ever. Follow Mathieu on Instagram ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.goo
Wed, September 21, 2022
Dani Moreno | Mont Blanc Marathon & OCC Podium Finisher
Dani Moreno is a professional trail runner for HOKA living in Mammoth Lake, CA. Over the last couple of years, Dani has established herself as one of the best shorter distance and sub-ultra trail runners in the world. This season, Dani finished on the podium of both the Mont Blanc Marathon & OCC. This weekend, Dani will be racing Flagstaff SkyPeaks as part of the Golden Trail Series. Get to know Dani in this fun conversation. Follow Dani on IG Dani's Strava activity from OCC If you care about what we do, please consider subscribing to Freetrail Pro ! ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | P
Mon, September 19, 2022
Chapter 2 | Freetrail State of the Union
This episode details some important changes happening at Freetrail including the expansion of our team. The episode is broken into three parts: Dylan reads Chapter 2 essay detailing the changes Dylan is joined by Ryan Thrower and Harmony Bowman to reflect on the past present and future of Freetrail Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm to discuss her new role as Editor-In-Chief If you care about what we do, please consider subscribing to Freetrail Pro ! ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products ________________________ Freetrail Links: Website | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https:
Fri, September 16, 2022
Corrine Malcolm | Pikes Peak & Run Rabbit Run Preview — Freetrail Friday 9/16
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Wed, September 14, 2022
Katie Schide | UTMB Champion
Katie Schide is an American professional trail runner living in France. In August 2022, Katie won the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc -- the most important ultramarathon in the world. In this episode we talk about that performance, the training leading up to it, and the emotions and lessons learned in its aftermath. Follow Katie on IG Katie's UTMB Strava activity Register for Gorge Waterfalls 2023 ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-
Wed, September 07, 2022
Marianne Hogan | Western States & UTMB Podium Finisher
Marianne Hogan is a professional Ultrarunner from Montrael, Quebec. She has been on a roll in the last 12 months, clearly establishing herself as one of the best trail runners in the world. This summer, Marianne finished 3rd place at the Western States 100 -- her first 100 miler -- before following that up with a 2nd place at UTMB just two weeks ago. In doing so, Marianne became the first person to podium at both of the world's most important 100 mile races in the same summer since Kilian Jornet way back in 2011. Follow Marianne on IG Read about Marianne's experience guiding Paralympic triathlon ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8M
Wed, August 17, 2022
Pau Capell | Recovering from Injury & Returning to UTMB
Pau Capell is a Spanish professional trail runner and the 2019 UTMB champion. We talk about his return from injury, stories from his UTMB victory, and his training leading up to this year's race. Follow Pau Capell on IG ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1660517715120000&usg=AOvVaw374XfVEpqKpfL8-fr
Wed, August 10, 2022
Ben Gibbard | Making Music, Trail Running, & 25 Years of Death Cab for Cutie
Ben Gibbard is the frontman for indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie. He is also an avid trail runner with dozens of ultramarathon finishes over the past decade. On September 16th, Death Cab will release their tenth studio Album, Asphalt Meadows, before going on tour starting September 22nd. We talk about his career as a musician, the upcoming album, and how trail running has helped him to stay grounded as a human being and musician. Pre-order the new album & find tour dates Salomon Running video about Ben ________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | W
Sat, August 06, 2022
Peter Abraham | The Power of Niche Sports — Freetrail Friday 8/5
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Mon, August 01, 2022
Zach Miller | Injury, Andorra, & UTMB
Zach Miller is one of the all-time legends of trail running. Unfortunately, he's been dealing with injury for the past three years, which has prevented him from racing an ultramarathon since August 2019. After a nearly three year hiatus, Zach made his triumphant return to racing, winning the Andorra by UTMB 105k, punching his ticket to UTMB Mont Blanc. Zach's Andorra Strava file Follow Zach on Instagram __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_b
Wed, July 27, 2022
Emily Hawgood | Zimbabwe, Western States, & UTMB
Emily Hawgood is a professional trail runner for Adidas TERREX. She has a very unique story, growing up in rural Zimbabwe before moving to the USA for college. At only 27, Emily is one of the true rising stars in the sport who has been incredibly consistent and improving rapidly. Get to know her in this conversation. Follow Emily on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a style="color: #1155cc;" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8
Fri, July 22, 2022
Dakota Jones | Hardrock, NNormal, & Footprints - Freetrail Fiday 7/22
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Mon, July 18, 2022
Jonathan Albon | Mont Blanc Marathon Champion
Jonathan Albon is a British professional trail runner and obstacle course racer living in Norway. Jonathan has had a great career in both sports, but has really emerged as one of the world's best trail runners in recent years. Last year, Jonathan won OCC and Templiers and this season he's won the Maxi Race and the Mont Blanc Marathon. Get to know him in this conversation. Follow Jonathan on IG Follow Jonathan on Strava __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses ________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | <a style="color: #1155cc;" href="https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=
Wed, July 13, 2022
Allie McLaughlin | Mount Marathon Champion
Allie McLaughlin is a trail runner from Colorado Springs, CO. She's also a video creator for ATRA and Aravaipa Running. Just last week, Allie won and set the course record at Mount Marathon, the legendary Mountain race in Seward, AK. Get to know her in this fun conversation! Follow Allie on IG Watch Peak Life Experience on YouTube Play Fantasy Trail for the Hardrock 100 __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=16
Wed, July 06, 2022
Julian Carr | Cirque Series Founder & Pro Skier
Julian Carr is a longtime pro skier, entrepreneur, and founder of the Cirque Series -- a world-class, short course trail racing event series in the USA and now expanding to Europe. This was a fun chat about Julian's career, his entrepreneurial journey, and his goals for building the Cirque Series in the future. Check out the Cirque Series Follow Cirque Series on IG Follow Julian on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://
Fri, June 24, 2022
Dylan Bowman on For The Long Run
I was a guest on the For The Long Run podcast. It was a great conversation with my friend Jonathan Levitt about my career and the current moment in trail running. Hope you enjoy! __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Get the new Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube
Tue, June 21, 2022
Broken Arrow Elite Men's Panel | Max King, David Kilgore, Logan Williams, & Stephen Kersh
This was recorded live during Broken Arrow race weekend on Saturday 6/18. Our guests are Max King, David Kilgore, Logan Williams, & Stephen Kersh. __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Get the new Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagr
Sat, June 11, 2022
Ryan Montgomery & Addie Bracy | Injury, Mental Training, & Out Trails, an LGBTQ+ Trail Running Retreat -- Freetrail Friday 6/10
Freetrail Friday is back this week with special guests Ryan Montgomery and Addie Bracy ! This was a really fun conversation, bouncing around a lot of topics. We discussed Ryan's unfortunate withdrawal from Western States due to injury, and generally how athletes should deal with setbacks on both a physical and emotional level. We talked about mental performance with Addie, who just wrote a book on the subject, and we discussed Ryan and Addie's new joint venture, Out Trails , a running retreat for LGBTQ+ runners. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of a new Gen3 Oura ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nu
Wed, June 08, 2022
Nienke Brinkman | Zegama Champion & Running Phenom
Nienke Brinkman is a dutch marathoner and trail runner for Nike. She's only been running since 2020 and has already established herself as one of the most talented and versatile athletes in the world. She broke the dutch national record in the marathon by running 2:22 in April and only six weeks later won and broke the course record at Zegama -- an iconic Spanish trail race. In this conversation we talk about Nienke's background, her academic pursuits, her versatility as an athlete, her victory at Zegama, and her goals for the future. Follow Nienke on IG Follow Nienke on Strava __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Julbo Sunglasses _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com
Thu, June 02, 2022
Stephen Kersh | Trail Creative
Stephen Kersh is a pro trail runner from Flagstaff, AZ representing Adidas Terrex. He's also one of the founders of Rabbit Wolf Creative -- a digital content studio that does beautiful photo and video work in the running space. In this conversation we talk about Stephen's background and career arc, the slog of entrepreneurship, some health challenges Stephen has dealt with, his goal for the future, and a lot more. Follow Stephen on IG Check out Rabbit Wolf Creative Watch Episode #1 of Failing Forward __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source
Tue, May 31, 2022
Freetrail Friday: Dominic Grossman | Cocodona 250, Fatherhood, & the State of Ultrarunning
Freetrail Friday 5/27 -- Today we're joined by Dominc Grossman to discuss his recent finish at the Cocodona 250, how fatherhood has changed his approach to the sport, and the current moment in trail running. Thank you to Oura for sponsoring the show. Use the link below for six months free subscription with purchase of the Gen3 Ring: https://ouraring.com/taf/ eae6f9dc98 _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.
