UTMB Start Lists, Tom Evans Decision, Leadville Preview, Earnings Call Insights, & More
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Release Date: 08/18/2026
Jim Walmsley | The Decision to Withdraw from UTMB
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us 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 studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels! The big news in the Chamonix valley yesterday was the withdrawal of Jim Walmsley and Kilian Jornet from the UTMB fields...
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Rachel Entrekin | UTMB Pre-Race Interview 2026
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us 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 studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels! In this interview, Dylan sits down with Rachel Entrekin, 2026 Cocodona 250 champion who is racing UTMB on Friday. Who...
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Lauren Gregory | OCC Pre-Race Interview 2026
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us 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 studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels! In this interview, Dylan sits down with Lauren Gregory who is racing OCC by UTMB on Thursday. Who are you picking for...
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Jennifer Lichter | CCC Pre-Race Interview 2026
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Welcome to Freetrail’s coverage of the 2026 UTMB hosted in collaboration with the UTMB race for the first time ever! Join us 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 studio in the heart of Chamonix just steps from the UTMB start / finish line. You can join us all week on the Freetrail and UTMB YouTube channels! In this interview, Dylan sits down with Jennifer Lichter, 2026 Western States champion who is racing CCC by UTMB on Friday....
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UTMB Start Lists, Tom Evans Decision, Leadville Preview, Earnings Call Insights, & More
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rest Day Live is back tonight with Dylan Bowman and Tim Tollefson assuming co-host duties. We'll cover the week in trail running news, including the following important stories: • UTMB Start Lists: All Eyes on Chamonix • Tom Evans Not Defending: 2025 Champion Won't Take the Start Line • Trailgating Schedule: Freetrail's UTMB Programming • Leadville Course Changes: Fires Cause Re-Route to Classic 100 Mile Course • Quarterly Earnings Insights: Brooks & Merrell on Earnings Calls • Strava File of the Week We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight. SUBSCRIBE TO...
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Cooling Innovations, Garmin buys TrainingPeaks, Brand Pullback from UTMB, Secret Sauce of Collabs, & Trail Grails
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Paulius Dragunas is a co-founder of East Peak, an early-stage trail running brand with momentum. Seventeen of the top-10 men and women at Western States used East Peak’s Ice Bandana on race day. Seth LaReau is the author of Trail Waves, a popular trail running newsletter examining the business side of the sport. Together, we tackle the following docket of industry topics: Innovations in Cooling Products: ACG & East Peak in the WSJ Garmin Buys TrainingPeaks: Combining Endurance Technology Giants Brand Pullback From UTMB: What Does It Mean for the Industry? Trail Brand Collabs: How...
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Courtney to UTMB, Sierre-Zinal Recap, HOKA Athlete Camp, & norda x Angeles Crest 100
The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Rest Day Live is back tonight with Tim Tollefson in the co-host seat to break down teh week in trail running news. Topics: • Courtney to race UTMB: The three-time champion is BACK • Sierre-Zinal Recap: Kiriago & Florea earn victories • HOKA Athlete Camp: The future of pro team support? • norda x Angeles Crest: New presenting sponsor for a classic 100 miler • Strava File of the Week We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight. SUBSCRIBE TO FREETRAIL'S NEWSLETTER - https://mailing.freetrail.com/newslettersignup JOIN...
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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 | ...
info_outlineRest Day Live is back tonight with Dylan Bowman and Tim Tollefson assuming co-host duties. We'll cover the week in trail running news, including the following important stories:
• UTMB Start Lists: All Eyes on Chamonix
• Tom Evans Not Defending: 2025 Champion Won't Take the Start Line
• Trailgating Schedule: Freetrail's UTMB Programming
• Leadville Course Changes: Fires Cause Re-Route to Classic 100 Mile Course
• Quarterly Earnings Insights: Brooks & Merrell on Earnings Calls
• Strava File of the Week
We'll be LIVE on YouTube starting at 5pm PT tonight.
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