The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman
Professional ultrarunner, Dylan Bowman, brings conversations with a wide-ranging cohort of guests, covering ultrarunning, sports, business, and the outdoor industry.
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Rest Day | Courtney is BACK, Chuckanut, The Big Alta, & TrailCon Breaking News
03/24/2026
Rest Day | Courtney is BACK, Chuckanut, The Big Alta, & TrailCon Breaking News
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 (available for Freetrail Pro members) Links & Resources: JOIN FREETRAIL PRO REGISTER FOR TRAILCON REGISTER FOR THE BIG ALTA REGISTER FOR GORGE WATERFALLS Sponsors: NEVERSECOND Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order Clearlight Sauna Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount with purchase Freetrail Links: Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts Dylan Links: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
03/22/2026
The Big Alta 28k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
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 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.
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The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
03/22/2026
The Big Alta 100k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
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 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.
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The Big Alta 50k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
03/21/2026
The Big Alta 50k Instant Recap + Podium Interviews
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 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.
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Tommie Runz | The Big Alta Pre-Race Interview
03/20/2026
Tommie Runz | The Big Alta Pre-Race Interview
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 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.
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Heather Jackson & Riley Brady | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
03/20/2026
Heather Jackson & Riley Brady | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
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 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.
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Klaire Rhodes & Ryan Montgomery | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
03/20/2026
Klaire Rhodes & Ryan Montgomery | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
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 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.
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The Big Alta 28k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
03/19/2026
The Big Alta 28k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
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 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 or in your favorite running store near you.
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Kellen Blumberg, Anna Louden, & Johen DeLeon | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
03/19/2026
Kellen Blumberg, Anna Louden, & Johen DeLeon | Big Alta Pre-Race Interviews
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. Kellen - 01:45 Anna - 22:00 Johen - 41:23 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 or in your favorite running store near you.
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The Inaugural Big Alta 100k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
03/19/2026
The Inaugural Big Alta 100k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
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 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 or in your favorite running store near you.
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The Big Alta 50k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
03/18/2026
The Big Alta 50k Preview Show | Course, Conditions, & Contenders
Welcome to Freetrail’s Trailgating coverage of the 2026 The Big Alta. The 2026 The Big Alta is presented by Salomon Running. 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. We're super grateful for their support! 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. You can find Salomon gear on or in your favorite running store near you.
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Rest Day | Chianti Preview, Kilian to Zegama, UTMB x FloTrack, Free Agency Updates, & The Big Alta
03/17/2026
Rest Day | Chianti Preview, Kilian to Zegama, UTMB x FloTrack, Free Agency Updates, & The Big Alta
Rest Day Live returns tonight to kick off The Big Alta race week. Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm join the show to co-host a loaded episode covering the latest news and storylines from around trail running. On tonight’s show: Chianti Golden Ticket preview FloTrack x UTMB broadcast partnership Building a talent pipeline: The Trail Team’s Andy Wacker Free agency updates: Tove Alexandersson, Fuzhao Xiang, & Sally McRae Strava file of the week Bonus Miles: Community mailbag (Join Freetrail Pro to access) Join Freetrail Pro to access Bonus Miles: Freetrail Pro — Links & Resources: Subscribe to Freetrail’s Newsletter — Register for TrailCon — Register for The Big Alta — Register for Gorge Waterfalls — Sponsors: NEVERSECOND — Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order at Clearlight Sauna — Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount with purchase Freetrail Links: Website — Freetrail Pro — Patreon — Instagram — YouTube — Freetrail Experts — Dylan Bowman: Instagram — Twitter — LinkedIn — Strava —
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Dylan Bowman on The Drop Podcast
03/13/2026
Dylan Bowman on The Drop Podcast