Wed, May 25, 2022
Kilian Jornet | The New NNormal
Kilian Jornet is the best mountain athlete of all-time. At the start of 2022, Kilian started his own new footwear and apparel brand, which is planning to debut its products in the fall. The brand is called NNormal and we used this conversation to talk all about its inception and Kilian's goals for the future of the company. Of course, we also talk about Kilian's athletic life, his 2022 season, returning to Hardrock and UTMB, and the state of the sport. Follow NNormal on IG Follow Kilian on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1653508192785000&usg=A
Thu, May 19, 2022
Ryan Sandes | Leadville, Western States, UTMB, & Navigate Lesotho
Ryan Sandes is a trail runner from Cape Town, South Africa. He is one of the most iconic ultrarunners of all time, having won the Leadville 100, Western States 100, Transgrancanaria and many other races around the world. He has been a long time friend and someone I've always admired in the sport. In April 2022, Ryan and Ryno Griesel completed a project called Navigate Lesotho -- a 1100km journey around this tiny African country. Follow Ryan on IG Navigate Lesotho __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="https://freetrail.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://freetrail.com/&source=gmail&ust=1653007084571000&usg=AOvVaw
Fri, May 06, 2022
Jason Hardrath | Journey to 100 Live Podcast
This is our first ever LIVE PODCAST! We recorded this on stage in Golden, CO after a screening of The Journey to 100 -- a beautiful new film from Athletic Brewing documenting Jason Hardrath's FKT on the 100 highest peaks in Washington, setting his 100th FKT in the process. The film will be available to stream on OutsideTV in the near future. Follow Jason on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com
Wed, May 04, 2022
David Kilgore | Running Renaissance Man
David Kilgore is an ultrarunner from New York City. David is a pro athlete and sports marketing professional for On Running -- the fast-growing Swiss footwear and apparel brand. David also has his own brand called Forrest and an events business called Kilgore Events. David is a bonafide running renaissance man, so we talk about all the various things he has his hands in. this was a really fun conversation! Follow David on Instagram Check out Forrest Check out the Hudson River 50 Register for Wings for Life Dylan's appearance on the Why I Run Podcast __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: <a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id152
Fri, April 29, 2022
Niclas Bornling & Jesper Danielsson | Making Sustainable Trail Running Apparel
Jesper Danielsson and Niclas Bornling work for Houdini Sportswear, a Swedish outdoor brand making sustainable, circular apparel for various activities. Jesper is the Head of Offering and Jesper is the Head of Brand Engagement and DTC. Houdini recently launched the Pace Collection -- their first line of trail running apparel. In this conversation we talk about making sustainable apparel, standing against overconsumption, and being values-driven as a brand. Check out Houdini's Pace Collection of trail running products Pace Collection Video Film Screening - Portland __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ <p
Fri, April 22, 2022
Canyons 100k Preview with Eric Senseman | Freetrail Friday 4/22
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Wed, April 20, 2022
Ladia Albertson-Junkans | Pre-Canyons 100k
Ladia Albertson-Junkans is a trail runner from Seattle, WA. In this episode we talk about her history in the sport, her win at the Chuckanut 50k, and look ahead to her race this weekend at the Canyons 100k. Follow Ladia on IG Film Screening - Denver Film Screening - Portland __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | <a href="ht
Fri, April 15, 2022
Madeira 115k Preview with Hillary Allen | Freetrail Friday 4/15
This Freetrail Friday we dive into the upcoming Madeira 115k with the 2021 Madeira Ultra Trail champion, Hillary Allen! Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | <a class= "yt-s
Wed, April 13, 2022
Monica Devreese | Founder of Rabbit Running Apparel
Monica Devreese is the Founder of Rabbit -- the running apparel brand based in Santa Barbara, CA. Monica has spent her career in the running industry having worked for Adidas, Deckers, and in specialty retail, owning the Santa Barbara Running Company. In this conversation we talked a lot about her career, what she's learned along the way and how she's built Rabbit into a successful business. Check out Rabbit Apparel Follow Monica on IG Follow Rabbit on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener
Sun, April 10, 2022
Ryan Miller & Keely Henninger | Gorge Waterfalls 50k Champions
In this episode we talk to Ryan Miller & Keely Henninger who were the respective champions of the 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Follow Ryan on IG Follow Keely on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan
Sat, April 09, 2022
Hannah Allgood & David Laney | Gorge Waterfalls 100k Champions
In this episode we talk to Hannah Allgood & David Laney who were the respective champions of the 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 100k. Follow Hannah on IG Follow David on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg&source=gmail&ust=1649541918985000&usg=AOvVaw2ffq7IGpApC5TjEiWi6PP
Fri, April 08, 2022
The Future of UltraSignup with David Callahan & Jenn Hughes | Freetrail Friday 4/8
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Sat, April 02, 2022
Gorge Waterfalls 100k & 50k Preview with Zac Marion | 4/1
This week's episode is breaking down the Gorge Waterfalls 100k & 50k with guest co-host, Zac Marion . Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1FY3hLc0VZV1U4d2lnTmthY0xSeF9ieUkxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttaWdKVXJhSjZwU014M0xEYVQxS2I2djlSOWdZYi1nSGpxUzRtYnQwOVpmYTF1aWJfNWFjMlo4MVF1c0ZnU244S211dDliMGNhOUpwOC1UZ3J5ZGZ4TVAzQVJJVnRoalZYcU9PTFVoN1pHcEdJZ0kx
Wed, March 30, 2022
Tim Tollefson | The Infinite Game
Tim Tollefson is a professional ultrarunner for HOKA, living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He returns to the podcast to discuss Western States, UTMB, his personal growth, a recent win at Way Too Cool and much more. Follow Tim on IG Check out the Mammoth Trail Fest __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg
Fri, March 25, 2022
How To Design A Trail Shoe With Dave Dombrow & Bryan Bhark | Freetrail Friday 3/25
Today on Freetrail Friday we welcome Dave Dombrow, co-founder of Speedland, and Bryan Bhark, Senior Innovation Footwear Developer at Brooks Running, for a conversation about the product side of our industry. We dive into the whole process of creating great trail footwear from design to launch with two industry veterans. I’m always curious about the creative minds who make physical goods and I’m excited to learn more about the process, the challenges, and the feeling of seeing creations come to life. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id1524889988 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Wed, March 23, 2022
Hannes Namberger | Lavaredo, UTMB, & Madeira with the German Trail Superstar
Hannes Namberger is a German trail runner sponsored by Dynafit. In 2022, Hannes announced his arrival on the long course scene with a win at Lavaredo Ultra Trail, 6th place at UTMB, and another victory at the Madeira Island Ultra Trail. Hannes grew up as a ski racer and also works as a police officer. Get to know him in this fun conversation. Follow Hannes on Instagram __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www
Fri, March 18, 2022
Buzz Burrell | Fastest Known Time Acquisition by Outside
Buzz Burrell is an outdoor industry veteran and the co-founder of Fastest Know Time, which sold to Outside last week. We'll talk about what that acquisition means for the future of the FKT movement and the FKT community. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | <a dir="auto" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazZ0ODN0X1JZbE5SVUxTVkU0dUl5MDZEaUpiQXxBQ3Jtc0tuekhyeEo2b3FrTUZVQkJTSFMwWU1UUHdYYzY5eDBnZnNITkFOa0NoaDRONWM4UWdMNzJlLUVNa2tnWDk5aEZhYzFmVmNHOTF0dThTMjcxbGVVR2h4WHBXSkZFYW8xNkg5TVJwMjJTanZfalNWbUdCSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fdylanbowman" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event%3Dvideo_description%26redir_token%3DQUFFLUhqazZ0ODN0X1JZbE5SVUxTVkU0dUl5MDZEaUpiQXxBQ3Jtc0tuekhyeEo2b3FrTUZVQkJTSFMwWU1UUHdYYzY5eDBnZnNITkFOa0NoaDRONWM4UWdMNzJlLUVNa2tnWDk5aEZhYzFmVmNHOTF0dThTMjcxbGVVR2h4WHBXSkZFYW8xNkg5TVJwMjJTanZfalNWbUdCSQ%26q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.patr
Wed, March 16, 2022
Payson McElveen | Professional Gravel & Mountain Biker
Payson McElveen is a professional gravel and mountain biker from Durango, CO. He's a two-time national champion and cycling adventurer. He's also a content creator, hosting a great podcast called The Adventurestache. Much like myself, Payson is going through a big career evolution at the movement so we talked a lot about that, the state of the cycling industry, the new LifeTime Grand Prix, being a 21st century professional athlete, and a lot more. Follow Payson on IG Payson's 250 mile crossing of Iceland Listen to The Adventurestache Dylan's appearance on The Adventurestache __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Take advantage of 20% off InsideTracker performance testing: https://info.insidetracker.com/freetrail _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman" target="_blank" rel= "noope
Sat, March 12, 2022
The Business of Trail with Brendan Madigan | Freetrail Friday 3/11
Brendan madigan is the the race director of the Broken Arrow sky race and owner of Alpenglow Sports. This conversation is about the business and industry side of trail running and announces the new prize purse for Broken Arrow. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id1524889988 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921
Wed, March 09, 2022
Francois D'Haene | Winemaking, Fatherhood, Hardrock, & UTMB
Francois D'Haene is one of the best trail runners of all time. The Frenchman is a 4x UTMB champion among many other career highlights too long to list. Topics of conversation: - Origin story - Winemaking - Being a family man - Friendship with Jim - Hardrock/UTMB - Consistency - 2022 season __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Take advantage of 20% off InsideTracker performance testing _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopene
Fri, March 04, 2022
Way Too Cool & Transgrancanaria Preview with Katie Asmuth | Freetrail Friday 3/4
Today we're joined by pro Saucony athlete, Katie Asmuth to preview the races at Way Too Cool & Transgrancanaria, happening this weekend. We'll also discuss the news about UTMB banning athletes from Russia and Belarus from their races. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | <a class= "yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" spellcheck="false" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3VwcXBISkthMUdDa2FVYlpCMnpOQnZyTkkxQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSktXbXYzdDlXb2pNM1ZzZi13UXNKQ0E2ZHFycWdQSU9EOVhraEdpb3JGUVhsMnFBc2JWQzBYMF9ucWVpdWhsQzVDN0tMTTFvUzlXU2ZNd3BSWU9CWkVCc2llbFlCaDZNc0h5X1hKUmhpb25UTVEzbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffreetrail.com%2F&v=wvBEQDRjr
Sat, February 26, 2022
