The Freetrail Podcast with Dylan Bowman

This Freetrail Friday we dive into the upcoming Madeira 115k with the 2021 Madeira Ultra Trail champion, Hillary Allen! Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Monica Devreese is the Founder of Rabbit -- the running apparel brand based in Santa Barbara, CA. Monica has spent her career in the running industry having worked for Adidas, Deckers, and in specialty retail, owning the Santa Barbara Running Company. In this conversation we talked a lot about her career, what she's learned along the way and how she's built Rabbit into a successful business. Check out Rabbit Apparel Follow Monica on IG Follow Rabbit on IG > __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this episode we talk to Ryan Miller & Keely Henninger who were the respective champions of the 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 50k. Follow Ryan on IG Follow Keely on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this episode we talk to Hannah Allgood & David Laney who were the respective champions of the 2022 Gorge Waterfalls 100k. Follow Hannah on IG Follow David on IG __________________________ Get a pair of SL:HSV and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This week's episode is breaking down the Gorge Waterfalls 100k & 50k with guest co-host, Zac Marion. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Tim Tollefson is a professional ultrarunner for HOKA, living in Mammoth Lakes, CA. He returns to the podcast to discuss Western States, UTMB, his personal growth, a recent win at Way Too Cool and much more. Follow Tim on IG Check out the Mammoth Trail Fest __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Today on Freetrail Friday we welcome Dave Dombrow, co-founder of Speedland, and Bryan Bhark, Senior Innovation Footwear Developer at Brooks Running, for a conversation about the product side of our industry. We dive into the whole process of creating great trail footwear from design to launch with two industry veterans. I'm always curious about the creative minds who make physical goods and I'm excited to learn more about the process, the challenges, and the feeling of seeing creations come to life. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id1524889988 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Hannes Namberger is a German trail runner sponsored by Dynafit. In 2022, Hannes announced his arrival on the long course scene with a win at Lavaredo Ultra Trail, 6th place at UTMB, and another victory at the Madeira Island Ultra Trail. Hannes grew up as a ski racer and also works as a police officer. Get to know him in this fun conversation. Follow Hannes on Instagram __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Use this link for 20% off an InsideTracker blood test _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Buzz Burrell is an outdoor industry veteran and the co-founder of Fastest Know Time, which sold to Outside last week. We'll talk about what that acquisition means for the future of the FKT movement and the FKT community. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Payson McElveen is a professional gravel and mountain biker from Durango, CO. He's a two-time national champion and cycling adventurer. He's also a content creator, hosting a great podcast called The Adventurestache. Much like myself, Payson is going through a big career evolution at the movement so we talked a lot about that, the state of the cycling industry, the new LifeTime Grand Prix, being a 21st century professional athlete, and a lot more. Follow Payson on IG Payson's 250 mile crossing of Iceland Listen to The Adventurestache Dylan's appearance on The Adventurestache __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Take advantage of 20% off InsideTracker performance testing: https://info.insidetracker.com/freetrail _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Brendan madigan is the the race director of the Broken Arrow sky race and owner of Alpenglow Sports. This conversation is about the business and industry side of trail running and announces the new prize purse for Broken Arrow. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars/id1524889988 Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrail/?hl=en Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bowman-06174380/ Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

Francois D'Haene is one of the best trail runners of all time. The Frenchman is a 4x UTMB champion among many other career highlights too long to list. Topics of conversation: - Origin story - Winemaking - Being a family man - Friendship with Jim - Hardrock/UTMB - Consistency - 2022 season __________________________ Get a pair of SL:PDX and support Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Take advantage of 20% off InsideTracker performance testing _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Today we're joined by pro Saucony athlete, Katie Asmuth to preview the races at Way Too Cool & Transgrancanaria, happening this weekend. We'll also discuss the news about UTMB banning athletes from Russia and Belarus from their races. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pyllars... Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/dylanbowman Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/runfreetrai... Website | https://freetrail.com/ Dylan Links: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dylanbo/?hl=en Twitter | https://twitter.com/dylanbo?lang=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bow... Strava | https://www.strava.com/pros/1596921

