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 | UTMB Expansion, Kilian Back at Western States, Road Stars Move to Trails, & New World Records
11/13/2025
Rest Day | UTMB Expansion, Kilian Back at Western States, Road Stars Move to Trails, & New World Records
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by to talk through the following topics: UTMB's Purchase of Zugspitz Ultra Trail The global event landscape and where independent events fit Caleb Olson wins GPT100 Kilian Jornet registers for Western States 2026 Molly Seidel and Des Linden moving from roads to trails Eliud Kipchoge wears Radical Air Flow at NYC Marathon New 50 Mile and 100 Mile World Records Personal running and life updates 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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Eric Lagerstrom | From Triathlon to Trail
11/06/2025
Eric Lagerstrom | From Triathlon to Trail
is a longtime pro athlete across sports. He's also an entrepreneur and creator, leading , a popular , , and driving culture in multisport. After a long and successful pro triathlon career, Eric is now experimenting with elite level trail running, including a 2nd place finish in the 2025 Black Canyon 50k - a very impressive result in a deep field. Topics discussed: Eric's triathlon career and move to trail Building That Triathlon Life: Early inspiration, building momentum, & evolving over time What trail can learn from triathlon How Eric has changed his training since focusing on trail Winning and setting a CR at his 50k debut Finishing 2nd place at Black Canyon 50k and what he learned The similarities between 50k trail and 70.3 triathlon racing Navigating a tough day at Kodiak by UTMB Goals for the future 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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What Trail Running Can Learn From Other Sports | TrailCon Live Panel
11/03/2025
What Trail Running Can Learn From Other Sports | TrailCon Live Panel
This is a recording of a panel from the 2025 edition of , a two-day trail running festival, conference, and trade show hosted in Palisades Tahoe, CA in the days between Broken Arrow and Western States. Today's panel is entitled What Trail Running Can Learn From Other Sports. As trail running continues to grow rapidly around the globe, we wanted to draw parallels to similar periods from other sports to explore what we can learn from their growing pains and maturation arcs. Our panelists today: Aaron Lutze (Moderator) Adrian Ballinger, Professional Alpinist & Guide Amie Engebritsen, Professional Skier Laura King, Cycling Industry Insider & Race Director Steve DeKoker, Global Sports Marketing Leader (Brooks, On, HOKA) 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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The State of Trail Running in 2025 | TrailCon Live Panel
10/24/2025
The State of Trail Running in 2025 | TrailCon Live Panel
This is a recording of the opening panel from the 2025 edition of a two-day trail running festival, conference, and trade show hosted in Palisades Tahoe, CA in the days between Broken Arrow and Western States. Today's panel is entitled The State of Trail Running in 2025, which we approached from two angles - trail events and the trail running consumer. Our panelists today: , Co-CEO of (moderator) , Founder of , Event Director In the panel you'll hear our panelists talk about five key trends emerging in the sport in 2025. 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 | Courtney's Marathons, VK World Records, Race Results, & Javelina Preview
10/22/2025
Rest Day | Courtney's Marathons, VK World Records, Race Results, & Javelina Preview
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Corrine Malcolm to talk through the following topics: Kodiak by UTMB - Results and how UTMB Majors are impacting the event landscape GTWS Final results and the “Make Trail Running an Olympic Sport” activation Is Courtney Dauwalter a road runner now? Diagonale des Fous results and how it impacts TROY New Vertical Kilometer World Records Javelina Jundred preview and Golden Ticket thoughts 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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Nina Engelhard | Uphill & Classic Mountain Running World Champion
10/17/2025
Nina Engelhard | Uphill & Classic Mountain Running World Champion
Nina Engelhard is an ascendant star in short distance trail running. Hailing from Germany, Nina recently took home two gold medals at the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain, winning both the Uphill and Classic races. Chapters 00:00 Introducing Nina Engelhardt 02:47 Navigating Newfound Media Attention 05:24 The Journey into Trail and Mountain Running 07:59 Nina's Running Club and its Role in her Success 10:44 Living Off the Digital Grid 13:28 Balancing Professional Life and Athletics 16:23 Reflections on European Championships 19:09 Training Regimen and Key Sessions 21:48 Strategies for Uphill Racing 24:35 Experiencing Victory at the World Championships 27:18 Mental Preparation Between Races 29:58 Looking Ahead: Future Goals and Aspirations 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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ANNOUNCING: The Big Alta 100k
10/13/2025
ANNOUNCING: The Big Alta 100k
In this episode, we announce the inaugural running of The Big Alta 100k! Beginning in Sausalito, CA directly beneath the Golden Gate Bridge, runners will head north on a point to point course, along the coast, tagging Mt. Tam and Big Rock Ridge, before finishing in Marinwood, CA. The course is 61 miles with 13k’ of climbing traversing the entirety of Marin county from south to north on beautiful NorCal trails. The Big Alta 100k will happen alongside our existing 50k and 28k races, extending the event into a three day trail running festival March 20-22nd 2026. Registration for all three events will open at 6am PST, Oct 14th on and you can find more info . Our guest is Jeremy Long, the Founder/Owner of , a premier trail event company based in Portland, OR. Daybreak and Freetrail co-produce both The Big Alta and Gorge Waterfalls.