Camille Herron 100 Mile World Record Debrief | Freetrail Friday 2/25
This week, we’re lucky to be joined by Camille Herron, who is only a few days removed from breaking the 100 mile world record at the Jackpot 100 in Nevada. Not only did she set fire to the history books, she also won the race outright, further solidifying her position as one of the great champions in ultra history. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q Follow Camille on Instagram _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/&source=gmail&ust=1645929151777000
Wed, February 23, 2022
Clare Gallagher | Black Canyon 100k Champion
Clare Gallagher is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. She's one of the most decorated runners of the current era but always marches to the beat of her own drum and is widely admired as a result. In this conversation we talk about Clare's love affair with diving, going to grad school, ditching social media, low volume training, why she doesn't feel like she'll make her living as a pro athlete much longer, the Black Canyon victory and much more. Read Clare's blog Oak Flat issue More background on Oak Flat Dirtbag Diaries podcast on Oak Flat and Brophy Prep Relay Updates on Oak Flat Relay Run __________________________ Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: <a hre
Sat, February 19, 2022
Freetrail Friday 2/18 | Navigating the Changing Landscape in Trail Running
Join us at 12pm PST for Freetrail Friday where we’ve got an all-star panel to discuss the present and future of trail running. — Sabrina Little: Pro runner, writer, & philosophy professor — Mario Fraioli: Coach, media personality, & thought leader — Zoë Rom: Editor In Chief, Trail Runner Magazine — Hosted by Dylan Bowman: Pro runner & Founder of Freetrail We all know the sport is growing and professionalizing rapidly, so this will be a conversation attempting to assess the current environment and plot a reasonable course forward. We’ll discuss the positives of expansion as well as legitimate areas of concern. As a community, it’s up to us to ensure the spirit and values of our beautiful sport are preserved into the future and this is our attempt to get ahead of issues and hold each other accountable. Who knows, maybe this will become a running series. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.in
Wed, February 16, 2022
Cam Smith | American Ski Mountaineering & Trail Running Phenom
Cam Smith is a mountain athlete from Crested Butte, CO. In the last few years, Cam has established himself as one of the best American ski mountaineering athletes in the world. He has also had a great early start to his trail running career. In January, Cam became the first American man to ever podium in a Ski Mountaineering senior race, securing a 3rd place finish at a vertical race in Andorra. At only 26 years old, Cam Smith has a very bright future ahead both on foot and on skis! Follow Cam on IG Donate to the Adaptive Sports Center Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg&source=gmail&ust
Fri, February 11, 2022
Freetrail Friday 2/11 | Black Canyon 100k Preview with Eric Senseman
Freetrail Friday is a weekly livestream focused on the news and happenings in the sport of trail and ultra running. This week we're previewing the action of Saturday's Black Canyon 100k with guest co-host, Eric Senseman . We'll breakdown the course, the conditions and the fields as a talented group of pros battle for six Golden Tickets to the Western States 100. Thank you to Oura for sponsoring the show. Use the link below for $50 off and six months free subscription to the Gen3 Ring: https://ouraring.com/taf/ eae6f9dc98 _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang%3
Wed, February 09, 2022
Adam Campbell | The Journey of Healing
Adam Campbell is a Canadian mountain athlete living in Squamish, BC. He was one of my first inspirations in my early years as an aspiring pro trail runner. He's had an amazing career as an athlete but in the last several years, Adam has endured a few very heavy life experiences. In 2016, Adam had a near death fall in the mountains and in 2020, Adam lost his wife in a backcountry skiing accident. In this conversation, we talk about how Adam has dealt with the grief and guilt from the accident and how we can grow from overwhelming sadness. Adam's podcast with Billy Yang Follow Adam Campbell on IG Read Adam's blog How Pro Athletes Become the Hardest Working Creators on the Internet Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en" targ
Wed, February 02, 2022
Jim Walmsley | Engagement, Moving to Europe, Western States, and UTMB
Jim Walmsley is a three-time Western States 100 champion and one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. He recently won the North American Ultra Runner of the Year award for the fifth straight year. In this conversation we talk about some recent changes in Jim's life, how he's addressing his weaknesses as an athlete, his relationship with Francois D'Haene, his third victory at Western States, a DNF at UTMB, and what Jim has planned for 2022. This was a really fun conversation! Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https:/
Wed, January 26, 2022
Hillary Allen | Change is Good
Hillary Allen is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. In this conversation, we talk about Hillary's move away from longtime sponsor, The North Face, to join Brooks -- the footwear and apparel brand based in Seattle, WA. We talk about the considerations that went into the decision, how Brooks is approaching the trail category, and how the brand aligns with Hillary's personal values. We also talk about her win at Madeira Island Ultra Trail and what's next for her competitively. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Follow Hillary on IG Buy Hillary's book _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Web
Wed, January 19, 2022
Camille Herron | Running Fearlessly
Camille Herron is an ultrarunner living in Arizona. Camille has been one of the best athletes of our generation, winning the legendary Comrades Marathon and setting multiple world records. This fall, Camille won and set the course record at the Javelina 100 and broke her own record for the track 100 miler at Desert Solstice, solidifying a 2nd place in the Ultrarunner of the Year voting. In this conversation, we talk about Camille entering her 40s, dealing with health issues early in 2021, and rebounding with an amazing second half of the year. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Follow Camille on Instagram _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.
Wed, January 12, 2022
Speedland | My New Footwear Sponsor
Today we talk to Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon -- the co-founders of Speedland, a new hyper performance trail equipment company based in Portland, Oregon. Speedland recently released their first shoe, the SL:PDX, which in my opinion is the best trail shoe ever made. Get to know the brand and founders in this conversation. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off at runspeedland.com Follow Speedland on IG Follow Dave on IG Follow Kevin on IG _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube </
Wed, December 29, 2021
The Year in Trail Running | Corrine Malcolm
To finish the year, frequent guest, Trail Society co-host, and good friend, Corrine Malcolm returns to talk all about the best stories and performances in 2021. Subscribe the Freetrail Training App Follow Corrine on IG Subscribe to Trail Society Podcast Watch the Bill Dooper video _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube
Wed, December 22, 2021
Jill Wheatley | Embracing Impermanence
Jill Wheatley is a Canadian mountaineer who spends much of her time climbing in the Himalaya. Jill and I met in 2019 and have developed a friendship and mutual respect. I have grown to admire Jill deeply for the person she is and the lessons she's learned and shared from a life changing injury she incurred in 2014. While teaching a physical education class in Bavaria, Jill suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her 70% blind and in the hospital for months. Jill has never regained her vision, but has returned to the life of her dreams, climbing, skiing, trail running, and generally living a life of purpose and passion. This is the story of how we can use the lowest moments of our lives to launch into periods of deep inspiration and growth. PLEASE DONATE TO VISION 8000 Read Jill's amazing blog Follow Jill on IG Jill and Majell's story in Trail Run Magazine Jill's newest challenge -- Vision 8000 Fundraising Letter for Partners _________________________ Freetrail Links: App D
Thu, December 16, 2021
Dakota Jones | Live Your Values
Dakota Jones is an ultrarunner living in Bozeman, MT. Dakota is one of the best athletes of the last decade in the sport, with an amazing list of athletic accomplishments from some of the sport's most important races. At 31 years old, Dakota is now studying mechanical engineering at Montana State University with the goal of applying that education towards a career in environmentalism. In addition, Dakota runs the Footprints Running Camp , which endeavors to develop leaders in environmental and social justice. We talk all about Dakota's career, his education, his values driven approach to sport, his upcoming race at Hardrock and Freetrail's new sponsorship of the Footprints Running Camp. Footprints is releasing a film about the 2021 camp on Sunday 12/19 on YouTube. Thanks to Compressport for their support of the podcast! Shop Compressport running product here , use code FREETRAIL20 for a 20% discount. Learn about Footprints Running Camp Link to the Film Premiere -- 12pm MST on SUNDAY, December 19th Donate to the Footprints GoFundMe Follow Dakota on IG _________________________ Freetrail Links: <a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id1524889988" target= "_blank" rel="noopener" data
Fri, December 10, 2021
Mike Alfred | Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Financial Markets
Mike Alfred returns to the podcast for a second time. I joke that Mike has become the Chief Financial Correspondent and this time we spend basically the entire time talking about Mike's areas of expertise, specifically Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and financial markets in general. A departure from standard ultra talk, this one was really fun to record! Follow Mike on Twitter Mike's appearance on the TIP podcast Mike's first appearance on the show _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" targ
Wed, December 08, 2021
Adam Peterman | Rookie of the Year
Adam Peterman is a trail runner from Missoula, MT. At only 26 years old, Adam is already putting up times at historic races that put him in the category of some of the best of all time. This year Adam won and set the CR at the Speedgoat 50k, finished 2nd at the Pikes Peak Marathon, won the USATF Trail Marathon Championship, and then finished the year with another win at the JFK50, running the second fastest time in the race's history. Get to know this young talent in this conversation - Adam's first podcast ever! Follow Adam on IG Shop Compressport trail running products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirectu
Fri, December 03, 2021
Ruth Croft | Humble Hard Work