This week, we're lucky to be joined by Camille Herron, who is only a few days removed from breaking the 100 mile world record at the Jackpot 100 in Nevada. Not only did she set fire to the history books, she also won the race outright, further solidifying her position as one of the great champions in ultra history. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring: https://ouraring.com/?mct=P3yNJl9q Follow Camille on Instagram _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Clare Gallagher is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. She's one of the most decorated runners of the current era but always marches to the beat of her own drum and is widely admired as a result. In this conversation we talk about Clare's love affair with diving, going to grad school, ditching social media, low volume training, why she doesn't feel like she'll make her living as a pro athlete much longer, the Black Canyon victory and much more. Read Clare's blog Oak Flat issue More background on Oak Flat Dirtbag Diaries podcast on Oak Flat and Brophy Prep Relay Updates on Oak Flat Relay Run __________________________ Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Join us at 12pm PST for Freetrail Friday where we've got an all-star panel to discuss the present and future of trail running. — Sabrina Little: Pro runner, writer, & philosophy professor — Mario Fraioli: Coach, media personality, & thought leader — Zoë Rom: Editor In Chief, Trail Runner Magazine — Hosted by Dylan Bowman: Pro runner & Founder of Freetrail We all know the sport is growing and professionalizing rapidly, so this will be a conversation attempting to assess the current environment and plot a reasonable course forward. We'll discuss the positives of expansion as well as legitimate areas of concern. As a community, it's up to us to ensure the spirit and values of our beautiful sport are preserved into the future and this is our attempt to get ahead of issues and hold each other accountable. Who knows, maybe this will become a running series. Get 6 months free subscription with purchase of an Oura Ring _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Cam Smith is a mountain athlete from Crested Butte, CO. In the last few years, Cam has established himself as one of the best American ski mountaineering athletes in the world. He has also had a great early start to his trail running career. In January, Cam became the first American man to ever podium in a Ski Mountaineering senior race, securing a 3rd place finish at a vertical race in Andorra. At only 26 years old, Cam Smith has a very bright future ahead both on foot and on skis! Follow Cam on IG Donate to the Adaptive Sports Center Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Freetrail Friday is a weekly livestream focused on the news and happenings in the sport of trail and ultra running. This week we're previewing the action of Saturday's Black Canyon 100k with guest co-host, Eric Senseman. We'll breakdown the course, the conditions and the fields as a talented group of pros battle for six Golden Tickets to the Western States 100. Thank you to Oura for sponsoring the show. Use the link below for $50 off and six months free subscription to the Gen3 Ring: https://ouraring.com/taf/eae6f9dc98 _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Adam Campbell is a Canadian mountain athlete living in Squamish, BC. He was one of my first inspirations in my early years as an aspiring pro trail runner. He's had an amazing career as an athlete but in the last several years, Adam has endured a few very heavy life experiences. In 2016, Adam had a near death fall in the mountains and in 2020, Adam lost his wife in a backcountry skiing accident. In this conversation, we talk about how Adam has dealt with the grief and guilt from the accident and how we can grow from overwhelming sadness. Adam's podcast with Billy Yang Follow Adam Campbell on IG Read Adam's blog How Pro Athletes Become the Hardest Working Creators on the Internet Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Jim Walmsley is a three-time Western States 100 champion and one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. He recently won the North American Ultra Runner of the Year award for the fifth straight year. In this conversation we talk about some recent changes in Jim's life, how he's addressing his weaknesses as an athlete, his relationship with Francois D'Haene, his third victory at Western States, a DNF at UTMB, and what Jim has planned for 2022. This was a really fun conversation! Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Hillary Allen is a pro trail runner from Boulder, CO. In this conversation, we talk about Hillary's move away from longtime sponsor, The North Face, to join Brooks -- the footwear and apparel brand based in Seattle, WA. We talk about the considerations that went into the decision, how Brooks is approaching the trail category, and how the brand aligns with Hillary's personal values. We also talk about her win at Madeira Island Ultra Trail and what's next for her competitively. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Follow Hillary on IG Buy Hillary's book _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Camille Herron is an ultrarunner living in Arizona. Camille has been one of the best athletes of our generation, winning the legendary Comrades Marathon and setting multiple world records. This fall, Camille won and set the course record at the Javelina 100 and broke her own record for the track 100 miler at Desert Solstice, solidifying a 2nd place in the Ultrarunner of the Year voting. In this conversation, we talk about Camille entering her 40s, dealing with health issues early in 2021, and rebounding with an amazing second half of the year. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off Speedland footwear Use code freetrail15 for 15% off Gnarly Nutrition products Follow Camille on Instagram _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Today we talk to Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon -- the co-founders of Speedland, a new hyper performance trail equipment company based in Portland, Oregon. Speedland recently released their first shoe, the SL:PDX, which in my opinion is the best trail shoe ever made. Get to know the brand and founders in this conversation. Use code Freetrail15 for 15% off at runspeedland.com Follow Speedland on IG Follow Dave on IG Follow Kevin on IG _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

