Vincent Bouillard & Kamilah Journet | Western States 2025 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Release Date: 06/26/2025
Rachel Entrekin | Two-Time Cocodona 250 Champion
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rachel Entrekin is a rising star trail runner living in Conifer, CO. She burst onto the trail scene last year with a win at the Cocodona 250. She returned this year to win again, set a new course record, improve her own winning time by 10hrs, and finish 4th overall. This is her first appearance on the podcast Topics discussed: How Rachel is grappling with her recent success and rising profil Rachel's background growing up and discovering the sport in Alabama Racing timed events and the skills that apply to the trails Her life changing experience at the 2024 Cocodona...
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The Spirit of Western States | Topher Gaylord's TrailCon Keynote
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This bonus episode is a recording of 's keynote presentation from the 2025 , a multi-day trail running conference and festival located in Palisades Tahoe. Topher is a longtime leader in the trail running industry, holding executive level roles at important brands including The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and Under Armour. Among other things, he now serves as the President of the Board of the . This presentation was delivered live in front of hundreds of onlookers and focuses on the spirit of Western States - past, present, and future. We were...
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Rest Day | Western States, Nolan's 14 FKT, Hardrock, & Mid-Season TROY Watch
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by . The docket: Western States Recap Lavaredo Results Francios D'Haene Breaks Nolan's 14 FKT Hardrock Recap Mammoth 200 Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Grab a trail running pack from Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at Go to for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail...
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Katie Schide & Germain Grangier | Hardrock 100 2025 Post-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to 2025 Hardrock Champion professional runner, Katie Schide (On) and third place finisher Germaine Grangier. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Hardrock 100. Wednesday July 9th: 2025 Hardrock race preview with Hilary Yang and Billy Yang Wednesday July 9th and Thursday July 10th:...
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Ludovic Pommeret | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Ludovic Pommeret (HOKA). Ludo is the reigning, returning champion and overall course record holder. Nearing his 50th birthday, Ludo serves as an inspiration to us all. We can’t wait to watch what he does. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Hardrock 100. Wednesday...
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Mathieu Blanchard | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Mathieu Blanchard (Salomon). After 4 top finishes and 3 podiums in a row at UTMB, Mathieu was ready to try something new with Hardrock this summer. Mathieu is driven by adventure and discovering new environments, so it seems the San Juan Mountains will suit him well. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's...
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Stephanie Case | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Stephanie Case (The North Face). Stephanie got 2nd in the 2022 Hardrock behind Courtney Dauwalter and is back to do the opposite direction with her 8 month old daughter here to watch. We wish her the best! Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Hardrock 100. Wednesday...
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Zach Miller | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Zach Miller (The North Face). This is Zach’s third go at the Hardrock 100, after he was forced to not start the first two times, including last year when he had his appendix removed the week before the race. Zach is fit, healthy and ready to race, let’s hope the third time is the charm for him. Good luck, Zach! ...
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Germain Grangier | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Germain Grangier (On). Germain lives and trains in France, but has been spending the past 2 months in Colorado with his partner Katie, adjusting to altitude and training on the course. Fun fact: Dylan is pacing Germo from Ouray to Telluride so look out for some fun post-race footage of that segment they share...
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Katie Schide | Hardrock 100 Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
This interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Hardrock 100. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner, Katie Schide (On). Katie lives and trains in France, but has been spending the past two months in Colorado, adjusting to altitude and training on the course. As the 2024 Western States 100 and 2024 UTMB Champion, there is no doubt Katie enters the race as this year’s favorite. Make sure to tune into all of...
info_outlineThis interview is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Western States 100, the most important trail running event in North America. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted each day by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year.
In this interview, Dylan talks to professional runner and 2024 UTMB champion, Vincent Bouillard (HOKA athlete & employee) for a pre-race interview. Vincent is joined by his wife and running industry veteran, Kamilah Journet. Vincent won UTMB in 2024 in what many consider the breakout performance of the year. Those who knew Vincent, were not surprised, but most of the trail running world watched along in awe as a humble, longtime HOKA employee ran away with the race and won UTMB. Vincent signed with HOKA as an athlete earlier this year so he can focus more on running, while still maintaining his high powered job. Vincent raced his way into Western States at Chainti by UTMB in March and this will be his first go at the race on Saturday. Kamilah is currently works at Salomon in Annecy, France. It was fun to hear from Kamilah on how things have changed since last August and how they’ve navigated this exciting time as a family. They share that they are welcoming their first child later this year, which changes how they will navigate life moving forward.
Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 Western States. We'll have a live daily show at 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of race week before we set our sites on the official broadcast where Dylan will be commentating, and we’ll be providing photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram.
Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events and pick 10-deep for Western States. Fantasy winners this week will receive a head to toe trail kit from HOKA as well as other sweet prizes from Freetrail and brand partners like Ketone IQ and Neversecond.
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.
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