Ruth Croft is a trail runner from New Zealand. Ruth is one of the most versatile athletes in the sport, earning many wins and podium performances across all different distances, terrains, and elevation profiles. Ruth had an amazing 2021 racing season, which we talk all about in this conversation. Follow Ruth on Instagram Premiere of Begin Again Shop Compressport trail running products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1638570145839000&usg=AOvVaw056vYXReawWW8RZJUE7bq
Wed, December 01, 2021
Freetrail Announcement
Pyllars is now Freetrail. We are rebranding our entire business in order to better align our brand with our market and our mission. In this State of the Union podcast, Dylan explains the thought process behind the rebrand and the new name. Register for the Begin Again premiere Subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel
Wed, November 24, 2021
Ryan Montgomery | Always Learning
Ryan Montgomery is a trail runner from Park City, UT. He recently finished 2nd place at the Javelina Jundred, earning a coveted golden ticket to the Western States 100. Ryan is also an advocate for LGBTQ athletes and speaks eloquently about his experience as a queer/gay man. Follow Ryan on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=htt
Wed, November 17, 2021
Darren Thomas | The Next Generation
Darren Thomas is a pro trail runner from Reno, NV. He has been in the sport for a long time but has come into his own in the last few years and, in my opinion, has the potential to be one of the best athletes in the world. Follow Darren on Instagram Watch Darren Thomas win the Broken Arrow VK Watch Darren Thomas finish 2nd at the Broken Arrow 26k _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href=
Fri, November 05, 2021
Corrine Malcolm | UTMB World Series & Ultra News
In this episode, my friend and commentary partner, Corrine Malcolm joins to discuss the new race announcements from the UTMB World Series and some of the other news happening in trail/ultra running. Trail Society episode about drug testing in ultra _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/&source=gmail&ust=1636167682839000&usg=AFQjCNHsFUy0Lm2JcvsjJ
Wed, November 03, 2021
Grand Raid Race Recap
In this episode, I'm interviewed by my big brother, Jason Bowman, about my recent race at the Grand Raid. Follow Jason on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Stra
Wed, October 20, 2021
Grand Raid & Ask Me Anything
In this episode I talk a little bit about the Grand Raid of Reunion Island - a 100 mile race I'm competing in this week - including the training leading into it and my strategy/expectations for how it will go. In the second half of the pod I bang through some of the AMA questions submitted by listeners! Joe Grant’s 2012 Diagonale des Fous Race Report _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/&source=gmail&us
Wed, October 13, 2021
Katie Asmuth | Respect the Game
Katie Asmuth is an ultrarunner from Mammoth Lakes, CA. Katie is very much a rising star in the sport and 2021 has been a breakout year in her career. She won the Bandera 100k in January and then followed it up with a very strong 5th place finish at her debut Western States 100 -- the most important race in North America. Katie is also a nurse practitioner and mother of two boys. Hope you enjoy this conversation! Follow Katie in Instagram _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/&source=gmail&ust=16339
Wed, October 06, 2021
Stephanie Case | Afghanistan & Tor des Glaciers
Stephanie Case is an ultrarunner and human rights lawyer for the UN. This is her second appearance on the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the recent unrest in Afghanistan - where Stephanie has worked for many years - including how we can help. We also talk about Stephanie's recent race at the 450k Tor des Glaciers in Italy, where she finished 3rd overall in 155hrs. Stephanie is an incredible person and I'm honored she'd come on the show. Donate to Free To Run Free To Run Ambassador Program Follow Stephanie on IG Stephanie's First Appearance on the Show _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https:
Wed, September 29, 2021
Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock & UTMB Recap
Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest ultra runners on the planet. In the history of the sport, there are few athletes who have been as successful and versatile as Courtney - competing and winning races of all different distances and formats. Most recently, Courtney won and broke the course record at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in what was one of the great ultra performances of all-time, finishing 7th overall. This was her second victory at the world's most important event. We talk all about the UTMB victory in this conversation but also spend time on the Hardrock 100, where Courtney unfortunately succumbed to a DNF earlier in the summer. Hear what Courtney learned there and how that disappointment led to a transcendental victory at UTMB only six weeks later. Follow Courtney on Instagram _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" d
Wed, September 22, 2021
Taggart VanEtten | Force of Nature
Taggart Van Etten is an ultrarunner from Illinois. He made a name for himself at the Tunnelhill 100 in 2019 where he ran an astonishing 12:19 -- one of the fastest 100 mile debuts ever. A short time later he smashed the 100 mile world record on a treadmill, recording an insane 11:32. Taggart is an extremely hardworking and talented athlete and he has a crazy bright future in the sport. Follow Taggart on Twitter Follow Taggart on IG Follow Taggart on Strava > _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl=
Wed, September 15, 2021
Anton Krupicka | Leadville 100 Recap
Anton Krupicka is one of the most legendary ultrarunners in history. Bursting onto the ultra scene in 2006 with a win at the Leadville 100, Anton quickly became the representative for an entire generation of ultrarunners and directly contributed to the rapid growth we've seen in the sport. After many years of injury that kept him away from competition, Anton made his triumphant return to racing at this year's Leadville 100, where he finished 3rd place. In this episode we talk all about the Leadville performance but also spend time talking about Tony the human being and how he's evolved over the past 15 years. _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/1
Fri, September 10, 2021
Drew Holmen | Rising Star in Trail Running
Drew Holmen is an ultrarunner from Boulder, CO. In my opinion, Drew is one of the true rising stars in the sport who has incredible potential as an athlete. He's also a very humble, likeable guy who carries the spirit of the trail. Get to know Drew in this fun interview. Follow Drew on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921" target="_blank" rel="noopener" dat
Wed, September 08, 2021
Eliud Kipchoge | The Last Milestone
The greatest distance runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge is here! From his home in Kenya, Eliud talks with us about his life, training, and the new film documenting the INEOS 1:59 project -- where Eliud made history, becoming the first man to run under 2hrs in the marathon. This film is a must watch, find links below: Kipcohge: The Last Milestone _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl=
Mon, August 30, 2021
UTMB Recap
On today's episode, Corrine Malcom and I break down the action of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. Follow Corrine on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Strava</
Wed, August 18, 2021
Sally McRae | Badwater 135 Champion
Sally is a professional ultrarunner for Nike currently living in Bend, OR. She's a fan favorite in the sport and one of the most requested guests for the podcast, so it was great to chat. Sally is just coming off a win at the legendary Badwater 135 -- one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. We go deep on the story of Sally's preparation for the race, what she learned from her first attempt in 2018, and how she navigated low moments on race day to achieve a 10-year dream to win the race. This one is packed full of great insights and lessons! Follow Sally on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTub e Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="
Wed, August 11, 2021
Timothy Olson | PCT FKT Recap
Timothy "Mirage" Olson returns to the podcast to share the story of his recent successful FKT mission on the Pacific Crest Trail - a 2600 mile quest from Mexico to Canada. SUPPORT PYLLARS ON PATREON Tim's first appearance on the podcast Follow Tim on IG Return to Zero Foundation _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTub
Fri, August 06, 2021
Announcing Trail Society + Ultra News
This is a very special episode! Today we are so excited to announce the second show in the Pyllars Podcast Network. The show is called Trail Society, co-hosted by three incredible professional athletes in our sport -- Keely Henninger, Corrine Malcolm, and Hillary Allen. In this episode we talk about the vision for the show and what they all hope to provide to the community and conversation in our sport. After the announcement we transition to a chat I had with Corrine Malcolm about some of the latest news in trail running including the newly announced Golden Ticket races for Western States and the professional fields at UTMB. SUBSCRIBE TO TRAIL SOCIETY Golden Ticket race announcement UTMB Elite Fields _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" t
Wed, August 04, 2021
Bryon Powell | The Present & Future of iRunFar
Bryon Powell is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar.com -- the single most influential news and information platform in the sport of trail and ultrarunning. In January of 2021, iRunFar announced they'd been acquired by Lola Digital Media, marking an exciting new chapter for the company. This podcast is a deep dive into the origins of iRunFar and an exploration of what this new ownership structure means for its future. Intro Interview with Alex Potter Support iRF on Patreon _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang%3D
Mon, July 26, 2021
Sabrina Stanley | Hardrock 100 Champion
Sabrina Stanley is an ultrarunner from Silverton, CO. Recently Sabrina won the legendary Hardrock 100 for the second time and in the second fastest time in history. In this conversation, we discuss Sabrina's background, her development as an athlete, her Nolan's 14 FKT, Hardrock, her goals for the future and much more. Follow Sabrina on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Strava </di
Fri, July 23, 2021
Hardrock 100 Race Recap
In this episode, roles are reversed. This time I'm interviewed by my big brother, Jason Bowman, all about the recent Hardrock 100 where I finished 2nd place. Hope you enjoy! Dylan's Strava Activity from the run Follow Jason on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921" target="_blank" rel="noopener" d
Fri, July 09, 2021
Tim Johnson | Trusting Your Values & Having an Impact
Tim Johnson is a longtime professional cyclist and six-time national champion. He had an incredible career and is one of the true pioneers and legends of cyclocross. The thing I admire so much about Tim is that he's managed to continue to have a big impact and influence on the sport of cycling long after his professional racing career was over. He cares about his sport and the people in it and represents what it means to be an ambassador. Tim has worked for USA Cycling and is now the Director of Performance of Supersapiens . Follow Tim on IG Follow Tim on Twitter Watch the Trans Taiga Video Rapha Continental Tour of California: Intro Video _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/cha
