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The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Release Date: 03/21/2026
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chairs. Together we'll synthesize important stories from the week in trail running. Run of show: Breaking News: TrailCon speaker announcements Zegama Recap: Top performances and storylines from the GTWS season debut Western States Crunch Time: Pro athletes on training camp Industry News Roundup: Caleb goes full time, Rachel extends with Norda, + SATISFY x adidas Weekend Race Results Strava File of the Week Bonus Miles: Increased parity at the highest level of pro trail racing (Join Freetrail Pro to...
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Two Rest Days this week! As we move into the heart of racing season, there is so much to discuss, so Corrine Malcolm and I will go live tonight and breakdown some important stories unfolding in the sport. Run of show: Transvulcania Recap Zegama Preview: Golden Trail World Series kicks off! Golden Ticket RCI Recap: Analyzing historical competitiveness Ruth Croft vs Miao Yao at Ultra Trail Australia Western States and Hardrock Attrition Trail Grails: Our favorite current products Bonus Miles: Community Spotlight - Bill Schum & Ryan Kennedy (Join Freetrail Pro to access) We'll be LIVE on...
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Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. We'll be joined by the athlete of the moment - 2026 Cocodona 250 Champion, Rachel Entrekin! Run of show: Rachel Entrekin Interview Cocodona Storylines Strava File of the Week Bonus Miles: DBo's Jemez 50 mile race report (Join Freetrail Pro to access) We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - REGISTER FOR TRAILCON - REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA - REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS - Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of...
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Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Corrine Malcolm in the co-host chair. We'll be joined by Jim Walmsley at the top of the show to discuss his addition to the Western States field. Run of show: Jim Walmsley Interview Jim’s Impact on WS Field Golden Ticket Races Announced Transvulcania Preview Strava File of the Week We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - JOIN FREETRAIL PRO - REGISTER FOR TRAILCON - Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at Check out the Capilene Cool Sun Hoodie from...
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Today, we're hosting a LIVE Trailgating show to preview the 2026 Cocodona 250. We're lucky to have 2025 men's champion Dan Green assuming co-hosting duties to share all the hard earned insights from his amazing course record victory at this iconic race. Trailgating Docket: Cocodona course: unique challenges, crux moments, and strategic approach Expected conditions: how will weather impact the race? Race strategy: how to manage long days, sleep deprivation, aid station transitions, and more? Women's contenders Men's contenders Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | ...
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Rest Day Live is back tonight to with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. It was a busy weekend of racing and we have a lot to discuss. Run of Show BREAKING NEWS: TrailCon Keynote & Freetrail Update Tim's Takes: Canyons Final Thoughts & Marathon World Records Final Western States Lists Madeira Island Ultra Trail Results & Storylines Mt. FUJI Results & Storylines Industry News Roundup Strava File of the Week Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro) Miller vs. Hawks 2 (Join Freetrail Pro to access) We’ll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday starting at 5pm PT tonight. Links &...
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The UTMB Index and race scores have become increasingly significant in the global trail running ecosystem. The Index upstream of sponsorship and race entry opportunities for pros, it allows fans to gauge who is performing best on the world's stage, and it helps media members contextualize performances across years, distances, and different course terrains. Today the UTMB Index is evolving in some subtle yet important ways. Joining me to talk all about it are Adrian Vincentand Karen Merlin — two members of the team who worked on this new system and are well qualified to...
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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail! Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm. We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn. Timestamps: -- 50k Champions Interviews (Matt Daniels & Makena Morley) -- 1:50 100k Women's Podium Interviews (Riley Brady, Careth Arnold, & Sarah Allaben) --...
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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail! Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm. We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB. --Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k Preview: Storylines, Stats and Contenders - -Friday...
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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB, brought to you in partnership with our good friends at HOKA. We're grateful for their long-term belief in and support of Freetrail! Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman and he's joined by long-time co-host Corrine Malcolm. We are recording from the Placer Land Trust office which sits directly in front of The Canyons finish line located in downtown Auburn. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage of the 2026 Canyons by UTMB. --Thursday April 23rd LIVE at 5pm PT: 100k Preview: Storylines, Stats and Contenders - -Friday...
info_outlineWelcome 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 Bowman and presented by Salomon. You can join us in person during race weekend at the Marinwood Community Center right at the finish line, or follow along at the Freetrail YouTube channel or listen in the Freetrail Podcast audio feed.
You can find Salomon gear on salomon.com (http://salomon.com/) or in your favorite running store near you.