This is a crossover podcast with our friends at . One of the most influential running media outlets, BITR is the gold standard for gear related content. I've been a longtime reader/viewer of their shoe reviews and have always admired their work. So it was an honor to be invited on their flagship podcast, , for a wide ranging interview. We talk about Freetrail's journey, successes and challenges, our upcoming events, my current footwear rotation, and a lot more! Make sure you subscribe to the podcast, and follow BITR on . Sponsors: Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount on Clearlight Saunas at Freetrail Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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Rest Day | Grayson Murphy Sponsor Reveal, Walmsley's Half Marathon, Snowdonia Controversy, & Transgrancanaria Recap
03/10/2026
Rest Day | Grayson Murphy Sponsor Reveal, Walmsley's Half Marathon, Snowdonia Controversy, & Transgrancanaria Recap
Rest Day Live with Corrine Malcolm | Transgrancanaria Recap, Snowdonia Controversy, Grayson Murphy Interview Welcome back to Rest Day Live, Freetrail’s weekly livestream show breaking down the biggest stories in trail running. Tonight, Corrine Malcolm returns to the co-host chair alongside Dylan Bowman for a packed episode covering the latest news, race results, and debates from around the sport. The Docket Grayson Murphy Sponsor Reveal + Interview Grayson Murphy joins the show to announce her new sponsor and discuss what’s next in her running career. Transgrancanaria Recap A breakdown of the biggest performances and storylines from one of the season’s most important early-year races. Snowdonia by UTMB Controversy Discussion of the recent controversy surrounding Snowdonia by UTMB and the broader implications for the sport. Strava File of the Week Jim Walmsley’s half marathon effort takes the spotlight in this week’s Strava file of the week. Bonus Miles (Freetrail Pro After Show) Ambush Marketing at UTMB — a deeper discussion exclusively for the Freetrail Pro community. Resources and Links Join Freetrail Pro Register for TrailCon Register for The Big Alta Register for Gorge Waterfalls Sponsors Neversecond Nutrition Get 25% off your first order with code FREETRAIL25 Clearlight Sauna Use code FREETRAIL for an additional discount with purchase. Freetrail Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Dan Green | Gratitude, Mentorship, & A Cocodona Course Record
03/06/2026
Dan Green | Gratitude, Mentorship, & A Cocodona Course Record
Dan Green is a professional trail runner for Salomon living in Huntington, West Virginia. While he’s been a consistent presence in the sport for years, Dan burst into trail running superstardom after his course record victory at the 2025 Cocodona 250. Soon after that performance, Dan signed with Salomon — a partnership he extended at the beginning of 2026, allowing him to step away from work and pursue trail running as a full-time athlete. Dan was in the Bay Area for a Big Alta training run, so we brought him into the Freetrail studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering his journey, mindset, and plans for the future. Topics What makes Dan Green, Dan Green His recent engagement and finish line proposal Living and training in Huntington, West Virginia The performance benefits of maintaining a positive attitude Dan’s earliest mentor, Lance Pledger Cocodona 250 stories and 200-mile race strategy Lessons learned from François D’Haene The origins of The Bargain Boys Plans and goals for the 2026 season And much more Follow The Bargain Boys Dan's appearance on the Boulder Boys Show Register TrailCon The Big Alta Gorge Waterfalls Sponsors NEVERSECOND Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order Clearlight Saunas Use code FREETRAIL for an extra discount Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Rest Day Live | Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Interview, Transgrancanaria Preview, Athlete Longevity, + Free Agency News
03/03/2026
Rest Day Live | Anna Gibson & Cam Smith Interview, Transgrancanaria Preview, Athlete Longevity, + Free Agency News
Welcome 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. Join the Freetrail Community Freetrail Pro TrailCon Registration Register for The Big Alta Register for Gorge Waterfalls Sponsors NEVERSECOND Nutrition Get 25% off your first order with code FREETRAIL25 at: Clearlight Sauna Use code FREETRAIL for an additional discount with purchase. Freetrail Links Website — Freetrail Pro — Patreon — Instagram — YouTube — Freetrail Experts — Dylan Bowman Instagram — Twitter — LinkedIn — Strava —
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Jeff Browning | Cocodona, Western States, & A New Partnership with Keen
02/26/2026
Jeff Browning | Cocodona, Western States, & A New Partnership with Keen
Jeff Browning is one of history's most successful ultrarunners, especially at the 100-mile distance where he's accumulated 30 career wins. At 54 years old, Jeff has also become the personification of longevity in the sport, maintaining an extremely consistent track record throughout his 26 year history in the sport. Entering the 2026 season, Jeff is also beginning a new partnership with Keen as he targets Cocdona, Western States, and TDS as his main competitive objectives. This is his third appearance on the podcast. Topics: Jeff's new partnership with Keen Maintaining hunger and motivation to perform as we age athletically Jeff's undying love of the process Performance as an emergent phenomenon of biological health Why the Colorado Trail left a toll on Jeff's body and mind Rising to the occasion and the courage to speak up Jeff's racing season, including Cocodona, Western States, and TDS The evolution of his coaching business A lot more! Sponsors: 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 Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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Rest Day Live | Kilian's Race Calendar, Olympic Skimo Recap, SATISFY vs Currently, & More
02/24/2026