Fri, June 25, 2021
Western States Live #3
These are pre-race interviews recorded live from Olympic Valley before the 2021 edition of the Western States 100. Today's guests: Ragna Debats Paul Lind Mike McManus Clare Gallagher Max King Prognostication SUBSCRIBE TO THE WS100 YOUTUBE CHANNEL _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Strava
Fri, June 25, 2021
Western States Live #2
These are pre-race interviews recorded live from Olympic Valley before the 2021 edition of the Western States 100. Today's guests: Hayden Hawks Brittany Peterson Magda Boulet Diana Fitzpatrrick Jim Walmsley Craig Thornley SUBSCRIBE TO THE WS100 YOUTUBE CHANNEL _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Strava </
Thu, June 24, 2021
Western States Live #1
These are pre-race interviews recorded live from Olympic Valley before the 2021 edition of the Western States 100. Today's guests: Jeff Browning Matt Daniels Ruth Croft Tim Tollefson Beth Pascall Jared Hazen SUBSCRIBE TO THE WS100 YOUTUBE CHANNEL _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | Strava
Thu, June 17, 2021
Tim Tollefson | Confronting Demons
Tim Tollefson is a professional runner from Mammoth Lakes, CA. Over the past five years, Tim has risen to the highest level of the sport of trail and ultrarunning, earning wins and podium performances at some of the world's most important races. He's one of the most liked and respected runners on the circuit and he's now preparing for his first attempt at North America's most important race - The Western States 100. In this conversation, we talk all about Tim's preparation for the race and why he feels well prepared for the task at hand. Tim talks about the emphasis he's placed on his psychological and emotional health and how much that's helped his athletic career. In addition to lots of Western States conversation, we also talk about a fun entrepreneurial project Tim's been working on for the past couple years. _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter |
Mon, June 14, 2021
Topher Gaylord | Live Your Passion
Topher Gaylord is an outdoor industry professional and ultrarunner from Marin County, CA. Topher has been a great friend and mentor throughout my career and he's a person who I really admire. In his career, he's helped to lead iconic outdoor and apparel brands like The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and Under Armour. In this conversation, we talk about the importance of following your passions in life and how to best bring your professional career in line with what you love pursuing. Subscribe to the WS YouTube Channel _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn | <a href="https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-
Wed, May 26, 2021
Keely Henninger | Injury, Body Image, Women's Health, & Western States
Keely Henninger is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. In this conversation we talk about Keely's background, her career progression, dealing with injury, women's health, and body image issues, before transitioning and finishing the conversation talking about Keely's upcoming race at the Wester States 100, which will be her first attempt at the distance. KEELY TRAINING FOR WESTERN STATES VIDEO Follow Keely on IG Article about injury on Keely's blog Article about body image for the Trail Sisters _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a
Wed, May 19, 2021
Timothy Olson | Run Mindful
Timothy Olson is an ultrarunnner from Boulder, CO. Originally from Wisconsin, Timothy has become one of the best ultrarunners of his generation, with wins and podium performances at some of the world's most important races, including two victories at the Western States 100. On June 1st, Timothy will embark on the biggest undertaking of his career - an FKT attempt on the 2600 mile Pacific Crest Trail. Follow Tim on IG FKT Podcast about Tim's FKT attempt Ram Dass Podcast _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" ta
Thu, May 13, 2021
Mario Fraioli | UTMB & IRONMAN Partnership
In this episode, I sit down with running coach, commentator, and media personality, Mario Fraioli to break down the news of UTMB's partnership with IRONMAN. UTMB Press Announcement UTMB World Series FAQ Subscribe to Mario's Newsletter Listen to Mario's Podcast _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blan
Wed, May 05, 2021
Coree Woltering | Pinhoti Trail FKT Recap
Coree Woltering is an ultrarunner from Illinois. In addition to being a solid racer on the circuit over the past few years, Coree has established himself as one of the best athletes at multi-day and multi-week speed records. In 2020, Coree broke the Fastest Known Time for the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail, and in 2021, he set a new standard on the 350 Pinhoti Trail. In this episode, we pick Coree's brain about how to approach such long and logistically complicated undertakings. Follow Coree on IG Coree's Strava from Pinhoti Follow Cocodona 250 _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a
Fri, April 30, 2021
Beth Pascall | Canyons 100k Champion
Beth Pascall is an ultrarunner from the UK. This past weekend she won the Canyons 100k in convincing fashion in a field of super talented competitors. In this conversation we covered Beth's background in life and sport, her progression as a trail runner, her win at the Canyons 100k, and how she's looking ahead towards the Western States 100. Follow Beth on Instagram Follow Beth on Strava _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/&source=gmail&ust=1619836769551000&usg=AFQjC
Wed, April 28, 2021
Anthony Costales | Canyons 100k Champion
Anthony Costales is a trail/ultra runner from Salt Lake City, UT. This last weekend, Anthony won the prestigious Canyons 100k in California, earning a Golden Ticket into the fast approaching Western States 100. In this conversation we talk about his background, his racing history and progression in the sport, before we go deep on the Canyons victory, the training that went into it, and how Anthony is looking ahead to Western States. Follow Anthony on IG Anthony's Strava file from Canyons 100k _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" tar
Mon, April 26, 2021
Ultra News & Commentary #3 | Corrine Malcolm
Today I'm joined by pro ultrarunner and coach, Corrine Malcolm, to break down some of the recent happenings in trail running. The main topics of conversation are the Canyons 100k, the start list for Western States, and the Jackpot 100. Corrine is from San Francisco and runs for Adidas. Follow Corrine on IG Treeline Journal Recap of Canyons 100k Western States 100 Start List _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.go
Wed, April 21, 2021
Lucy Bartholomew | New Level, New Devil
Lucy Bartholomew is an ultrarunner from Australia. She started ultrarunning at only 15 years old and has admittedly always been compelled to break the mold. Now 24, she's one of the top racers in the world with wins and top performances at some of the sport's most important events. Of course, it hasn't been easy or without challenge and Lucy does a great job of honestly talking though the highs and lows of being a pro athlete. Recently, Lucy set an FKT on the Larapinta Trail -- a 138 mile trail in central Australia. I hope you enjoy this conversation! Follow Lucy on IG Lucy's Website Lucy's Strava Profile _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram
Wed, April 14, 2021
Yassine Diboun | Feed the Good Wolf
Yassine is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. He and I have been friends for 10 years after meeting and competing against each other at the 2011 San Diego 100 -- finishing 1st and 2nd. In this conversation, we talk about that story, Yassine's journey from addiction to sobriety, his infectious positivity, his coaching business, and recent race at the Peterson Ridge Rumble. Follow Yassine on IG Wy'East Wolfpack _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/&source=gmail&ust=16184290975080
Wed, April 07, 2021
Eric Senseman | Marriage, Loss, Black Canyon & Western States
Eric Senseman is an ultrarunner from Flagstaff, AZ. In this conversation we talk about Eric's recent marriage, the loss of his father in 2020, his progression as an athlete, successes and failures along the way, and look ahead towards the 2021 Western States 100, where Eric will race for the third time. This one was a blast! Follow Eric on IG Eric's article for Rabbit _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-0
Wed, March 31, 2021
Ethan Newberry | The Evolution of The Ginger Runner
Ethan is a runner and content creator from Seattle, WA. His YouTube channel is a world famous resource for inspirational running films, gear reviews, live interviews, and much more. Ethan is multi talented -- as good behind the camera as he is in front of it -- and has great insights about the life of a modern creator and the changing media environment over the last 15 years. The Ginger Runner YouTube Channel Summer of Wonder Ethan's IG Tiger Claw Forrest Fenn Treasure _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dyl
Wed, March 24, 2021
Jason Bowman | Balance
This is a lecture from the Pyllars app delivered by Jason Bowman. _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn
Wed, March 17, 2021
Catherine Poletti | Chairwoman & Co-Founder of UTMB
Catherine Poletti is the Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc -- the most important event in trail and ultra running. In this conversation, we talk about the history of the race, how it grew from humble beginnings, the expansion of the UTMB brand internationally, confronting the challenges of COVID, the outlook for 2021 and much more. Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc UTMB World Events Register for Thailand by UTMB Signup for Registration Reminder for Panda Trail by UTMB (opens 5/1/21) UTMB for the Planet _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MKI1xB8YMchI1764zJXHg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.c
Wed, March 10, 2021
Cat Bradley | Run Happy
Cat Bradley is an ultrarunner from Boulder, CO. Cat has been a top performer on the ultra scene after bursting into the limelight in 2017 as a relative unknown in the sport to win the most important race in North America -- The Western States 100. At only 25, this amazing achievement changed Cat's life and launched her career as a pro athlete. Cat recently signed a new partnership with Brooks Running and will be representing them going forward. We talk all about that and more in this wide ranging conversation. Follow Cat on IG Cat's Website _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http
Fri, March 05, 2021
Race Director Round Table | Jamil Coury, Skip Brand, & Brendan Madigan
Recorded LIVE on YouTube on 3/3/21, this is a conversation with three great race directors in our sport -- Jamil Coury of Aravaipa Running, Skip Brand of the Lake Sonoma 50, and Brendan Madigan of the Broken Arrow Skyrace. We talk all about navigating the COVID era as an events business, how they've adapted to the new reality, and what they've learned through the process. Subscribe to the Pyllars YouTube Channel Aravaipa Running Lake Sonoma 50 Broken Arrow Skyrace _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.