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Jim Walmsley | 2025 Long Trail World Champion
10/09/2025
Jim Walmsley | 2025 Long Trail World Champion
is one of the greatest trail runners of all time. Two weeks ago, he won the Long Trail World Championship, a brutally technical 80k race in Canfranc, Spain. This was Jim's second World Title following up a Short Trail victory in 2019. In this conversation, we reflect on the performance and discuss Jim's plans for the future. Chapters: 1:00 Jim Walsmley's Clutch Gene 10:00 The Success of Doubling Back in Racing 13:04 Technical Challenges of the Course 16:04 Race Dynamics and Early Strategies 19:07 Mid-Race Mindset and Team Dynamics 21:54 The Turning Point at Candanchu 24:52 Reflections on Achievements and Growth 34:38 Shoe Selection Insights 38:27 Performance and ITRA Scores 42:10 Trail Running in the Olympics 54:56 Competing Together: Jess & Jim both racing at worlds 57:25 Looking Ahead: Future Plans 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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Frédéric Tranchand | Short Trail World Champion Interview
09/29/2025
Frédéric Tranchand | Short Trail World Champion Interview
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Remi Bonnet | Uphill World Champion Interview
09/29/2025
Remi Bonnet | Uphill World Champion Interview
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Trail Running World Championship Recap Show: Top Performances, Teams, & Storylines
09/28/2025
Trail Running World Championship Recap Show: Top Performances, Teams, & Storylines
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Long Trail Recap: Jim Walmsley & Katie Schide Crowned World Champions
09/27/2025
Long Trail Recap: Jim Walmsley & Katie Schide Crowned World Champions
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. This is our recap show for the Long Trail and our preview show for the Classic Trail race. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Sophia Rodriguez | U20 8k Trail World Championship Pre-Race Interview
09/27/2025
Sophia Rodriguez | U20 8k Trail World Championship Pre-Race Interview
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Sophia Rodriguez (All Conditions Racing Department) in advance of her race at the 2025 World Championships. Sophia is racing the U20 8K on Sunday. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Lauren Gregory | Classic 14K World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/26/2025
Lauren Gregory | Classic 14K World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Lauren Gregory (Nike ACG) in advance of her race at the 2025 World Championships. Lauren is racing the Classic 14K on Saturday. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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World Champs Trailgating: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview with Jenn Lichter
09/26/2025
World Champs Trailgating: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview with Jenn Lichter
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. This is our recap show for the Short Trail and preview for the Long Trail taking place on Saturday. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Adam Merry and Jennifer Lichter. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Worlds Champs Trailgating: Uphill Recap & Short Trail Preview with Christian Allen
09/25/2025
Worlds Champs Trailgating: Uphill Recap & Short Trail Preview with Christian Allen
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. This is our recap show for the Uphill 6k and preview show for the Short Trail race on Friday. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Adam Merry and Christian Allen. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Tyler Green | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/25/2025
Tyler Green | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Tyler Green (All Conditions Racing Department) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Tyler is racing the Long Trail on Saturday. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Katie Schide | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/25/2025
Katie Schide | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. This is our preview show for the Uphill 6k, taking place on Thursday September 25th. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Seth Ruhling | Short World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/25/2025
Seth Ruhling | Short World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Seth Ruhling (The North Face) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Seth is racing the Short Trail on Saturday. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Adam Peterman | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/24/2025
Adam Peterman | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Adam Peterman (HOKA) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Adam is racing the Long Trail on Saturday. After a disappointing summer racing season at Western States and OCC, Adam is fit and ready for a good one this week! Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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David Sinclair | Short Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/24/2025