Rest Day Live | Kilian's Race Calendar, Olympic Skimo Recap, SATISFY vs Currently, & More
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail’s weekly livestream show contextualizing the latest news in trail running. This week, Dylan is joined by Corrine Malcolm to break down a packed docket spanning global race calendars, athlete announcements, competition metrics, and industry headlines. The Docket Kilian Jornet’s 2026 racing calendar Olympic Ski Mountaineering recap Realized Competition Index: Black Canyon & Tarawera The Barkley Marathons – 2026 edition Golden Trail World Series calendar and early thoughts SATISFY vs. Currently industry beef Team camps and recent athlete announcements Join Freetrail Pro Register for TrailCon Register for The Big Alta Register for Gorge Waterfalls Sponsors Grab a trail running pack from Osprey Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Jenn Lichter & Anthony Costales | Black Canyon 100k Post-Race Interviews (Rest Day Live)
02/17/2026
Jenn Lichter & Anthony Costales | Black Canyon 100k Post-Race Interviews (Rest Day Live)
Rest Day Live | Jenn Lichter and Anthony Costales on Black Canyon 100K Rest Day Live returns tonight with two of the main characters from the 2026 Black Canyon 100K. Women’s champion Jenn Lichter and men’s runner-up Anthony Costales join us live from ACG team camp in Palm Springs as they decompress from their standout performances on Saturday. We’ll speak with each of them individually about how their races unfolded, the immediate aftermath, and what comes next on the road to Western States. Jenn delivered a remarkable 100K debut in one of the fastest editions of the race, while Anthony put together a statement performance after a challenging stretch of racing, declaring at the finish line, “I’m still here.” We’re excited to dive deeper into both stories live at 5:00 PM PT. –––––––––––––––––– Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! –––––––––––––––––– Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts –––––––––––––––––– Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Black Canyon 100k Instant Recap Show + Hans Troyer Interview
02/15/2026
Black Canyon 100k Instant Recap Show + Hans Troyer Interview
Black Canyon 100K 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways Tonight we recap the 2026 Black Canyon 100K, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the key storylines from a historically fast edition of the race. We’ll discuss how the race unfolded across the desert course, what it means for this summer’s Western States 100, and the standout performances that defined the weekend. We’ll also be joined live by Hans Troyer, the men’s 100K champion, to reflect on his race and experience at Black Canyon. Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! –––––––––––––––––– Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts –––––––––––––––––– Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Tarawera 102k Instant Recap Show
02/14/2026
Tarawera 102k Instant Recap Show
Tarawera by UTMB 2026 Recap | Golden Tickets and Key Takeaways Tonight we recap the 2026 Tarawera by UTMB, breaking down the race results, Golden Ticket recipients, and the biggest storylines from the 102K event. We’ll analyze how the race unfolded, what it means for the Western States 100, and the key performances that defined the weekend in Rotorua. We’ll also be joined live by Robyn Lesh, the women’s 50K champion, to discuss her race and experience on the course. Additional guests may join the show as well. –––––––––––––––––– Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! –––––––––––––––––– Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts –––––––––––––––––– Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Black Canyon 50k Preview, Final Thoughts, & Golden Ticket Prediction Show
02/13/2026
Black Canyon 50k Preview, Final Thoughts, & Golden Ticket Prediction Show
Black Canyon 50K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail’s preview of the Black Canyon 50K. We’ll also share final thoughts and key stats from the Black Canyon 100K and make our Golden Ticket predictions. We’ll be live at 5:00 PM PT with co-hosts Tim Tollefson, Dani Moreno, and EmKay Sullivan. Who is your pick to win? –––––––––––––––––– The Docket Breaking news Black Canyon to Western States history Scenario speculation Historical margins of victory 50K preview Predictions –––––––––––––––––– Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! –––––––––––––––––– Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Patreon Instagram YouTube Freetrail Experts –––––––––––––––––– Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Black Canyon 100k Preview Show | Exciting Storylines & Golden Ticket Contenders
02/12/2026
Black Canyon 100k Preview Show | Exciting Storylines & Golden Ticket Contenders
Black Canyon 100K Preview | Golden Ticket Weekend Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail’s preview of the Black Canyon 100K. Over the last 12 years, Black Canyon has grown into one of North America’s most prestigious trail races. It now feels like the annual kickoff to the professional racing season — and the energy reflects it. A Super Golden Ticket race again in 2026, Black Canyon has attracted some of the best athletes in the sport to battle across this classic desert course for a chance to compete at this summer’s Western States 100. We’ll be live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and EmKay Sullivan to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend. We’ll also be joined by a special guest. Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! Who is your pick to win? –––––––––––––––––– The Docket Black Canyon course overview Racing conditions Women’s contenders Men’s contenders –––––––––––––––––– Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Patreon Instagram YouTube –––––––––––––––––– Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Tarawera 102k Preview Show - Who will secure Western States Golden Tickets?