Wed, March 03, 2021
Stephanie Case | Human Rights Lawyer & Ultrarunner
Stephanie Case is a Canadian Human Rights Lawyer and Ultrarunner based in Chamonix, France. In a sport full of amazing people, Stephainie is one of the most inspiring I've encountered. She works for the UN, devoting her life to humanitarian causes all over the world, and often in war zones. She also founded a charity called Free to Run, which endeavors to support women and girls in conflict areas through running and outdoor sport. In addition to her career and charity work, Stephanie is an amazing ultrarunner with top finishes at some of the worlds hardest races. Follow Stephanie on IG Stephanie's Personal Website Free to Run _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a hr
Wed, February 24, 2021
Brittany Peterson | Black Canyon 100k Champion
Stephanie Case is a Canadian Human Rights Lawyer and Ultrarunner based in Chamonix, France. In a sport full of amazing people, Stephanie is one of the most inspiring I've encountered. She works for the UN, devoting her life to humanitarian causes all over the world, and often in war zones. She also founded a charity called Free to Run, which endeavors to support women and girls in conflict areas through running and outdoor sport. In addition to her career and charity work, Stephanie is an amazing ultrarunner with top finishes at some of the world's hardest races. Follow Brittany on IG Brittany's Strava file from Black Canyon _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | <a href="http
Wed, February 17, 2021
David Laney | Live & Learn
David Laney has long been a top performer and fan favorite in trail and ultrarunning. We've been buddies since 2013 when we took a fun road trip to the Grand Canyon -- a key moment that set David down the road that has led to such a great career. We talk about that memory, David's amazing performance at the 2015 UTMB, the ups and downs he's had since, and his recent change in sponsorship -- moving from Nike to Craft Sportswear. Hope you enjoy! Follow David on IG Tommy Riv's post about CRAFT Trails and Tarmac _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "h
Sun, February 14, 2021
Tyler Green | Black Canyon 100k Champion
Tyler Green is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. This past weekend, Tyler won the prestigious Black Canyon 100k in Arizona, thus earning a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 coming up in June. Hear Tyler's perspective on the race, the training leading into it, and how he's thinking ahead towards WS, less than 24hrs removed from his victory. Tyler's first appearance on the podcast Follow Tyler on IG Tyler's Black Canyon Strava File _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href
Wed, February 10, 2021
Jerry Colonna | The Crucible of Leadership
Jerry Colonna is the co-founder and CEO of Reboot, an executive coaching and leadership development firm based in Boulder, CO. Jerry is also the author of Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. Jerry's style is a mix between therapist and consultant, helping his clients to gain a better understanding of themselves through what he calls radical self-inquiry. Jerry and I became acquainted during the lowest moment of my life and his work has had a tremendous impact on my professional and athletic career. His message has as much relevance to athletes as it does to entrepreneurs and founders. This was a special one. Dylan's appearance on the Reboot podcast Jerry's coaching business Jerry's podcast with Chad Dickerson Follow Jerry on Twitter Buy Jerry's book _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | <a href="https://www.pyllars.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-sa
Wed, January 27, 2021
Ultra News & Commentary | Jim, Nike, Spartan, UTMB & iRunFar
In this episode we talk about the latest news in the world of trail and ultrarunning. Topics of conversation: Jim Walmsley narrowly missing the 100k world record Nike loses Camille Herron and David Laney Spartan's 2021 event calendar UTMB start list iRunFar acquisition Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com
Wed, January 20, 2021
Joe Grant | Mountain Artist
Joe Grant is an ultrarunner and outdoor enthusiast from Durango, CO. His approach to mountain sport is as artistic as it is athletic. He's known not only for being a great runner, but also as a creative story teller and philosophical adventurer. Joe and I go way back and I have a tremendous amount of admiration for him. He was a personal inspiration of mine upon my introduction to ultrarunning and he's been a good friend since. In this convo, we talk about Joe's move to Durango from Boulder, reminisce about the revolution in ultrarunning in the early 2010s, how the sport has changed in the last decade, his recent Home to Home project, his artistic approach and process of creating the adventures he's tackled in his career, and much more. Joe Links: Instagram | Website Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | L inkedIn
Wed, January 13, 2021
Alex Borsuk | Nutrition & Adventure
Alex Borsuk is a nutritionist and sports dietician based in Portland, OR. She's also an ultrarunner, rock climber, mountaineer, ski mountaineer, cyclist, and overall amazingly versatile outdoor adventure athlete. She's a self-described weekend warrior who balances a full-time job with an insanely impressive resume of athletic achievement. In this conversation we discuss Alex's career and some of her adventure highlights including the Mt. Rainier Infinity Loop and unsupported Wonderland Trail FKT. Hope you enjoy! Follow Alex on IG Alex's Website Mt. Rainier Infinity Loop Evolution Healthcare and Fitness ------------------------------ --------------------- Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram Dylan Links: Instagram | <a href="https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang%3Den&source=gmail&ust=
Wed, January 06, 2021
Ask Me Anything #1
This is the first episode under the new name - The Pyllars Podcast. To kick it off I did an Ask Me Anything episode to answer some great questions submitted on Instagram. Topics covered: Advice for young athletes Performances of 2020 Staying motivated Dealing with injury Mission behind pyllars Beginning a mindfulness practice The future of Ultrarunning My training Strength and PT Dietary habits, dealing with fatigue, coaching and more! pyllars.com Follow @pyllars on Instagram ------------------------------ ------------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, December 30, 2020
Best of The Well
This is the final episode of The Well, so we jumped into the time capsule and went through some of our favorite moments in the first year of the show. REMINDER - Starting next week, this show will rebrand to become The Pyllars Podcast. You will not have to resubscribe, the show will just start showing up in your feed under the new name. pyllars.com Follow @pyllars on IG ------------------------------ ------------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Mon, December 21, 2020
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Launch of Pyllars
In this episode, we announce the launch of a new project called Pyllars. Pyllars is a mobile app platform built for runners who want to improve as athletes and as human beings. The core philosophy is that our athletic success comes down to two fundamental pillars that are equally important – our physical fitness AND our emotional fitness. Oftentimes athletes emphasize the former at the expense of the latter, sometimes with detrimental personal consequences. Pyllars is committed to supporting athletes as they strive to reach their athletic potential, while also providing tools for maintaining a healthy and balanced internal environment. We believe this 360-degree approach to the athlete produces the best long-term outcomes on and off the racecourse. We hope you’ll join our community and become part of the movement. ***IMPORTANT*** Starting January 1st and going forward, this podcast will rebrand to become The Pyllars Podcast. You won't have to resubscribe. It will begin appearing in your feed under the new name in the new year. pyllars.com Follow @pyllars on IG
Wed, December 16, 2020
Jim Walmsley | Set Big Goals
It was an honor to welcome ultrarunning sensation Jim Walmsley to the show! Jim has been a personal inspiration of mine and has single handedly changed the paradigm in our sport over the last 5 years. We cover a lot of ground in this 90min conversation, exploring what sets Jim apart as a man and athlete. We talk about his sporting heroes, his relationship to social media, self-belief and self doubt, dealing with critics, his personal time trial on the Hardrock 100 course, the Golden Trail World Championship, and much more. Follow Jim on IG Follow Jim on Strava Video of Jim's personal time trial on the Hardrock 100 course ------------------------------ ------------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Sat, December 12, 2020
Aaron Lutze | The Other Side of Professional Sports
Aaron Lutze is my Athlete Marketing Manager at Red Bull. That makes him my boss, but he's also been an amazing friend and mentor over the formative years of my career. He has unique insights into the past, present, and future of sports marketing in the ever-evolving competition and media environment. We talk about Aaron's background, his career trajectory, the complexity of working with athletes, the future of pro sports and athlete marketing, his introduction to ultrarunning, his new YouTube channel, and more! Follow Aaron on IG Subscribe to Aaron's YouTube Channel Supplement Sommelier episode with Dylan ------------------------------ ---------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, December 02, 2020
Abby Hall | Unsupported on the John Muir Trail
Abby Hall is an ultrarunner and graphic designer from Boulder, CO. This past summer Abby tackled the 220 mile John Muir Trail (Nuumu Poyo) in California in unsupported fashion. And in the year of the FKT, I think Abby’s JMT speed record attempt was maybe the one I found the most inspiring. And it was inspiring not only because of Abby’s proud solo style on the trail but also how she told the story of the history of the trail and paid respects to that heritage both in her attempt and on social media. We talk about that here in this episode along with Abby’s background, her previous failed attempt on the route, why she chose to go unsupported this time, the details of her approach as it relates to pacing, gear, and sleep on such a long push, her dramatic finish amid the smoke of a terrible nearby wildfire, and much more. Follow Abby on IG Video of Abby's record attempt Abby and Cordis Hall's website ---------------------------------------------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Sat, November 28, 2020