David Sinclair | Short Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with David Sinclair (Craft) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. David is racing the Short Trail on Friday. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Grayson Murphy | Short Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/24/2025
Grayson Murphy | Short Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Grayson Murphy (Saucony) in advance of her races at the 2025 World Championships. Grayson is a 2x World Champion and she’s racing the Short Trail on Friday. Can she win again at the 2025 World Championships? Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Worlds Trailgating: Pre-Race Vibes, Course Recon, & Uphill Preview
09/24/2025
Worlds Trailgating: Pre-Race Vibes, Course Recon, & Uphill Preview
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. This is our preview show for the Uphill 6k, taking place on Thursday September 25th. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Top 10 Storylines Of The 2025 World Championships
09/23/2025
Top 10 Storylines Of The 2025 World Championships
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. This is our fan favorite show where we talk through the Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-host Adam Merry, who is in Spain supporting Freetrail all week. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Anna Gibson | World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/23/2025
Anna Gibson | World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Anna Gibson (Brooks) in advance of her races at the 2025 World Championships. Anna is racing the Uphill on Thursday and the Mountain Classic on Sunday. Anna is a trail running superstar with massive potential. Can she win at the World Championships? Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Caleb Olson | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
09/23/2025
Caleb Olson | Long Trail World Championships Pre-Race Interview 2025
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 World Mountain & Trail Running Championships. Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites from Team USA who are racing this year. Dylan sits down with Caleb Olson (Nike ACG) in advance of his race at the 2025 World Championships. Caleb will be racing the Long Trail on Saturday. As the reigning Western States Champion and a representative of Team USA, Caleb is a favorite heading into this weekend's race. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 World Championships: Tuesday September 23rd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 World Championships Wednesday September 24th: Opening Ceremony Recap + Uphill Preview Thursday September 25th: Uphill Recap + Short Trail Preview Friday September 26th: Short Trail Recap + Long Trail Preview Saturday September 27th: Long Trail Recap + Classic Preview Sunday September 28th: Short Trail Recap + Worlds Week Wrap Up Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners at Nike ACG! Our 2025 World Championships 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 the official partner of USA Team and the Racing Department. 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 We're super grateful for their support! Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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Scott Johnston | Coaching Tom Evans & Ruth Croft to UTMB Victories
09/17/2025
Scott Johnston | Coaching Tom Evans & Ruth Croft to UTMB Victories
is the Founder of , a coaching company serving trail runners, skiers, climbers, alpinists, and beyond. Scott is also the coach of both Tom Evans and Ruth Croft, the 2025 UTMB champions. In this conversation, we explore Scott's coaching background, the importance of fatigue resistance, local fatigue vs. global fatigue, his relationship with Tom & Ruth, and reflections from their victories. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:00 Understanding Fatigue Resistance 14:49 Muscular Endurance and Its Importance 18:02 Practical Applications of Training Techniques 20:55 Utilizing Treadmills & Poles for Enhanced Training 40:06 Understanding the Unique Talents of Tom and Ruth 42:28 Daily Communication and Coaching Dynamics 46:15 Enhancing Coach-Athlete Communication 48:39 The Importance of Team Collaboration 51:15 Training Adjustments for Ruth's Aggressive Strategy 53:03 Tom's Increased Training Load 55:28 Race Management and Observations 57:22 Emotional Highs of Coaching Success 01:00:04 Muscular Endurance and Race Execution 01:02:43 Curiosity and Continuous Learning in Coaching 01:06:33 Admiring Influential Figures in Sports Science 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 | Joyline Chepgneno's Suspension & Francesco Puppi's Golden Ticket
09/11/2025
Rest Day | Joyline Chepgneno's Suspension & Francesco Puppi's Golden Ticket