02/11/2026
Tarawera 102k Preview Show - Who will secure Western States Golden Tickets?
Tonight we continue our weeklong coverage of the double Golden Ticket race weekend with Freetrail’s in-depth preview of Tarawera by UTMB. Rotorua once again plays host to the 15th running of New Zealand’s largest and most important trail race. For the second year in a row, four Golden Tickets to the Western States 100 are on the line, with many of the sport’s top athletes toeing the line to secure their spot in Auburn. We’re going live at 5:00 PM PT / 2:00 PM NZ with Tim Tollefson and Dani Moreno to break down the course, expected conditions, and top contenders heading into race weekend. The Docket Tarawera course overview Expected racing conditions Women’s favorites Men’s favorites Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links Website Freetrail Pro Freetrail Experts Patreon Instagram YouTube Dylan Bowman Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Strava
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Top 10 Storylines 2026 Black Canyon 100k & Tarawera 102k
02/10/2026
Top 10 Storylines 2026 Black Canyon 100k & Tarawera 102k
Tonight's live show begins a full week of Trailgating coverage of the 2026 Black Canyon and Tarawera double Golden Ticket race weekend. As usual, we begin the show with the Top 10 Storylines of around these two premier trail running events. Tonight's docket: - Molly Seidel & Des Linden do trails - Analytics corner - Jenn Lichter’s 100k debut - People who don’t need Golden Tickets - World Record Holders at Black Canyon - Ruth Croft & Dan Jones defend Tarawera Crowns - Riley Brady defends Black Canyon course record win from 2025 - Athletes debuting with new sponsors - Rise of the Black Canyon 50k - Francesco Puppi’s 100k dominance - will it continue? Of course, we finish with the Strava file of the week! Our full show schedule for the week is listed below. We'll be going live every night at 5pm PT! - Monday 2/9 - Top 10 Storylines of Black Canyon & Tarawera (TONIGHT) - Tuesday 2/10 - Tarawera Preview Show - Wednesday 2/11 - Black Canyon 100k Preview Show - Thursday 2/12 - Black Canyon 50k Preview Show & Golden Ticket Predictions - Friday 2/13 - Tarawera Instant Recap Show - Saturday 2/14 - Black Canyon Instant Recap Show Our 2026 Tarawera and Black Canyon coverage is brought to you by Nike ACG (All Conditions Gear). Make sure to check out All Conditions Gear footwear and apparel. All Conditions Gear is designed, tested, and made on planet earth specifically for trail running. You can learn more and check out the latest ACG gear at allconditionsgear.com. We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava |
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From ER to Leadville 100 CR: The Rise of Anne Flower
02/09/2026
From ER to Leadville 100 CR: The Rise of Anne Flower
is a pro runner for HOKA and Neversecond based in Colorado Springs, CO. In 2025, Anne exploded into the trail running conversation when she broke Ann Trason's course record at the historic Leadville 100 - a mark that stood for 31 years. Later in the fall, Anne went to Tunnel Hill where she broke the 50-mile World Record by a remarkable 13min margin. One of the breakout stars of the 2025 season, Anne will be among the favorites at this week's Black Canyon 100k, where she hopes to earn a Golden Ticket to Western States. This is her first appearance on the podcast. Chapters: What makes you you? The Intersection of Medicine and Running 2025: A Year of Transformation The Leadville 100 Experience Breaking the 50-mile World Record at Tunnel Hill New Partnerships with HOKA and Neversecond Looking Ahead: Future Races and Aspirations Who Anne Admires Sponsors: 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 Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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Anna Gibson & Cam Smith | Olympic SkiMo Pre-Race Interview
02/05/2026
Anna Gibson & Cam Smith | Olympic SkiMo Pre-Race Interview