Mike Alfred | Running, Entrepreneurship, Markets, & Bitcoin
Mike Alfred is an old friend and personal inspiration of mine. He's a successful entrepreneur and dedicated athlete. Mike is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Assets Data and was previously the Co-Founder and CEO of BrightScope, which was acquired in 2016 for $30 million. In this conversation, we discuss Mike's history as an entrepreneur and athlete, the highs and lows of business and sport, making investments, taking risks, the state of the markets, crypto currency, the sale of his business and more! Follow Mike on Twitter Digital Assets Data ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Tue, November 24, 2020
Hayden Hawks | JFK 50 Mile Recap
Hayden Hawks is a professional ultrarunner from Utah. Just last weekend Hayden won and set the course record at the JFK 50 miler -- the oldest ultramarathon in the USA. In this conversation we talked about that performance, Hayden's recent move back to HOKA One One, his future goals and much more. Follow Hayden on IG Hayden's Strava file from JFK 50 ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, November 18, 2020
Rachel Drake | Golden Trail Championship Recap
Rachel Drake is a trail/ultra runner in Portland, OR. In addition she is an MD/PhD student at Oregon Health and Sciences University where she studies neonatal metabolism and is working on her dissertation. She recently finished second place at the Golden Trail World Championship in the Azores against some of the best runners from Europe and around the world. It was great to learn more about Rachel's story. Follow Rachel on IG Rachel and Tyler's website Fascinating Ted Talk referenced in the podcast ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, November 11, 2020
Alec Garnett | 2020 Elections
The Well gets political. Today we talk to Alec Garnett, an old friend of mine and the Speaker-elect in the Colorado state House of Representatives. We talk about the presidential election, senate races, environmental policy, the outdoor industry in CO and much more. Follow Alec on Twitter ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, October 21, 2020
Jimmy Elam | Logic of Performance
Jimmy Elam is an ultrarunner living in Salt Lake City, UT. In the last few years, Jimmy has amassed some great accomplishments in the sport. Most recently, Jimmy won both the Tushars 100k and the Bear 100. He's got a great story and a great perspective. Follow Jimmy on Instagram ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, October 14, 2020
Katie Schide | Taming Giants
Katie Schide is an American ultrarunner living in Europe. In just a few short years, Katie has become one of the best and most consistent racers on the circuit, accumulating wins and podium finishes at some of Europe's most iconic races. That being the case, it's always seemed to me that Katie flies under the radar so it was great to chat and get to know her a little better. Follow Katie on IG Taming Giants - Video about Katie and Germain's adventure through the Alps this summer
Wed, October 07, 2020
Markelle Taylor | From Prison to Boston
Markelle is my friend and occasional training partner. We met when he was serving a 15 years to life sentence in San Quentin State Prison in Northern California. This is Markelle's story of redemption through running and consistent self work. It is an honor to share it with you all. Markelle's feature in the New York Times 26.2 to Life: San Quentin Marathon Documentary Email Markelle about his new clothing line - markelleruns@gmail.com
Wed, September 30, 2020
Stephanie Howe | Looking Back & Moving Forward
Stephanie Howe has been a top ultrarunner for a decade. She's achieved great things in the sport including winning one of the world's most important races, the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run, which she did in 2014. While she's been on the top for a long time, Stephanie has also been through some tough challenges both in her personal and athletic life. Last year, 2019, was a particular tough year for her as she went through both a surgery and a divorce and all the psychological and emotional pain that came as a result. We talk a lot about what she learned from such a shitty year and how she feels she's emerged a better and stronger version of herself. Stephanie recently announced that she's expecting a baby boy in 2021, so we also spend a lot of time discussing motherhood and how it will relate to her future as an athlete. This one is full of good vibes. Follow Stephanie on Instagram Stephanie's Nutrition Business Stephanie's Coaching Services Protect Our Winters Threshold Expeditions ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo <a href="http://twitter.com/dylanbo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=http://twitter.com/
Wed, September 23, 2020
Tom Evans | Basics Done Well
Tom Evans is a British ultrarunner who has made a very quick and impressive mark on the sport in the last few years. Without a background in running, Tom found trail and ultrarunning while serving in the British military when he signed up for the Marathon des Sables on a drunken whim. Incredibly, he finished third, launching him on his amazing career trajectory. Recently, Tom ran a 1:03 half marathon, showing his range and talent in shorter races as well. I hope this conversation gives you all a glimpse into the mind of one of the world's best and someone who represents the future of professional trail and ultrarunning. Follow Tom on IG ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Fri, September 18, 2020
Jason Schlarb | High on Life
Jason Schalrb is an ultrarunner from Durango, CO. He's been a friend and fellow competitor for many years. Jason recently won the IMTUF 100 miler in Idaho, which initially motivated this discussion. While we do talk about that in some detail, the bulk of the conversation confronts the human side of the sport. Jason shares some recent struggles he's dealt with, how he processed them, and how the experience made him a better person. We also talk about aging as an athlete and how to stay at our best through that process. Follow Jason on IG ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Fri, September 11, 2020
Meghan Hicks | Nolan's 14 FKT Recap
Meghan Hicks is best known as the Managing Editor of iRunFar.com but she's also a very strong and highly accomplished ultrarunner. After a decade of Meghan interviewing me before and after races, it was great to turn the tables on her after her amazing speed record performance on Colorado's legendary Nolan's 14. iRunFar.com Support iRunFar on Patreon https://www.irunfar.com/help- support-irunfar ------------------------------ ----- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Mon, August 31, 2020
Tyler Green | Wonderland Trail FKT Recap
Tyler Green is an ultrarunner from Portland, OR. On Monday 8/24, Tyler broke the fastest known time on the Wonderland Trail -- a spectacular 90ish mile circumnavigation of Mt. Rainier. In doing so, Tyler broke a record held by me for only 5 days. This is the story of both our record attempts told over a couple beers. Follow Tyler on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ narrowgreenarrow/?hl=en --------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Thu, July 23, 2020
Joey Campanelli | Nolan's 14 FKT Holder
On July 2nd 2020 Joey Campanelli set a new speed record for Colorado's legendary Nolan's 14 -- a burly route involving summiting fourteen different 14k' peaks in a single push. He managed to break the record by more than five hours, changing the paradigm of what's possible on the route. Even more impressively, he did the record completely unsupported. Hear the story of this insane performance from Joey in his own words. Joey's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ joey.camps/?hl=en Joey's blog writeup: https://joeycamps. blogspot.com/2020/07/nolans- 41.html Joey's interview with iRF: https://www.irunfar.com/ 2020/07/joey-campanelli-post- nolans-14-unsupported-and- overall-fastest-known-time- interview.html --------- instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Wed, July 15, 2020
Sasha DiGiulian | Rebuilding from the Foundations
Sasha DiGiulian is a professional climber, world champion, writer, activist, and philanthropist. She's the quintessential modern professional athlete, forging her own path in non-traditional sport. We talk about her introduction to climbing, her rapid ascent in the sport, her personal and professional ambitions outside of sport, and how she deals with setback and injury, which she's dealing with now. Sasha is a remarkable person and athlete -- it was a pleasure to chat with her! Follow Sasha on IG - https://www.instagram.com/ sashadigiulian/ Sasha's website - http://sashadigiulian.com/ ______________________________ _______________ instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Fri, June 12, 2020
Jason Koop | On Coaching & Being Coached
Jason Koop is a coach, author, podcaster, and thought leader in the realm of trail and ultra running. He's been my coach for 7 years and our relationship has evolved a lot over the years. This podcast is an effort to give people a glimpse into a healthy coach-athlete relationship. We talk honestly about things we've done well, things we've screwed up, and how these relationships can be most productive. -- Jason Koop's podcast: https://apple.co/ 3hk9ymy -- Jason Koop's book: https://bit.ly/3dSb5hr -- Jason's coaching at CTS: trainright.com _____________ instagram.com/dylanbo twitter.com/dylanbo facebook.com/dylanjbo
Fri, June 05, 2020
Joe Gray | No Change in Silence
Joe Gray is a world champion mountain runner from Colorado Springs, CO. As an African American athlete, he's a powerful voice of diversity in a pretty homogenous sport. We talk about race relations in the US, growing up Black and raising Black children, and how the rest of us can be better advocates for underrepresented people in our communities. #BlackLivesMatter Joe's article in TrailRunner: https:// trailrunnermag.com/people/no- change-in-silence.html
Fri, May 22, 2020
Tim Brown | Founder & CEO of Allbirds