Welcome to Rest Day, Freetrail's occasional news pod covering the latest happenings in trail running. This week we're joined by Corrine Malcolm to talk about the Joyline Chepgneno doping case and what it means for the sport. The Docket: 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation 01:12 Facts of the Case 03:00 Understanding the Substance and Its Implications 05:56 The Role of Coaches and Team Dynamics 11:32 Consequences for the Sport and the Athletes 21:44 Cultural and Economic Factors in Doping 29:27 Future of Doping Regulations in Trail Running 36:33 The Impact of Doping in Trail Running 48:54 Contrasting Doping Cases: Joylene vs. Stian 50:32 Francesco Puppi Accepts His Golden Ticket! 59:41 Looking Ahead: Future Races and Aspirations 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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Tom Evans | 2025 UTMB Champion Post-Race Interview
09/05/2025
Tom Evans | 2025 UTMB Champion Post-Race Interview
is a pro runner for Asics from the UK. He is also the 2025 champion of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), winning in a time of 19:18:58. This is his post race interview reflecting on the achievement and all the effort that went into it. Chapters: 00:00 Reconnecting with the Love of the Game 04:25 The Importance of Race Management 09:12 Navigating Challenging Weather Conditions 14:01 The Role of Support and Family 18:30 Emotional Moments and Personal Growth 27:42 The Power of Positivity in Racing 31:56 Celebrating the Journey to Victory 38:58 Team Dynamics and Support Systems 48:08 A New Chapter with ASICS 53:31 Reflecting on Accomplishments and Future Plans 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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UTMB Week Recap Show | Key Performances, Stats, & Storylines
08/31/2025
UTMB Week Recap Show | Key Performances, Stats, & Storylines
This show is part of Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB). Our shows and athlete interviews are hosted by Dylan Bowman who sits down to talk with some of the favorites who are racing this year. This is our UTMB Week Recap show. Today’s show is hosted by Dylan Bowman with co-hosts Keith Byrne, Topher Gaylord, and Kim Gaylord. Make sure to tune into all of Freetrail's coverage leading into the 2025 UTMB. All shows hosted by Dylan Bowman, with special guests listed below: Friday August 22nd: Top 10 Storylines of the 2025 UTMB with Tim Tollefson Saturday August 23rd: OCC Preview Show with Dani Moreno Sunday August 24th: CCC Preview Show with Hayden Hawks Monday August 25th: UTMB Preview Show with Sally McRae Tuesday August 26th: Final Predictions Show with Corrine Malcolm & Keith Byrne Wednesday August 27th: TDS Recap Show with Ryan Sandes & Martina Valmassoi Thursday August 28th: OCC Recap Show with Corrine Malcolm and Ryan Montgomery Friday August 29th: We’ll provide photo and video coverage of the race for the Freetrail social channels. Make sure to follow along here and @runfreetrail on Instagram. Saturday August 30th: UTMB Instant Reactions + CCC Results Show with Jim Walmsley & Sally McRae Sunday August 31st: UTMB Week recap Make sure to play Freetrail's own fantasy trail running at and pick 10-deep for OCC, CCC & UTMB for a chance to win sweet prizes including Freetrail swag and special items from our partners HOKA, SunGod and more! Our 2025 UTMB coverage is brought to you by HOKA, the best people and products in the trail running business. The show is also made possible with support from Red Bull & SunGod. We're grateful for their support! HOKA Make sure to check out the HOKA Mafate 5, the shoe Hayden was wearing during his interview and the CCC Preview show recordings today! The Mafate 5 is a shoe with plush cushioning for tough terrain. A pinnacle product for technical trail, the Mafate 5 goes the extra mile with more cushioning and protection than ever before. Built tough for mileage chasers, this tenacious trail runner helps maintain control during long haul efforts with our Rocker Integrity Technology™ and protects from trail debris with an optional ankle gaiter. Finished with a soft, springy foam just underfoot and impact-absorbing foam near the sole, the Mafate 5 is grounded in aggressive Vibram® Megagrip traction lugs. No doubt, this is the shoe our team will be wearing on the trails all week in Chamonix! SunGod A longtime friend of Freetrail, we’re grateful for SunGod’s support of Freetrail’s UTMB coverage this year! SunGod makes performance eyewear worn by the world’s top trail running athletes. Use code FREETRAIL10 off SunGod products at Freetrail Pro members receive a deeper discount on SunGod, available after you sign up at Red Bull Thanks to one of Dylan’s longest sponsors for supporting our coverage of UTMB. To get your daily dose of epic adventure content, follow . Make sure to also check out the latest season of Red Bull’s podcast for immersive stories of incredible achievements in trail running and beyond. Freetrail Links: Website | Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | YouTube | Freetrail Experts | Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn |
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