To finish the year, frequent guest, Trail Society co-host, and good friend, Corrine Malcolm returns to talk all about the best stories and performances in 2021. Subscribe the Freetrail Training App Follow Corrine on IG Subscribe to Trail Society Podcast Watch the Bill Dooper video _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Jill Wheatley is a Canadian mountaineer who spends much of her time climbing in the Himalaya. Jill and I met in 2019 and have developed a friendship and mutual respect. I have grown to admire Jill deeply for the person she is and the lessons she's learned and shared from a life changing injury she incurred in 2014. While teaching a physical education class in Bavaria, Jill suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her 70% blind and in the hospital for months. Jill has never regained her vision, but has returned to the life of her dreams, climbing, skiing, trail running, and generally living a life of purpose and passion. This is the story of how we can use the lowest moments of our lives to launch into periods of deep inspiration and growth. PLEASE DONATE TO VISION 8000 Read Jill's amazing blog Follow Jill on IG Jill and Majell's story in Trail Run Magazine Jill's newest challenge -- Vision 8000 Fundraising Letter for Partners _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Dakota Jones is an ultrarunner living in Bozeman, MT. Dakota is one of the best athletes of the last decade in the sport, with an amazing list of athletic accomplishments from some of the sport's most important races. At 31 years old, Dakota is now studying mechanical engineering at Montana State University with the goal of applying that education towards a career in environmentalism. In addition, Dakota runs the Footprints Running Camp, which endeavors to develop leaders in environmental and social justice. We talk all about Dakota's career, his education, his values driven approach to sport, his upcoming race at Hardrock and Freetrail's new sponsorship of the Footprints Running Camp. Footprints is releasing a film about the 2021 camp on Sunday 12/19 on YouTube. Thanks to Compressport for their support of the podcast! Shop Compressport running product here, use code FREETRAIL20 for a 20% discount. Learn about Footprints Running Camp Link to the Film Premiere -- 12pm MST on SUNDAY, December 19th Donate to the Footprints GoFundMe Follow Dakota on IG _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Mike Alfred returns to the podcast for a second time. I joke that Mike has become the Chief Financial Correspondent and this time we spend basically the entire time talking about Mike's areas of expertise, specifically Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and financial markets in general. A departure from standard ultra talk, this one was really fun to record! Follow Mike on Twitter Mike's appearance on the TIP podcast Mike's first appearance on the show _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Adam Peterman is a trail runner from Missoula, MT. At only 26 years old, Adam is already putting up times at historic races that put him in the category of some of the best of all time. This year Adam won and set the CR at the Speedgoat 50k, finished 2nd at the Pikes Peak Marathon, won the USATF Trail Marathon Championship, and then finished the year with another win at the JFK50, running the second fastest time in the race's history. Get to know this young talent in this conversation - Adam's first podcast ever! Follow Adam on IG Shop Compressport trail running products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Ruth Croft is a trail runner from New Zealand. Ruth is one of the most versatile athletes in the sport, earning many wins and podium performances across all different distances, terrains, and elevation profiles. Ruth had an amazing 2021 racing season, which we talk all about in this conversation. Follow Ruth on Instagram Premiere of Begin Again Shop Compressport trail running products _________________________ Freetrail Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Pyllars is now Freetrail. We are rebranding our entire business in order to better align our brand with our market and our mission. In this State of the Union podcast, Dylan explains the thought process behind the rebrand and the new name. Register for the Begin Again premiere Subscribe to the Freetrail YouTube channel