Allbirds is now a global footwear brand valued at over a billion dollars, but it came from humble beginnings. Founder and CEO Tim Brown came up with the idea when he was playing soccer professionally for his home country of New Zealand. After reaching the pinnacle of the sport, competing in the 2010 World Cup, Tim walked away from a multiyear contract extension to pursue the idea that eventually became Allbirds. It was a pleasure talk sport, business, and the common threads in each with such a humble and genuine person. Topics of conversation: Tim's background as an athlete and how it made him a better entrepreneur, the value of teammates and business partners, staying hungry after success and persistent after failure, the sustainability mission of the brand, and the new performance running shoe they've just brought to market. Allbirds -- https://www.allbirds.com/ Follow Allbirds on IG -- https://www.instagram.com/ allbirds/?hl=en Tree Dasher Running Shoe -- https://www.allbirds.com/ products/mens-tree-dashers
Fri, May 15, 2020
Andrew Bumbalough | Confronting Athletic Mortality
Andrew Bumbalough is a professional marathoner with the Bowerman Track Club in Portland, OR. Andrew has been a running phenom since he was a kid in Tennessee and has run professionally for Nike since graduating as the best guy in his collegiate class from Georgetown University in 2009. Though "Bumbi" has seen a lot of success throughout his career, it's come at a price and hasn't been easy. We use this conversation to explore the human aspect of being a pro athlete and how to best navigate the highs and lows of our professional lives. Follow Andrew on Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/abumbalough/?hl= en Follow Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ abumbalough?ref_src=twsrc% 5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp% 7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Bowerman Track Club: https://www.bowermantc. com/
Fri, May 08, 2020
Brett Jackson | Struggling Well in Business, Sport & Life
Brett Jackson in a co-founder and managing partner at V1VC in Boulder, CO. Brett and I grew up together and have been close friends for many years. Though our personal pursuits are very different in appearance, they're very similar in practice. In this conversation we discuss the parallels between sport and business and how we can better struggle towards our goals. Topics of conversation: Brett's non-traditional career path, navigating highs and lows of sport/business, imposter syndrome, depression, self doubt, big wins and much more. Follow Brett on Twitter Reboot -- Jerry Colonna Dylan on the Reboot Podcast
Fri, April 24, 2020
American Tennis Phenom Reilly Opelka
Reilly Opelka is currently the 39th ranked professional men's tennis player on the ATP tour. At only 22 years old, Reilly and his training partners represent the greatest hope for American pro men's tennis success in a long time. It was great to chat with him about what it takes to be at the top of his game, in such a tough sport, at such a young age. Topics of discussion: Reilly's development as an athlete from Juniors to pros, winning the 2015 junior Wimbledon title, his training regimen, the value of training partners, looking up to great athletes like Ryan Sheckler and Roger Federer, Working on weaknesses, futures goals and more. Follow Reilly on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ reillyopelka/?hl=en Roger Federer as Religious Experience: https://www. nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/ playmagazine/20federer.html
Fri, April 17, 2020
Strength, Movement & Physical Therapy with Matt Walsh
Dylan chats with Matt Walsh about the value of strength training and physical therapy in endurance running, mostly using Dylan's recurrent ankle injuries as an example. Matt is a PT at Evolution Healthcare and Fitness in Portland, OR and helped Dylan return to health at the lowest moment of his career. Matt's method of physical therapy is very strength oriented and runner focused. Having worked with many of the best runners in the world over his 33 year career, Matt has a lot of great insights! Matt's Website - https://www.walshpt.com/ Evolution Healthcare & Fitness - https://www. evolutionhealthcareandfitness. com/ ESPN Article about Steph Curry - https://www.espn.com/nba/ story/_/id/14750602/how- golden-state-warriors-stephen- curry-got-best-worst-ankles- sports
Wed, April 15, 2020
The White Whale with Gary Robbins
Dylan talks with Canadian ultra legend Gary Robbins about what he's been up to. Gary hasn't done any podcast interview in three years! It was an honor to have him on the show. Topics of conversation: Gary's health recent problems, his positive momentum ahead of the Barkley, the ultimate cancellation of the Barkley and the emotional consequences of it, family, athletic identity, life and race cancellation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Links below to support! Merchandise store to support Coast Mountain Trail Series: https://raceroster. com/events/2020/31160/2020- merchandise-sale?fbclid= IwAR3TzHDp6b3MsAmkSvrQJL1e5flY eXAad4QBHfRhmrYkVpOdS16KiDiq3s I Video of Gary breaking his foot in Hawaii: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ENSQI2muSck Head wrap for purchase to support local race directors: http://www. trailseries.ca/supportlocal/
Tue, April 07, 2020
Hospitality in the Age of Corona with Sabato Sagaria
Dylan chats with Sabato Sagaria about how the Coronavirus is impacting the restaurant industry. Sabato is a highly admired hospitality professional who has spent his whole career managing restaurants and growing hospitality brands around the USA, most recently at the Union Square Hospitality Group and Bartaco. Sabato recently launched a YouTube project where he and his contemporaries will discuss how the Coronavirus is impacting the restaurant industry.
Fri, April 03, 2020
Moments of Breakthrough with Kaytlyn Gerbin
Dylan talks to Kaytlyn Gerbin after her breakthrough victory at Transgrancanaria 128k -- one of the premier ultra races in the world. We get a bit of background on Kaytlyn's introduction to the sport, before diving into the details of her recent victory. At the end of the conversation Kaytlyn talks about the human elements of being an elite runner by discussing body image and sponsor considerations. Kaytlyn's Instagram Shea Serrano Podcast
Mon, March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus Pandemic with Dr. Bruce Bernard
Dylan sits down with Dr. Bruce Bernard, a 30 year veteran of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They talk all things Coronavirus including a general description of the disease, how and why it's become such a problem, what we can do about it, and much more. The show ends with the second edition of Deb's Poetry Corner in which Dylan's mother-in-law shares a timely poem. Dr. Bernard's Resume CDC Coronavirus Guidelines Bill Gates TED Interview
Wed, March 11, 2020
The Champion's Mindset, with Pau Capell
Dylan sits down with Pau Capell after his 4th consecutive victory at Transgrancanaria 128k — one of the most important ultra races in the world. Pau Capell's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paucapell/
Wed, February 19, 2020
The Price of Greatness, with Ellie Greenwood
Dylan sits down with one of ultrarunning's all-time great champions, Ellie Greenwood. While her career has been one of huge achievement at the highest level, Ellie has also dealt with many setbacks. We cover both the highs and lows of her career and explore the psychology of the world's best athletes of all kinds. What does it take to reach the highest level and what are the consequences of that commitment? Ellie's blog: http://elliegreenwood. blogspot.com/ Ellie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ elliejgreenwood/?hl=en Ellie's Coaching: https://www. sharmanultra.com/ elliegreenwood
Tue, February 11, 2020
Ultra Sitting and the Philosophy of Endurance, with Jason Bowman
Dylan sits down with his big brother, Jason Bowman to talk all things meditation. Jason has devoted the last 10 years of his life to Vipassana meditation and does a great job articulating the benefits he's seen from his daily practice and retreat experiences. This is a fun one for people looking to implement or sustain a healthy mindfulness practice or those generally interested in exploring internal life. Further Reading Jason’s Website Jason’s Instagram
Tue, January 28, 2020
Ultra Commentary | UTMB, Western States & Bandera
Dylan checks in to provide his perspective on some of the recent news in ultrarunning, specifically focused on the UTMB and Western States fields being assembled, as well as a brief recap of the Bandera 100k -- the first Golden Ticket race of 2020. Finally, Dylan introduces a new segment called Deb's Poetry Corner, in which his mother-in-law reads one of her poems for the listeners. Enjoy!
Thu, January 23, 2020
Believing the Best Days are Ahead, with Hillary Allen
Dylan sits down with Hillary Allen to talk about her rebound from serious injury to reclaim her position as one of the best trail runners in the world. They talk about the physical and emotional consequences of injury and how the power of belief brought Hillary back to the top of the sport. This episode was recorded in September 2019, two weeks after Hillary finished 2nd at TDS in France.
Tue, January 14, 2020
The Decade in Ultrarunning with Dominic Grossman
Dylan sits down with Dominic Grossman for a nostalgic reflection on the last decade in ultrarunning. They discuss performances, athletes, and themes from the last 10 years that have launched the sport into the next generation. Finally, they ponder and offer predictions for the future of ultrarunning in the next decade.
Wed, December 18, 2019
Mastering Your Craft with Carlton McCoy
Dylan sits down with Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy to discuss living a high-achieving life, dedicated to a craft. They discuss the similarities between sport and the sommelier life, Carlton's training strategies, his career trajectory, his new venture and much more. This episode was recorded in April of 2019 at The Little Nell Hotel where Dylan and Carlton both worked for many years. Further Reading: Heitz Cellar: https://www. heitzcellar.com/#1961 Court of Master Sommeliers: https://www. mastersommeliers.org/ Carlton's Instagram: https://www. instagram.com/carltonmccoy/? hl=en Wine Empowered: https://www.wine- empowered.com/
Trailer · Wed, December 18, 2019
Trailer
Thanks for checking out The Well with Dylan Bowman! In this trailer, Dylan describes what you can expect from the show. First episode coming soon!
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