is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Crested Butte, CO. is a pro trail runner and ski mountaineer living in Jackson Hole, WY. Together they are representing Team USA at the winter olympics in the Mixed Relay SkiMo race. This is the first time skimo has been included in the Olympic Games but the sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years, especially among top trail runners who often pursue the sport competitively or recreationally in the winter months. Chapters: 03:55 Introduction to Olympic Aspirations 06:46 The Emotional Finish at Solitude 09:53 Personal Journeys to the Olympics 12:43 Understanding the Mixed Relay Format 16:06 The Stakes of the Solitude Race 19:07 Margin of Victory and Team Dynamics 21:55 Recruitment and Team Building 24:48 Transition Skills in Ski Mountaineering 28:00 Lessons from Trail Running Competitions 35:21 Building Confidence Through Competition 36:26 Mentorship and Team Dynamics 38:24 Strategic Preparation for World Championships 39:04 The Evolution of Ski Mountaineering in North America 41:22 Lessons from Olympic Inclusion 44:07 Navigating Individual vs. Team Formats 47:55 The Journey to Team USA 50:48 Embracing Inexperience as a Strength 52:24 Final Training Push Before the Olympics 56:45 Mindset and Competition 01:00:35 Overcoming Health Challenges 01:04:04 Family Support and Emotional Moments 01:08:04 Looking Ahead to Future Goals Sponsors: Grab a trail running pack from Use code FREETRAIL25 for 25% off your first order of NEVERSECOND nutrition at Freetrail Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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Rest Day | Kilian's State of Trail, Free Agency Moves, Measuring Race Competitiveness, & more
02/03/2026
Rest Day | Kilian's State of Trail, Free Agency Moves, Measuring Race Competitiveness, & more
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's weekly news show dissecting the latest happenings in Trail Running. this week our co-hosts are Tim Tollefson and Corrine Malcolm. The Docket: - Free agency updates - Kilian Jornet's state of the sport essay - Freetrail's new Realized Competition Index - Recent race results - Trail runners in the Boston Marathon elite field - Strava file of the week Sponsors: 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 Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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BREAKING NEWS: Jenn Lichter & Adam Merry Sign with All Condition Gear (ACG)
02/02/2026
BREAKING NEWS: Jenn Lichter & Adam Merry Sign with All Condition Gear (ACG)
This is an emergency episode to share some breaking news, and sign pro contracts with All Conditions Gear (ACG), filling out their growing roster of top global talent. Both Jenn and Adam are making their 2026 debut and their ACG debut at the Black Canyon 100k in two weeks. WATCH REST DAY LIVE Chapters: 04:15 Introduction and Major News 06:57 Personal Updates and Life Changes 09:58 Transitioning to New Partnerships 12:30 The Energy at ACG and Brand Support 15:24 Behind the Scenes of Contract Negotiations 18:16 Training for Black Canyon 20:55 Race Strategy and Mindset 23:56 Equipment Choices for Race Day 26:25 Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead Sponsors: 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 Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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Trail Running Industry News & Business Opportunities - Seth LaReau of Trail Waves
01/30/2026
Trail Running Industry News & Business Opportunities - Seth LaReau of Trail Waves
is a trail runner and finance professional working in the technology industry. On the side, he publishes an informative newsletter called , which has become a key part of my information diet. Trail Waves analyzes the business, economics, and culture of trail running, bringing an informed editorial perspective to contextualize industry news in the sport. This is his first appearance on the podcast. Chapters: 02:51 Introduction to Seth LaReau and his Career 05:38 The Birth of Trail Waves Newsletter 08:30 Analyzing Saturation in Trail Running 11:19 Differentiation and Demand in the Market 14:17 The Role of Brand in a Saturated Market 17:09 Cultural vs. Commercial Impact of Trail Running 19:58 Media Landscape and Monetization Challenges 22:36 The Future of Trail Running Media and Ownership Dynamics 32:45 The State of Strava and Its Future 40:03 The Growth of Trail Running 47:28 Coaching Opportunities in Trail Running 53:10 Reviving the North Face 50 Mile Championship Sponsors: 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 Links: | | | | | Dylan Links: | | |
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