Ryan Montgomery is a trail runner from Park City, UT. He recently finished 2nd place at the Javelina Jundred, earning a coveted golden ticket to the Western States 100. Ryan is also an advocate for LGBTQ athletes and speaks eloquently about his experience as a queer/gay man. Follow Ryan on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Darren Thomas is a pro trail runner from Reno, NV. He has been in the sport for a long time but has come into his own in the last few years and, in my opinion, has the potential to be one of the best athletes in the world. Follow Darren on Instagram Watch Darren Thomas win the Broken Arrow VK Watch Darren Thomas finish 2nd at the Broken Arrow 26k _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this episode, my friend and commentary partner, Corrine Malcolm joins to discuss the new race announcements from the UTMB World Series and some of the other news happening in trail/ultra running. Trail Society episode about drug testing in ultra _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this episode, I'm interviewed by my big brother, Jason Bowman, about my recent race at the Grand Raid. Follow Jason on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this episode I talk a little bit about the Grand Raid of Reunion Island - a 100 mile race I'm competing in this week - including the training leading into it and my strategy/expectations for how it will go. In the second half of the pod I bang through some of the AMA questions submitted by listeners! Joe Grant's 2012 Diagonale des Fous Race Report _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Katie Asmuth is an ultrarunner from Mammoth Lakes, CA. Katie is very much a rising star in the sport and 2021 has been a breakout year in her career. She won the Bandera 100k in January and then followed it up with a very strong 5th place finish at her debut Western States 100 -- the most important race in North America. Katie is also a nurse practitioner and mother of two boys. Hope you enjoy this conversation! Follow Katie in Instagram _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Stephanie Case is an ultrarunner and human rights lawyer for the UN. This is her second appearance on the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the recent unrest in Afghanistan - where Stephanie has worked for many years - including how we can help. We also talk about Stephanie's recent race at the 450k Tor des Glaciers in Italy, where she finished 3rd overall in 155hrs. Stephanie is an incredible person and I'm honored she'd come on the show. Donate to Free To Run Free To Run Ambassador Program Follow Stephanie on IG Stephanie's First Appearance on the Show _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest ultra runners on the planet. In the history of the sport, there are few athletes who have been as successful and versatile as Courtney - competing and winning races of all different distances and formats. Most recently, Courtney won and broke the course record at the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in what was one of the great ultra performances of all-time, finishing 7th overall. This was her second victory at the world's most important event. We talk all about the UTMB victory in this conversation but also spend time on the Hardrock 100, where Courtney unfortunately succumbed to a DNF earlier in the summer. Hear what Courtney learned there and how that disappointment led to a transcendental victory at UTMB only six weeks later. Follow Courtney on Instagram _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Taggart Van Etten is an ultrarunner from Illinois. He made a name for himself at the Tunnelhill 100 in 2019 where he ran an astonishing 12:19 -- one of the fastest 100 mile debuts ever. A short time later he smashed the 100 mile world record on a treadmill, recording an insane 11:32. Taggart is an extremely hardworking and talented athlete and he has a crazy bright future in the sport. Follow Taggart on Twitter Follow Taggart on IG Follow Taggart on Strava > _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Anton Krupicka is one of the most legendary ultrarunners in history. Bursting onto the ultra scene in 2006 with a win at the Leadville 100, Anton quickly became the representative for an entire generation of ultrarunners and directly contributed to the rapid growth we've seen in the sport. After many years of injury that kept him away from competition, Anton made his triumphant return to racing at this year's Leadville 100, where he finished 3rd place. In this episode we talk all about the Leadville performance but also spend time talking about Tony the human being and how he's evolved over the past 15 years. _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Drew Holmen is an ultrarunner from Boulder, CO. In my opinion, Drew is one of the true rising stars in the sport who has incredible potential as an athlete. He's also a very humble, likeable guy who carries the spirit of the trail. Get to know Drew in this fun interview. Follow Drew on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

The greatest distance runner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge is here! From his home in Kenya, Eliud talks with us about his life, training, and the new film documenting the INEOS 1:59 project -- where Eliud made history, becoming the first man to run under 2hrs in the marathon. This film is a must watch, find links below: Kipcohge: The Last Milestone _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

On today's episode, Corrine Malcom and I break down the action of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. Follow Corrine on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Sally is a professional ultrarunner for Nike currently living in Bend, OR. She's a fan favorite in the sport and one of the most requested guests for the podcast, so it was great to chat. Sally is just coming off a win at the legendary Badwater 135 -- one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. We go deep on the story of Sally's preparation for the race, what she learned from her first attempt in 2018, and how she navigated low moments on race day to achieve a 10-year dream to win the race. This one is packed full of great insights and lessons! Follow Sally on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Timothy "Mirage" Olson returns to the podcast to share the story of his recent successful FKT mission on the Pacific Crest Trail - a 2600 mile quest from Mexico to Canada. SUPPORT PYLLARS ON PATREON Tim's first appearance on the podcast Follow Tim on IG Return to Zero Foundation _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

This is a very special episode! Today we are so excited to announce the second show in the Pyllars Podcast Network. The show is called Trail Society, co-hosted by three incredible professional athletes in our sport -- Keely Henninger, Corrine Malcolm, and Hillary Allen. In this episode we talk about the vision for the show and what they all hope to provide to the community and conversation in our sport. After the announcement we transition to a chat I had with Corrine Malcolm about some of the latest news in trail running including the newly announced Golden Ticket races for Western States and the professional fields at UTMB. SUBSCRIBE TO TRAIL SOCIETY Golden Ticket race announcement UTMB Elite Fields _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Bryon Powell is the Editor-in-Chief of iRunFar.com -- the single most influential news and information platform in the sport of trail and ultrarunning. In January of 2021, iRunFar announced they'd been acquired by Lola Digital Media, marking an exciting new chapter for the company. This podcast is a deep dive into the origins of iRunFar and an exploration of what this new ownership structure means for its future. Intro Interview with Alex Potter Support iRF on Patreon _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

Sabrina Stanley is an ultrarunner from Silverton, CO. Recently Sabrina won the legendary Hardrock 100 for the second time and in the second fastest time in history. In this conversation, we discuss Sabrina's background, her development as an athlete, her Nolan's 14 FKT, Hardrock, her goals for the future and much more. Follow Sabrina on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava

In this episode, roles are reversed. This time I'm interviewed by my big brother, Jason Bowman, all about the recent Hardrock 100 where I finished 2nd place. Hope you enjoy! Dylan's Strava Activity from the run Follow Jason on IG _________________________ Pyllars Links: App Download | Instagram | Website | YouTube Dylan Links: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Strava