Rest Day Live | Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Interview, Transgrancanaria Preview, Athlete Longevity, + Free Agency News
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Release Date: 03/03/2026
Rest Day | Courtney is BACK, Chuckanut, The Big Alta, & TrailCon Breaking News
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Rest Day Live, Freetrail’s weekly livestream breaking down the biggest stories in trail running. Tonight, Corrine Malcolm and Tim Tollefson step into the co-host chairs, carrying the show after a big weekend at The Big Alta. We’ll also be sharing some exciting breaking news right at the top of the show. We’ll be live on YouTube at 5pm PT. The Docket: Breaking news: Major confirmed keynote speaker at TrailCon Chianti recap and Golden Ticket recipients Chuckanut recap The Big Alta final thoughts Strava file of the week Bonus Miles: Mailbag and training updates...
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The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan...
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The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
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Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Big Alta. This year’s race is presented by Salomon. Salomon makes the gear that transforms sports, experiences, and culture – helping unleash the best in people through mountain sports. Born in the French Alps and refined around the world, check out Salomon’s S/LAB range to find your best solutions for shoes, packs, and apparel. We’ve been running in the new S/LAB Ultra Glide 2 lately and enjoying the balance of comfort and performance on the trails. Make sure to tune into our full weekend of Trailgating, hosted by Dylan...
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The Big Alta 50k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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Tommie Runz | The Big Alta Pre-Race Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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Heather Jackson & Riley Brady | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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Klaire Rhodes & Ryan Montgomery | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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The Big Alta 28k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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Kellen Blumberg, Anna Louden, & Johen DeLeon | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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The Inaugural Big Alta 100k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
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info_outlineWelcome to another episode of Rest Day Live, Freetrail’s weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running.
This week, Dylan is joined by Tim Tollefson to dive into the latest headlines, athlete moves, race previews, and community highlights.
Episode Docket
Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Post-Olympics Interview
Reflections and takeaways following their Olympic experience, including what surprised them most and what’s next.
Transgrancanaria Preview
A look ahead to one of the early-season international showdowns — key storylines, top contenders, and what makes this course so unique.
Jeff Browning & Krissy Moehl Join Keen
A veteran pairing with a heritage outdoor brand — what it signals about athlete partnerships and brand direction.
Will Athletes Have Shorter Careers in the Future?
A broader conversation on training load, competition density, sponsorship pressure, and whether today’s rising intensity could impact longevity.
Puerto Vallarta by UTMB Rescheduled
What we know about the changes and how it affects athletes’ spring calendars.
Fiona Pascall Joins Adidas, Jiasheng Shen Leaves The North Face
Notable sponsorship shakeups and what they might mean heading into 2026.
Strava File of the Week
Breaking down a notable activity from the community.
Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro Exclusive)
After-show conversation with DBo and Tim sharing training updates and behind-the-scenes insights. Available exclusively for Freetrail Pro members.
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