Western States 100 Champions Show | Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, & Clare Gallagher
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Release Date: 06/24/2026
Sierre-Zinal Preview, Jim Walmsley UTMB Update, FKTs Galore, Mid-Season TROY Watch, & More
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rest Day Live is back tonight with Corrine Malcolm in the co-host seat. Together we'll blast through a fun docket starting with a preview of one of the most anticipated races of the season. Topics: • Sierre-Zinal Preview: Golden Trail Returns to Switzerland • Pro Athlete Injury Updates: Walmsley, Olson, & Schide • Here for the Women's FKT: Speed records galore • Mid-Season TROY Watch: Top performers so far in 2026 • Strava File of the Week • News and Notes We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight. SUBSCRIBE TO...
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Mario Fraioli & John Fitzgerald | Coaching Vincent Bouillard & Jenn Lichter to Western States Victory
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of and the host of . He is also the coach of Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. is a running coach for CTS based in Montana. He is the coach of Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. John and Mario have a personal relationship going back 15 years. They are both highly respected and thoughtful coaches, and together they provide a valuable peek behind the curtain at two of the greatest performances we've ever seen. ...
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TrailRunner is BACK, Peptide Debates, Bob Graham & PCT FKTs, Speedgoat Results, TdF + UTMB Parallels
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT every Monday! 00:18 – Intro 06:20 – Trail Runner magazine returns 14:00 – Peptide controversies 41:10 – Tour de France and UTMB parallels 1:04:50 – Bob Graham Round & PCT FKTs 1:13:24 – Speedgoat results 1:22:35 – Strava File of the Week / Closing Segment SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER JOIN FREETRAIL PRO Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at Use this link for 30% off Ketone-IQ: Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | ...
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European FKT Madness, Trail Running Industry News, Recent Race Results, & Speedgoat 50k Preview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host chair. After a couple weeks off, we have lots to catch up on! European FKT Madness: Francios D'Haene reclaims GR20 FKT, Sophie Grant's Via Alpina progress, & Karel Sabbe begins the Great French Trail Trail Grails: DBo's all-time most coveted shoe Industry News Roundup: Tudor watch sponsorships, Chamonix's mayor on restricting UTMB, Kilian out at Sierre-Zinal, & Katie Schide's injury progress Recent Race Performances: Catching up on what we've missed + Tim's commentary on Josh Kerr's World Record Speedgoat 50k Preview...
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Hardrock 100 DNF | Dylan's Race Recap
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Last weekend, I dropped out of Hardrock at mile 45. As has been tradition, my brother Jason Bowman @_jasonbowman acts as host, interviewing me about the experience. Together we unpack the experience, the preparation that went into it, the decision to drop out, and the lessons learned from disappointment. Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at Go to for 30% off a subscription of Ketone IQ Freetrail Links: | | | | | ...
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Ludovic Pommeret | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview 2026
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
We sat down with 2026 Hardrock 100 champion Ludovic Pommeret for a live interview at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton, Colorado. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER JOIN FREETRAIL PRO Sponsors Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition: Get 30% off Ketone-IQ using this link: Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Courtney Dauwalter | Hardrock 100 Post-Race Interview 2026
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
We sat down with 2026 Hardrock 100 champion and four-time Hardrock winner Courtney Dauwalter for a live interview at the Wyman Hotel in Silverton, Colorado. Dylan Bowman and Courtney chat about her training, race, crew, and then open it up for audience questions. Once again, Courtney shows us what an incredible human she is. We hope you enjoy! SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER JOIN FREETRAIL PRO Sponsors Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition: Get 30% off Ketone-IQ using this link: Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube ...
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Jenn Lichter | Western States 100 Champion's Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Jenn Lichter. Freetrail’s Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT –...
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Vincent Bouillard | Western States 100 Champion's Interview
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race! In this interview, we sit down with Western States champion, Vincent Bouillard. Freetrail’s Western States Schedule • Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100 • Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show • Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher • Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT...
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Western States 100 Recap Show
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rest Day Live is back! Dylan Bowman is joined by co-host Tim Tollefson to recap the 2026 Western States 100, break down the biggest performances of the weekend, and discuss what it all means moving forward. We'll be LIVE on YouTube every Monday at 5:00pm PT. Subscribe & Join Freetrail Newsletter: Freetrail Pro: Register for TrailCon: Sponsors NEVERSECOND Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order: Ketone-IQ Use this link for 30% off: Freetrail Links Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Bowman Instagram | ...
info_outlineWelcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 Western States 100 hosted in collaboration with the Western States race!
Join us live during race week as we discuss the top storylines of this year’s race, preview the fields, and provide our expert analysis and predictions for the win. All of our shows will be recorded in the Basecamp room in the Village at Palisades Tahoe—come join us in person or tune in live on the Freetrail and WSER YouTube channels!
In today’s Champions Show, we sit down with four legends of Western States history. Host Dylan Bowman is joined by:
• Katie Schide (2024 champion)
• Caleb Olson (2025 champion)
• Clare Gallagher (2019 champion)
• Nikki Kimball (three-time champion)
Freetrail’s Western States Schedule
• Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am PT – The Top 10 Storylines of the 2026 Western States 100
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Preview Show
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Champions Show featuring Katie Schide, Caleb Olson, Nikki Kimball, and Clare Gallagher
• Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 3:30pm PT – Western States Final Thoughts & Predictions
• Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00am PT – Tune into the live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternStates
• Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 3:00pm PT – Western States Instant Recap Show
Starting on June 19th, we'll be hosting interviews with top personalities and athletes leading into race weekend including Abby Hall, Kilian Jornet, Molly Seidel, Tommie Runz, a press conference with Jim Walmsley, and much more.
Make sure to subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @runfreetrail to stay up to date and not miss a thing!
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.
You can view our full Western States race week schedule, including additional events and activations, at:
Freetrail: https://freetrail.com/
Race Week Hub: https://freetrailwserlivecoverage.splashthat.com/
Official WSER Agenda: https://www.wser.org/race-week-agenda/
HOKA Race Week Hub: https://2026westernstateshokahub.splashthat.com/
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Freetrail Experts | https://freetrail.com/experts/
Dylan Links
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/
Twitter/X | https://twitter.com/dylanbo
LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/